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3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

by Anthony Mazzocchi | Jan 11, 2016 | Building Support / Advocacy, Recruitment and Retention

For the first time ever, music is now cited in federal statute as a stand-alone subject in schools.The timing could not be better.  After all, provision for the arts in school curricula should be a no-brainer requirement of a well-rounded education....
3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

Why Scheduling More Performances Will Save Your Child’s Musical Life (and Your Music Program)

by Anthony Mazzocchi | Dec 1, 2015 | Building Support / Advocacy, Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention

We are a few months into a new school year.  Has your child had a performance yet?When students open their instrument case for the first time, they are excited to begin their musical journey.  They also want to become good at playing their instrument....
3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

How Parents Can “Reboot” Their Child’s Interest in Playing a Musical Instrument After Taking Summer Off

by Anthony Mazzocchi | Aug 18, 2015 | Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention

Most parents and students start the summer with the best intentions as far as instrumental music practice is concerned.  Some families choose to rent their instrument for the summer months and not return it to the store/school.  Some even buy a new...
3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

A Beginning-of-Year Welcome Letter to New Music Parents

by Anthony Mazzocchi | Aug 11, 2015 | Building Support / Advocacy, Recruitment and Retention

Dear Parents:It is with great excitement that I welcome your family to our instrumental music program!Learning to play a musical instrument and acquiring the unique habits of mind that come with it is one of the most incredible opportunities that our school can offer...
3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

7 Easy Things Parents Can Do Right Now to Extend Their Child’s Musical Life

by Anthony Mazzocchi | Jul 28, 2015 | Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention

Many parents find small ways to help their children with school homework each day.  They also may know the basics of how to help their children with things like swinging a baseball bat, throwing a football or swimming.  But when it comes time to...
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