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Give Student Leaders a Voice

Collaborating with student leadership teams will cultivate a positive culture.

Building a Global Nonprofit that Advances Gender Equity

We Make Noise started as a music-production curriculum. Today, it offers global workshops, songwriting and production retreats for women, a record label, revenue sharing, job opportunities and more.

Teaching Music at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

HBCUs have embodied a celebration of black excellence in music for almost 200 years.

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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

Financial Tips for Music Educators

When it comes to funding your program, never get discouraged because there is always money somewhere. You just have to work hard to find it.

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.

Advocacy

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

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Fighting Absenteeism with the Arts

By focusing on the relationship-based approach common in the performing arts, a Virginia high school has become a top overperforming school in the district.

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.

DEI

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

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Teaching Music at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

HBCUs have embodied a celebration of black excellence in music for almost 200 years.

An Orchestra for Students with Disabilities

A Virginia educator creatively tailors and individualizes music education for students with significant and severe disabilities.

Support English Learners in Music Classrooms

Incorporate these strategies to support learning and participation by Spanish-speaking English language learners.

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.

Student Leadership

Young Musicians Compete and Collaborate in a Remarkable Program

Choosing Student Leaders

10 Tough Questions from Student Leaders