by Anthony Mazzocchi | Mar 11, 2015 | Building Support / Advocacy, Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention
Every year almost 100% of public school students begin an instrument though their school’s music program (if a program exists). One or two years later, more than 50% of students quit; unable to enjoy all that music education has to offer for the rest of their...
by Jeffrey Phillips | Mar 6, 2015 | Building Support / Advocacy
As with every year, especially in education, change is upon us! That’s going to be one thing we can always count on. While we can’t control many of the directives and initiatives that are required of us, what we CAN control is our reaction to them and how we CHOOSE to...
by John Benham | Feb 2, 2015 | Building Support / Advocacy
There are four primary components to successful music advocacy.A comprehensive Music CoalitionA unified body of Music EducatorsDetailed knowledge of the function and process of decision-making in the local school districtCollection and interpretation of the right data...
by Stan Michalski | Nov 18, 2014 | Building Support / Advocacy
Obviously, the structure of any organization should follow the purpose and function of the intended or established organization. In an attempt to sustain musical acceptance, far too many conductors attempt to imitate organizations which are deemed successful by a...
by Jeffrey Phillips | Nov 18, 2014 | Building Support / Advocacy
To build strong relationships with other teachers in your building is sometimes a struggle for young band directors. Stuck in our corner of the campus, working strange hours, it is easy to become isolated from the rest of the school community. ...