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Creative Ideas to Help Music Student Retention [You Make a Difference]
How to creatively keep students interest, involve parents, and encourage your music students.
Apr 18, 2024
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Being Flexible is the Key to Student Retention [Keep Things Positive]
Conflicting Responsibilities, involving current students in recruitment, and finding allies in your colleagues.
Apr 17, 2024
![Exploring Careers in Music Helps Student Retention [Look Into the Future]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_075ecea48492429f87144d24324eb2cd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_075ecea48492429f87144d24324eb2cd~mv2.webp)
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Exploring Careers in Music Helps Student Retention [Look Into the Future]
As the school year comes to a close, use a portion of your ensemble class time to explore careers and opportunities in music...
Apr 17, 2024
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Use Video to Retain Your Music Students [As Easy as Hitting Record]
Consider asking your students to make videos that share their favorite things about music and being in your program. Starter questions...
Apr 17, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 25
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music
Mar 28, 2024
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Get help hosting a young musician recruitment event! [At no cost to you]
We understand the importance of hosting engaging recruitment events to attract potential music students, and are here to support you
Feb 28, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 24
This month's MSFQ tips come from Yamaha Master Educator and retired director of bands at Hill Country Middle School Cheryl Floyd.
Feb 22, 2024
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How to Maintain Your New Alto Saxophone [Five Ways]
Have a new also saxophone that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Feb 21, 2024
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How to Book a Show at BCC in Tucson [Blacklidge Community Collective]
Want to book at show at Blacklidge Community Collective in Tucson? Here's how...
Feb 20, 2024
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Instrumental Music Center Wins Award for Support of Music Education [The NAMM Show 2024]
A few weeks ago at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California we were awarded "Best Marketing & Sales Promotion" for this recruitment project.
Feb 8, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 23
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Edward F. Protzman, Director of Bands at Portland State University
Jan 29, 2024
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Involve Students in Your Recruitment Efforts [3 Tips]
In this article explore how you can involve your current students in your recruitment efforts, and how you can relate to future ones.
Jan 15, 2024
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Creative Ideas for Recruitment [Relate to New Students and Other Educators]
Pique Interest and Find Common Ground. In this article we'll find ways you can connect with potential musicians and your fellow teachers...
Jan 12, 2024
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Recruitment Event Activities [How to Engage Prospective Students]
What should recruitment events look like? In this article we'll explore three more actions you can take this week to prepare...
Jan 12, 2024
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How to Maintain Your New Clarinet [5 Easy Tips]
Have a new clarinet that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jan 11, 2024
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3 Tips to Prep for Recruitment Season [Bringing in New Band & Orchestra Students]
Let's get ready to recruit new musicians! In this article we'll explore three ways to prepare yourself for recruiting new musicians
Jan 9, 2024


New Year's Resolutions for Musicians by Musicians 2024
If you're having trouble thinking of something specific to put your mind to, our staff of musicians have shared their resolutions
Jan 9, 2024
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How to Use ESA Funds for Private Music Lessons in Arizona [Tutoring Service]
Did you know you can use your ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account Program) Funds for music lessons? Private music lessons are a tutoring s
Jan 5, 2024
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How to Maintain your New Flute [5 Ways]
Have a new flute that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jan 3, 2024
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How to Maintain your New Trombone [5 Tips]
Have a new trombone that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Dec 27, 2023
