Julie Furlong Awarded 2026 General Music Educator of Year Award
Julie Furlong Awarded 2026 General Music Educator of Year Award
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Smallwood Drive Elementary School Vocal/General Music teacher Julie Furlong was recently awarded the 2026 Buffalo State Music Department General Music Educator of the Year Award.
The award was presented at the School of Music's Prism Concert April 28 at Rockwell Hall by Dr. Victoria Furby, Professor and Coordinator of Music Education and Director of Choral Ensembles, as well as Dr. Rick Fleming, Music Department Chair.
Each year, Buffalo State faculty and students collaborate with dozens of dedicated and talented music educators from around western New York, and choose to recognize a few colleagues each year who have made outstanding contributions to their students, their institution, and the field of music education.
-May 2026