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Choosing Student Leaders

Every music program needs a strong leadership structure. Find out what to look for in student leaders and how to select them.

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.

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.

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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

Funding Your Music Program: Crowdfunding, Grants and Partnerships

With tightening fiscal constraints, music educators must look to other funding opportunities, including crowdfunding, grants and partnerships.

Key Takeaways from FAQs on ESSER and GEER Funds

COVID-19 relief funds are available for music programs and purchasing instruments. We pulled out highlights from a new FAQ released by the Department of Education.

Finding (and Funding) a Way for Music

Create a win-win situation by learning how your district distributes and uses Title IV-A funds.

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

In addition to school and district resources, reach out to your school service music store with questions about getting funding for your music program.

Advocacy

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

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Expansive Music Education

By broadening the scope of musicianship, teachers can introduce and engage more students to pursue all aspects of music-making.

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.

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.

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.

Student Leadership

10 Tough Questions from Student Leaders

5 Student-Led Recruitment Strategies That Work!

Teach Student Leaders to Teach