Program Health

6 Real Ways to Reach the 80%

Music educators must explore different ways to see the musical potential in students who don’t fit the traditional mold. Take it from one music rule-breaker who forged an unforeseen path to success in the music industry.

Advocacy

Proactively Address Teacher Shortage

You can influence and recruit your students to pursue a career in teaching music. Focus on these six key areas to foster student development in music education.

DEI

Support English Learners in Music Classrooms

Incorporate these strategies to support learning and participation by Spanish-speaking English language learners.

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6 STEPS TO GET FUNDS THAT SUPPORT ESSA’S “WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION”

Do your homework to stay on top of funding available for music education.

BRING ADMINISTRATORS PLANS, NOT PROBLEMS

Keep open lines of communication with administrators and the school board to ensure they are aware of your program’s plans, goals and needs.

Funding

Being a music educator requires you to be creative in class – and in the budget meeting. Check out these ideas.

BROWSE FUNDING

Advocacy

The arts are not only important to us and our students, but also to our communities. Be heard.

LEARN MORE

6 Real Ways to Reach the 80%

Reach Nontraditional Students

Through music technology, guitar and modern music theory courses, a Chicago music educator has bridged the gap to “the other 80%,” students who typically do not participate in traditional music programs.

Proactively Address Teacher Shortage

You can influence and recruit your students to pursue a career in teaching music. Focus on these six key areas to foster student development in music education.

People Who Can Help You and Your Program

Look beyond the four walls of your band room and reach out to the people who can help you and your music room succeed.

DEI

Including all our voices helps make the music better. Let’s talk about inclusivity in music education here.

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Creatively Reach Special Needs Students

A California music educator offers special education students musical opportunities, using different and effective approaches.

A Symposium for Women Musicians

How a Girl Scout project became the impetus for an annual all-women honor band concert for states in the Southeast.

Empowering Women in Music

An educator’s journey to inspire future generations by celebrating and showcasing the successes of women composers and musicians.

A Black Piano Professor Finds Her Voice and Mission

Music was always an integral part of Dr. Leah Claiborne’s life, but as she got older, she began to question what a Black girl like her was doing studying the music of dead white male composers.

10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism

Teaching students who are on the spectrum is a fulfilling challenge as long as you are prepared and flexible.

Build Diversity in Your Repertoire

Try these five ways to build more diversity in your repertoire.

Program Health

6 Real Ways to Reach the 80%

Proactively Address Teacher Shortage

Support English Learners in Music Classrooms

6 STEPS TO GET FUNDS THAT SUPPORT ESSA’S “WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION”

BRING ADMINISTRATORS PLANS, NOT PROBLEMS

Funding

Funding Your Music Program: Crowdfunding, Grants and Partnerships

Key Takeaways from FAQs on ESSER and GEER Funds

Finding (and Funding) a Way for Music

How School Service Music Stores Can Help Music Teachers Access ESSER Funds

Advocacy

6 Real Ways to Reach the 80%

Reach Nontraditional Students

Proactively Address Teacher Shortage

People Who Can Help You and Your Program

DEI

Creatively Reach Special Needs Students

A Symposium for Women Musicians

Empowering Women in Music

A Black Piano Professor Finds Her Voice and Mission

10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism

Build Diversity in Your Repertoire

Student Leadership

5 Student-Led Recruitment Strategies That Work!

Teach Student Leaders to Teach

Students Become Teachers as They Level Up