WCSD Receives National Recognition for Championing Music Education

Webster CSD  has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for our outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across the United States for their exemplary dedication to music education and their ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to music learning as part of a well-rounded education.

The district is thankful to our music educators and to the One Webster Community. It is through this collective effort, leadership, and dedication to music education that the district has once again achieved Best Communities for Music Education—for the 21st time. Only 36 school districts have 20 or more years of recognition.
 
“This shows our ability to consistently invest in our students and sustain that opportunity for their future,” said Michael Roller, district director of fine arts.
 
“I’m extremely proud that Webster CSD is on this elite list, which also includes eight other schools from New York. We have something special in this region of the country and state,” he added
 
The award reaches K-12 communities nationwide, offering both recognition and momentum to strengthen and expand music education programs. In 2026, more than 1,000 school districts and schools—including public, private, charter and parochial institutions—have been recognized for outstanding achievement in providing access to high-quality music education.

Recipients of the 2026 BCME Awards were selected through a comprehensive application and review process that evaluates key indicators, including funding, instructional time, participation rates, facilities and community support. To uphold the program’s rigor and credibility, all applications were independently reviewed and verified by WolfBrown, a leading research and evaluation firm specializing in education and the arts.
 
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is the charitable arm of the National Association of Music Merchants, the global trade association for the music products industry. The foundation works to remove systemic barriers that limit access to music-making and career pathways in the music industry. By investing in bold ideas and innovative solutions, we strive to build inclusive and thriving musical communities. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.