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More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 35
In this edition of More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ), we’re featuring tips from Cheryl Floyd, Yamaha Master Educator and retired Director of Bands at Hill Country Middle School.
Jun 12, 2025


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 27
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Angela Ammerman, adjunct Professor of Music Education at George Mason...
May 16, 2024
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Experience and Accomplishment Lead to Music Student Retention [Helpful Ideas]
We have some helpful ideas for giving your students the chance to experience new things to help retention.
Apr 19, 2024
![Retention Efforts are Important Year Round for Music Students [Connection, connection, connection]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_92a653fe66724a9c82ecc0b5d24ab5b9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_92a653fe66724a9c82ecc0b5d24ab5b9~mv2.webp)
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Retention Efforts are Important Year Round for Music Students [Connection, connection, connection]
Connect with every student, and work together to reach out to the community.
Apr 18, 2024
![Letting Music Students Know You Care Helps Retention [Plus Performance Opportunities]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.webp)
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Letting Music Students Know You Care Helps Retention [Plus Performance Opportunities]
Scheduling your first performance for next school year, and letting your students know you care go a long way...
Apr 18, 2024
