Since 2000, Music Connections has been a member of the Kindermusik International's Maestro Program, an exclusive membership based on a Kindermusik program's performance and growth over the past year. According to Michael Doughtery, president and chief executive officer of Kindermusik International, the company established the Maestro Program to reward Kindermusik educators whose achievements and outreach have risen "above and beyond, and have helped us on the highest level to further our mission of reaching every child and family with the power and beauty of music." The Maestro Program recognizes the top 125 Kindermusik programs in the United States. Henderson's program ranks in the top 25 programs nationwide and abroad.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., Kindermusik International publishes acclaimed music and movement curricula for children. A network of more than 4,500 licensed Kindermusik educators throughout the United States, Canada, Singapore and 20 other countries are specially trained to nurture the education and development of very young children.

Learn more about Kindermusik International by visiting their Web site.