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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

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

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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

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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