Marlborough High School Band Director Earns National Educator Honor

James Verdone, director of bands at Marlborough High School, has been named the 2026–2027 Eastern Division recipient of the Dr. William P. Foster Distinguished Educator Award. The honor recognizes band directors who create meaningful musical opportunities in under-resourced schools and communities. Verdone is one of six division honorees and will be recognized at a 2027 reception in Chicago.