This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Angela Ammerman, adjunct Professor of Music Education at George Mason...

Abby Francis (she/her/hers), originally from Illinois, is in her third year as the Director of Bands at Mountain View High School. 

We have some helpful ideas for giving your students the chance to experience new things to help retention.

Connect with every student, and work together to reach out to the community.

Scheduling your first performance for next school year, and letting your students know you care go a long way...

Tips for starting off each class right, and a 30 day summer practice challenge for your students.

How to creatively keep students interest, involve parents, and encourage your music students.

Conflicting Responsibilities, involving current students in recruitment, and finding allies in your colleagues.

As the school year comes to a close, use a portion of your ensemble class time to explore careers and opportunities in music...

Consider asking your students to make videos that share their favorite things about music and being in your program. Starter questions...

Donald Heaton (he/him/his) is the Director of Bands at Nogales High School. We asked Donald 6 questions, these are his answers...

This month's MSFQ tips come from David F. Eccles, Orchestra Program and Upper School Director, The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.

This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music

Tom Edelbrock (he/him) is the Cross Middle School Band Director and Amphi District Music Coordinator. We asked Tom six questions...

We understand the importance of hosting engaging recruitment events to attract potential music students, and are here to support you

Festival Season can be just as exciting as it is challenging. Make the most of this season by going in prepared. Here are 5 tips...

This month's MSFQ tips come from Yamaha Master Educator and retired director of bands at Hill Country Middle School Cheryl Floyd.

In this Teacher Feature we asked Damon Knepper six questions about his life as a music teacher. This is what he said...

A few weeks ago at The NAMM Show in Anaheim California we were awarded "Best Marketing & Sales Promotion" for this recruitment project.

This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Edward F. Protzman, Director of Bands at Portland State University