TIME FOR OUTSTANDING MUSIC EDUCATORS TO TAKE THE STAGE!

Long Island Music Hall of Fame Calls for Nominees for 2012 Music Educator Of Note

Port Jefferson, NY -- Nominations are open for the Sixth Annual Music Educator of Note Award. Sponsored by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, the award will be presented in the fall of 2012 at LIMHoF’s induction ceremony. Nominations may be submitted for any music educator (public or private) who demonstrates an exceptional and long-term commitment to music education in geographic Long Island (Queens, Brooklyn, Nassauor Suffolk County). Any colleague, current or former student may nominate an educator for consideration.

Recognizing that education is the key to the development of musicians, LIMHoF celebrates the work of those who allow young people to explore their talents. The recipient of the Music Educator of Note Award will be someone who has worked with children in public, private or regional programs. Following the initial nomination the committee will seek additional information incorporating the references of students, colleagues, parents and administrators. The final selection will then be made and announced later this year.

The application and full details about the award are available at www.limusichalloffame.org. Completed forms must be postmarked by NEED DATE.

"At a time when many music and arts programs are under facing uncertainty, the Long Island Music Hall of Fame is especially eager to honor and publicize the incredible life-long work being done by some of the finest music educators in the world right here in our own community," said LIMHoF Vice-Chair Tom Needham.

The Music Educator of Note Award was created in 2007. The first recipient was Herbert A. Deutsch, Professor Emeritus ofHofstra University and a leading electronic music pioneer, teacher, composer and mentor for more than 40 years. Other recipients include John McNeur, Joseph Sugar, Lawrence Ballereau, and Robert Krueger.

For questions or more information, please contact the Long Island Music Hall of Fame at info@limusichalloffame.org or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.