Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Earns National Music Education Honor for Third Straight Year

​Queen Anne’s County Public Schools has once again earned national recognition for its music programs.

The district has received the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, marking the third consecutive year QACPS has received the honor.

The award recognizes school districts across the country for their commitment to providing students with access to high-quality music education. More than 1,000 schools and districts nationwide were recognized this year.

QACPS offers a variety of music opportunities for students, including elementary music classes, middle and high school band, chorus, strings programs, and other performance-based courses.

District officials say the recognition reflects the work of teachers and staff who continue to expand access to arts education for students.

Award recipients are selected through a national review process that evaluates areas such as funding, participation, instructional time, facilities, and community support.
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School leaders say the district remains committed to making arts education an important part of student learning and development.