Decorah schools recognized for music education

Decorah has been named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation--the only community in Iowa to be so honored.

The announcement came today as a part of NAMM's "National Wanna Play Music Week," a week-long promotion designed to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to experience the proven benefits of playing music.

Decorah is one of 174 school districts named by the NAMM Foundation for its "unwavering commitment to providing music education for their students."

The 2010 designation as a Best Community for Music Education comes  as school districts nationwide are voting on their budgets in the coming weeks.  According to the NAMM Foundation, this "Best Communities" designation represents not only a distinction worthy of pride, but a call to action for local music education advocates to help preserve – and in some cases, save – their current music education programs.

The complete list of school districts honored can be found by clicking on the link below