West Irondequoit Named One of Best for Music Education in America

April 2009

The North American Music Merchants Foundation has announced the annual list of communities deemed Best for Music in Education America and for the eighth time in ten years, West Irondequoit is on the list. Districts are chosen for their "strong comprehensive music programs."

The West Irondequoit Central School District's music program spans from kindergarten through grade twelve.  It encompasses General Music for students in grades K-8; Instrumental Music, String Music, and Vocal Music for students in grades 4-12; and Advanced Placement Music for high school students.

Student performance groups include:

Iroquois Middle School

Band 4

Band 5

Band 6

Chorus 4

Chorus 5/6

Jazz Band

Orchestra 4

Orchestra

Rogers Middle School

Band 4

Band 5

Band 6

Chorus 5/6

Drum Ensemble

Jazz Band

Orchestra

Dake Junior High School

Chamber Ensemble

Chamber Orchestra

Chorus 7

Chorus 8

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

Men's Choir

Orchestra 7

Orchestra 8

Symphonic Band

Swing Choir

Wind Ensemble

Women's Chorus

Fall Musical Theater Production

Irondequoit High School

Chamber Singers

Chorale

Choristers

Concert Band

Dead Singers Society

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Choir

Orchestra

Sweet 16

Symphonic Band

Wind Ensemble

Spring Musical Theater Production

Tri-M Music Honor Society