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Lancaster music department outlines century-long legacy, future plans and student achievements
Summary
The Lancaster Central School District music department presented a State of the Department address highlighting historic roots, K–12 program breadth, awards including a Grammy Foundation Signature School mention, booster fundraising, and plans to expand facilities and curriculum equity.
Dan DeAngelis, chairman of the Lancaster music department, told the Board of Education the district’s music program has been part of the community since the late 19th century and is now a comprehensive, award-winning K–12 effort. DeAngelis traced early mentions of music in district commencement programs, credited founding figures and past department chairs, and said music is “in our DNA” in Lancaster.
DeAngelis described classroom and ensemble offerings across the district’s elementary, middle and high…
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