Music Program
Fine and Performing Arts
Music Program
Award-winning music education for every Lynbrook student
Music is part of every Lynbrook student's education. Every elementary student receives classroom music instruction, instrumental and choral opportunities begin in the early grades, and by high school students can choose from a dozen performing ensembles.
A Tradition of Excellence
Nationally Recognized
Lynbrook's music program earns top honors at NYSSMA festivals every year, and the district has been named a Best Communities for Music Education honoree by the NAMM Foundation, a distinction held by a select group of school districts across the country.
Elementary Schools
Every elementary student receives classroom music instruction at least once in each six-day cycle. Beginning in second grade, students can add instrumental and choral opportunities.
Grade 2
Strings
Students may begin lunchtime string classes.
Grade 3
Band
All students may join band. The year ends with a junior concert at each elementary school in the spring.
Grade 4
Band, Chorus, Orchestra
Students may join band, chorus, and orchestra, with before-school full band and orchestra rehearsals, in-school lessons, and lunchtime chorus.
Concerts
Winter and Spring
Elementary musicians perform in winter and spring, with daytime concerts at each school and evening concerts at the high school.
Middle Schools
Grade-Level Ensembles
Grades 6-8
Sixth graders perform in dedicated grade 6 ensembles, and seventh and eighth graders combine in band, chorus, and orchestra. All ensembles meet during the school day and perform winter and spring concerts at the high school.
Advanced Ensembles
By Audition
Students at North and South Middle Schools may audition for Select Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, and Chamber Orchestra. These groups rehearse before or after school and perform at events throughout the year, including a spring Select Concert at the high school.
Lynbrook High School
High school musicians can choose from a wide range of performing ensembles, along with coursework in music theory and opportunities in the theater program.
Orchestra
- String Orchestra
- Symphony Orchestra
- Chamber Orchestra
- String Quartet
Chorus
- Mixed Choir
- Concert Choir
- Show Choir
Band
- Symphonic Band
- Marching Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Brass Choir
Music Theory
A course in the building blocks of music, including melody, harmony, and related elements.
Musicals and Plays
Students can join the high school's musicals and plays as cast, crew, set designers, or pit orchestra musicians. Learn more about the Theater Program.
On tour: Lynbrook High School ensembles have performed in Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Student Success
Music That Lasts a Lifetime
Lynbrook music students have earned many accolades, admission to leading music and art schools, and generous scholarships, and they use their talents to serve the community. Congratulations to our Music and Art departments and to every student musician.
Music Department Documents
Program options, requirements, instrument rental, and concert dress information for families.
Questions About the Music Program?
For more information about music instruction and ensembles, please contact the Director of Fine and Performing Arts or your child's music teacher.