The Bridgeland High School marching band performs at the UIL Class 6A Marching Band State Championships on Nov. 12, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Bridgeland, Cy-Fair and Cypress Woods high schools represented CFISD at the state marching band contest.

May 22, 2025—CFISD has been honored with the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education national designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the eighth consecutive year.

The 2025 award, which honors more than 900 school districts across the country, highlights districts and individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Fifth grade students from across the district perform at the annual CFISD Elementary Choral Festival on April 2 at the Berry Center.

“Receiving this honor reaffirms CFISD’s place as a leader in music education,” said Joe Glass, coordinator of secondary music. “It highlights the passion of our students, the dedication of our teachers and our ongoing commitment to excellence. I believe CFISD is setting the standard for districts across the nation.”

To qualify for the best communities designation, CFISD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for music programs and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by the school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

The Cypress Ranch High School orchestra performs at the UIL Region 27 String Concert and Sight-Reading Contest on March 24 at the CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education,” said Elaine Waier, coordinator of elementary music and physical education. “This achievement reflects the unwavering support of our community, the exceptional dedication of our educators and the remarkable talents of our students. Music plays a powerful role in the lives of children, and we are proud to see it celebrated.”  

Visit the NAMM Foundation website for more information.

The CFISD Mariachi Band performs during the annual RRR Conference June 5-6, 2024, at the Berry Center.