Glen Cove's award-winning choir director honored

Edward P. Norris III to receive LIMEHOF's 2025 Educator of Note award

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

Glen Cove residents will celebrate local music educator Edward P. Norris III, director of choral music at Glen Cove High School, as he's honored as LIMEHOF's 2025 Educator of Note on March 20 in Stony Brook. The ceremony will feature performances by current and former Glen Cove High School students alongside the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra.

Why it matters

Norris has built a renowned choral program at Glen Cove High School, earning numerous accolades over his decades-long career. This award recognizes his impact on generations of students and the Glen Cove community's commitment to music education.

The details

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host the award ceremony on March 20, which will include performances by Norris' current and former students as well as the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. The event is open to the public, with regular admission providing access to all LIMEHOF exhibits.

  • Norris will be honored as LIMEHOF's 2025 Educator of Note on March 20.

The players

Edward P. Norris III

The director of choral music at Glen Cove High School, known for building a renowned program and earning numerous accolades over his decades-long career.

LIMEHOF

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, which is hosting the award ceremony honoring Norris.

Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

The orchestra that will perform alongside current and former Glen Cove High School students at the award ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This award recognizes Norris' decades of dedication to music education and the lasting impact he has had on the Glen Cove community through his work with the high school choir program.