Program Health

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Sustainability

In the 7th and final part of this series, we look at facing the challenge of sustaining music programs, particularly in Title I schools.

Advocacy

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Funding

In part 5 of this series, we look at funding your music program, from federal funds to fundraising and partnerships.

Advocacy

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Best Practices for Student Success

In Part 4 of this series, we discuss proven methods and strategies for developing exceptional student musicians in high-need schools.

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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

Advocacy

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

LEARN MORE

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Sustainability

In the 7th and final part of this series, we look at facing the challenge of sustaining music programs, particularly in Title I schools.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Retention

In part 6 of this series, we look at ways to retain students and foster program growth.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Funding

In part 5 of this series, we look at funding your music program, from federal funds to fundraising and partnerships.

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Best Practices for Student Success

In Part 4 of this series, we discuss proven methods and strategies for developing exceptional student musicians in high-need schools.

DEI

Including all our voices helps make the music better. Let’s talk about inclusivity in music education here.

LEARN MORE

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.

Larry Williams Encourages Representation

Educator and French horn player Larry Williams looks to be a positive change agent for future generations of musicians of color.

The United Sound Method for Private Lesson Teachers

Private lessons teachers can apply United Sound techniques to promote inclusion in their programs by having student leaders act as peer mentors to special needs music students.

Women in Music Education

Dr. Emily Threinen, an associate professor of music at the University of Minnesota, talks about gender equality in music education.

Inclusive Repertoire

Repertoire should include and celebrate multiple voices of representation.

Program Health

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Sustainability

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Funding

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Best Practices for Student Success

6 STEPS TO GET FUNDS THAT SUPPORT ESSA’S “WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION”

BRING ADMINISTRATORS PLANS, NOT PROBLEMS

Funding

Funding Your Music Program: Crowdfunding, Grants and Partnerships

Key Takeaways from FAQs on ESSER and GEER Funds

Finding (and Funding) a Way for Music

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

Advocacy

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Sustainability

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Retention

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Funding

Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Best Practices for Student Success

DEI

10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism

Build Diversity in Your Repertoire

Larry Williams Encourages Representation

The United Sound Method for Private Lesson Teachers

Women in Music Education

Inclusive Repertoire

Student Leadership

Teach Student Leaders to Teach

Students Become Teachers as They Level Up

High School Student Leaders Can Help Recruit Younger Music Students