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Fairport presenter says music program aims to enrich students from pre-K through graduation
Summary
A presenter described Fairport Central School District's music mission to enrich students across grades, stressing cooperative ensemble skills formed in early general music classes.
The music teacher said the mission of Fairport's music program is to "enrich the lives of every student in our community, from kindergarten and eventually pre k all the way up through graduation," emphasizing relevance, creativity and performance opportunities.
The presenter described a long-standing local music culture that values both individual and group musicianship and said elementary general music gives students foundational skills for future ensemble participation, cooperation and problem-solving.
"They're cooperating. They're collaborating. They're figuring out what they like and what they don't like," the music teacher said, noting that early exposure allows students to pursue music individually or in ensembles at higher levels.
No policy vote or funding proposal was recorded during this presentation; remarks focused on student development and program goals.
