Batavia City School District

The Batavia City School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Musicians of Note honor. 

Each year, BCSD recognizes alumni and retired music educators for their accomplishments in the field of music. Batavia has many alumni who have had successful careers in music performance, music education, musical theater, and audio recording. 

Honorees will be recognized in a future ceremony with a video presentation and performance ensembles to celebrate their achievements. A plaque featuring their accomplishments will be displayed on the Musicians of Note wall at Batavia High School. 

Criteria for nominations include: 

1. Recipients should be/have been an active performer or music educator.

2. Recipients must be at least ten years out of high school for alumni, or at least five years since retirement for educators.

3. Recipients should have/had a successful musical career in either
performance, composition, education, theater, or audio recording.

4. Nominations to posthumously honor deceased musicians/educators from

BCSD will be accepted as well.

Click here to nominate an alumnus or retired BCSD music educator who fits the criteria. Nominations are due by March 31, 2026.

Honorees and 2026 ceremony information will be announced at a later date. For any questions, please contact Batavia City School District Music Department Chair Melzie Case at mlcase@bataviacsd.org.