The comprehensive Music Education of the students begins in the Elementary Schools (K-5) with General Music. In the primary years, students work on basic skills such as movement to a steady beat and use of singing voice. The primary level concludes with 3rd grade recorder experiences and the selection of a musical instrument. Students in 4th and 5th grade continue to attend weekly General Music, while also having the opportunity to begin Instrumental and Choral instruction.

Upon entering Berner Middle School, students select their musical experiences. They can choose to continue in Performing Music (Band, Orchestra, or Chorus) or to enroll in General Music. Opportunities exist outside of the instructional day as well, with Advanced Ensembles and the Berner Middle School musical.

At the Massapequa High School level, at both the Ames and Main campuses, students are encouraged to continue their musical studies. Colleges like to see students have continued their artistic endeavors. Most schools look beyond the academics of applicants to find other skills and activities they can bring to a college campus. Continuation in music is one predictor colleges use to assess a prospective student’s probability of success at the Collegiate level.