#227. More Room In The Glass
I recently stumbled upon a wonderful quote that was so fantastic I can’t stop thinking about it. It simply read, “It doesn’t matter if the glass is half-empty or half-full, clearly there is more room in the glass.” The ending phrase of this sentiment changes the...
#226. Every New Beginning
I recently spoke at a start-of-the-new-school-year professional development day for a very large school district. It was the first day back for the teachers. As I surveyed the room, it was clear that the range of experience was as wide as you’d expect. I came to find...
#225. Always
The remarkable Maya Angelou so eloquently stated, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” And that, my friends, is why music education, in every form, is so powerful,...
#224. It’s Going To Rain
What’s at the heart of being a teacher? I could write for hours and not even begin to scratch the surface. But one of my favorite quotes certainly captures one aspect of it perfectly: “You don’t get points for predicting rain. You get points for...
#223. A Big Step
As you start your next ensemble rehearsal, simply write the following words on the board without saying a word: “It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do it alone.”...
About Academic Alliance
Involvement in school music provides experiences that only participants can fully understand. Those experiences help forge a common bond through music. If you have been fortunate enough to share such experiences, you are what we call “banded.”
We also use BANDED to describe the COMMUNITY that includes Music Educators, Students of all Ages, Band Parents, Professional Performers, Hobbyist Musicians, School Music Dealers, and Instrument Manufacturers such as ourselves.
At the very foundations of this community, we recognize the importance of the important symbiotic relationship between School Music Programs, School Music Dealers, and the Instrument Manufacturer. In order to foster this connection, we have developed the KHS America Academic Alliance.
We look forward to the evolution of this exciting program, and welcome feedback on how we can further enhance the work that you do in music education.
We are excited to offer your program the opportunity to join the KHS America Academic Alliance today.
We look forward to the evolution of this exciting program, and welcome feedback on how we can further enhance the work that you do in music education.
We are excited to offer your program the opportunity to join the KHS America Academic Alliance today.