Middle Country �Music & Fine Arts
Program Overview
and Budget
MUSIC AND ARTS AT MIDDLE COUNTRY: �BUILDING A CREATIVE FOUNDATION FOR LIFE
Program Overview
Fine Arts K-12
Music K-12
Theatre 6-12
�The Mission of the Middle Country Central School District is to empower and inspire all students �to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary �to be creative problem solvers, to achieve personal success, �and to contribute responsibly in a diverse and dynamic world.
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Fine Arts Course Offerings
Level/Class | Sessions |
K-5 Elementary Art | Once a week for 40 minutes |
6-8 Middle School Art | One full quarter, daily |
High School Art | |
Studio in Art | Full year |
Drawing & Painting, 1, 2 Advanced | Half year/Full year |
Photography 1, 2, Advanced | Half year/Full year |
Sculpture/Ceramics 1, 2, Advanced | Half year/Full year |
Computer Graphics 1 , 2, College | Half year/Full year, 3 College Credits |
Crafts 1 & 2 | Half year |
AP Studio in Art | Full year |
AP Art History | Full year |
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Music & Theatre Course Offerings
Level/Class | Sessions |
Elementary Band, Chorus, Orchestra | 1-2 a week, with lessons in instrumental |
Elementary General Music | Once a week for 40 minutes |
Middle School Band, Chorus, Orchestra | Every other day/every day 7, Full year, �with instrumental lessons |
Middle School General Music | Semester, Every other day |
High School Band, Chorus, Orchestra | Full year, Daily, 2-3 levels, with lessons |
Introduction to Theatre, �Theatre, Acting & Production | Full Year, Daily |
College & AP/College Music Theory | Full year, Daily, up to 14 College Credits |
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Co-Curricular Activities
Level | Co-Curricular |
Middle School Art | Art Club, Photography Club (DMS) |
Middle School Music | Jazz Band, Select Chorus, Chamber Orchestra |
Middle School Theatre | Musical |
High School Art | National Art Honor Society, Art Club |
High School Music | National Tri-M Music Honor Society Jazz Band, Select Chorus, Chamber Orchestra�Drum Club (NHS) |
High School Theatre | National Thespian Honor Society Drama & Musical |
Co- Curricular Art, Music, Theatre
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Art Honors/Scholarships
Our students are regularly selected to display artwork in the:
And Scholarship Opportunities:
You’re invited: Middle Country Districtwide �Art Exhibit: Saturday, May 2, 2026
10am-3pm, Centereach High School
Music & Theatre Honors/Scholarships
Upcoming Musicals:
Selden MS: March 21-22
Centereach: March 27-28
Newfield: March 27-28
Dawnwood: April 24-25
Districtwide Arts Staffing
Serving approximately �9000 Students K-12
Art Teachers | 18.8 FTE |
Music/Theatre Teachers | 28 FTE |
Salary & Benefits | $8,455,412 |
Art �Budget �Overview
Description | 26/27 School Year |
EQUIPMENT | $6,380.00 |
EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $1,750.00 |
MEMBERSHIP DUES | $720.00 |
TRAVEL IN DISTRICT | $200.00 |
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS | $100.00 |
GENERAL SUPPLIES | $70,000.00 |
A/V SUPPLIES | $3,000.00 |
PERIODICALS | $400.00 |
FILM / VIDEO TAPES | $250.00 |
Total | $82,800.00 |
Description | 26/27 School Year |
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT | $46,640.00 |
EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $27,500.00 |
MEMBERSHIPS | $1,925.00 |
TRAVEL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | $1,530.00 |
TRAVEL IN DISTRICT | $1,700.00 |
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES | $2,210.00 |
STUDENT CONFERENCE | $6,000.00 |
OTHER PROFESSIONAL / TECH SERVICES | $500.00 |
PIANO TUNING | $3,500.00 |
TEXTBOOKS | $10,000.00 |
GENERAL SUPPLIES | $30,000.00 |
A/V SUPPLIES | $375.00 |
PERIODICALS | $720.00 |
TOTAL | $132,600.00 |
Music �Budget� Overview
BOCES Arts-in-Education/
Exploratory Enrichment Programs
BOCES SERVICES | $269,263.00 |
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The mission of the Middle Country Central School District is to
empower and inspire all students �to apply the knowledge,
skills and attitudes necessary �to be creative problem solvers,
to achieve personal success, �and to contribute responsibly
in a diverse and dynamic world.
Music & Fine Arts �Mission Statement Checklist
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