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

Things are heating up here in Tucson, and our staff of musicians, students, parents, and teachers share the instruments know it. These pics

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...