Frequently Asked Questions
Qualification
Who is eligible for the Academic Alliance or Alianza Académica? Can my church sign up? Can my college/university sign up?
All K-12 public and private schools in the 50 United States and Washington D.C. are eligible to join the Academic Alliance or Alianza Académica. College/Universities and churches do not qualify at this time.
Can my school join both the Academic Alliance Band track and the Alianza Académica Latin track?
Yes! All schools are welcome to join one or both Academic Alliance tracks, but you must submit a separate application for each track.
My school is outside the USA or in a USA Territory. Can I be a member of the Academic Alliance?
No. At this time, only K-12 public and private schools in the 50 United States and Washington D.C. qualify for membership.
My school already owns Jupiter, Mapex , Majestic, Hohner and/or H. Jimenez instruments. Do we already qualify as Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica Members?
Signing up for a Silver or Plata membership is as easy as filling out the Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica Membership Form with your school information and level of participation!
If you already have Jupiter, Majestic, Mapex, H. Jimenez, or Hohner instruments in your inventory, please fill out an Instrument Value Form to see if you qualify for a higher level of membership.
Does my band program have to own instruments of every KHS brand to qualify as an Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica Member?
No. You can actually qualify for Silver/Plata Level membership while owning very few (if any) of our instruments. To qualify for Gold/Oro, and particularly Platinum/Platino or Diamante Level Membership, representation of our brands within your program becomes more critical.
If my program is accepted as a Silver/Plata or Gold/Oro level member of the Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica, can we work our way up to Platinum/Platino or Diamante in the future?
Absolutely! As you meet the additional qualification criteria, you are welcome to submit a new application to be advanced to the next level.
I’m a parent or student in a music program. Can I sign up my school?
No. The membership form must be completed by the program’s director or instructor.
I just accepted a job at a new school. Does my membership move jobs with me?
No. When you apply to be a member of the Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica, the school is granted membership. If you are now at a new school, we ask that you reapply to gain membership for your new school. If you are unsure if your school is a member, you can visit our Member Schools Band or Latin track pages or contact us and we can confirm for you.
I am a teacher that is thinking of starting a Mariachi or Conjunto program in my school. Can I sign up for the Alianza Académica?
Absolutely! The Alianza Académica will provide valuable resources to start your new program and can give you access to experienced educators if you have any questions along the way! View Application Form
Instrument Value Form
How does the instrument Value Form work?
In our Instrument Value Form, all of our instruments are listed by a generic category and are assigned a value. When completing the form, please use the dropdowns, fill in the quantity and the values will automatically be calculated for you. For the Academic Alliance Band Track, you will need $60,000 or $120,000 worth of inventory for Gold and Platinum level. For the Alianza Académica, you will need 3,500, 7,000 or 14,000 points for Oro, Platino or Diamante Level.
Can I add instruments that my school owned before I became a member of this program?
Yes! As long as the instrument is one of our brands listed on the Value Form, they qualify.
Can I add my wind instruments to both my Band track and Latin track Instrument Value Form?
No, instruments may not be duplicated between the Band Track and the Latin Track inventory forms.
Membership Benefits
What are the benefits of joining this program?
Scholastic Members of the KHS America Academic Alliance receive access to benefits intended to enhance the student experience, promote program growth, and bring attention to the great work of music educators.
Membership levels for the Academic Alliance Band Track include Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Membership levels for the Alianza Académica Latin Track include Plata, Oro, Platino, and Diamante.
I have already been accepted as a Silver/Plata Level Member, but I now qualify for Gold/Oro. How do I upgrade my membership?
As you meet the additional qualification criteria, you are welcome to submit a new application to be advanced to the next level.
As a KHS Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica Member, would my school get special discounts on instruments?
From time to time, there may be specific special offers for member schools, and there are added value items available to members at a certain level, but typically there are no additional discounts given to Academic Alliance/Alianza Académica member schools.
As a Gold/Oro Level Member, can I redeem reward items for purchases I made before joining the program/when I was a Silver/Plata level member?
No. Only instruments purchased after you are accepted as a Gold/Oro Level member will qualify for reward items.
About Us
Who is KHS America?
Throughout our many years of expansion and growth as a musical instrument manufacturer, we continue hold that music is an essential part of life for every individual and that it provides a positive contribution to society as a whole.
KHS America was founded in 1985 as Jupiter Band Instruments, and continues this dedication to the enrichment of lives through music. Learn More
What brands are included in KHS America’s family of brands?
KHS America’s family of brands includes Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Drums, XO Professional Brass, Majestic Percussion, Azumi Flutes, Altus Flutes, H. Jimenez Latin String Instruments, Sonor Orff, Sonor Drums, Hercules Stands, Hohner Accordions and Harmonicas, and more!
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