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Middle Country �Music & Fine Arts

Program Overview

and Budget

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MUSIC AND ARTS AT MIDDLE COUNTRY: �BUILDING A CREATIVE FOUNDATION FOR LIFE

Program Overview

Fine Arts K-12

Music K-12

Theatre 6-12

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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.

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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

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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

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Art Club, Photography Club (DMS)

Middle School Music

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Jazz Band, Select Chorus, Chamber Orchestra

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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

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Co- Curricular Art, Music, Theatre

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Art Honors/Scholarships

Our students are regularly selected to display artwork in the:

  • SCALA (Suffolk Country Art Leaders Association) Shows
  • Heckscher Museum Long Island Best Exhibit
  • Colors of Long Island Exhibit
  • MCPL Teen Art Show
  • Course Book Cover Contest & I Voted Sticker Contest

And Scholarship Opportunities:

  • Ryan Zinna Memorial Scholarships
  • Jen Maio Wright Scholarship
  • SCALA Scholarships
  • Art Honor Society Scholarships
  • Local & school contests, and more!

You’re invited: Middle Country Districtwide �Art Exhibit: Saturday, May 2, 2026

10am-3pm, Centereach High School

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Music & Theatre Honors/Scholarships

  • NYSSMA All-State Honor Ensembles
  • NYSCAME/SCMEA All-County Honor Ensembles
  • LISFA Honor Ensembles
  • SCMEA All-County Honor Ensembles
  • SCMEA Elementary Banner of Excellence
  • Long Island Scholar Artists
  • East End’s Council Teeny Awards
  • Friends of Music Scholarships
  • Tri-M & Thespian Honor Society Scholarships
  • SCMEA & LISFA Music Scholarships
  • NYSCAME/Suffolk Senior Scholarships
  • Strings of Life Scholarship
  • Local/School Recognitions, and more!

Upcoming Musicals:

Selden MS: March 21-22

Centereach: March 27-28

Newfield: March 27-28

Dawnwood: April 24-25

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Districtwide Arts Staffing

Serving approximately �9000 Students K-12

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Art Teachers

18.8 FTE

Music/Theatre Teachers

28 FTE

Salary & Benefits

$8,455,412

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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

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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

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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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