HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg City Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation.

According to a release, the award reaches K-12 communities nationwide, offering both recognition and momentum to strengthen and expand music education programs.

“We at Harrisonburg City Schools are thrilled to be recognized for the 11th year as a NAMM Best Community for Music Education. Harrisonburg City Schools and our community are committed to ensuring that music is an essential part of a student’s educational journey,” said J.R. Snow, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts. “Thanks to our teachers, our families, and of course our students for sharing their love of music with our community.”

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.