As students head back to school, State Senator Patty Ritchie is announcing $100,000 in special funding she has secured to help support music and band programs in districts throughout Central and Northern New York.
“For many students, the arts are a big part of the learning experience; helping them to develop their talents, grow and acquire the skills necessary for success,” said Senator Ritchie. “I’m pleased to provide this funding, which will not only help schools across our region enhance the quality of their music and band programs, but also will increase learning opportunities for students.”
The following school districts will receive $5,000 or more from Senator Ritchie for music and band programs:
Alexandria Central School District
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District
Belleville Henderson Central School District
Carthage Central School District
Central Square Central School District
Copenhagen Central School district
General Brown Central School District
Indian River Central School District
LaFargeville Central School District
Lyme Central School District
Oswego City School District
Phoenix Central School District
Sackets Harbor Central School District
South Jefferson Central School District
Thousand Islands Central School District
“For several years in a row, Phoenix Central School District has been ranked as one of the best communities for music education,” said Judy Belfield, Superintendent of the Phoenix Central School District. “Not only are we thankful for this funding secured by Senator Ritchie, but also for her willingness to be a partner in our effort to improve opportunities for learning and growth amongst students in the Central New York region and beyond.”
Senator Ritchie’s most recent support for music in our schools builds upon nearly $60,000 she secured last year to help support high school marching bands throughout the region she represents, including school districts in St. Lawrence County.
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