Here are five steps you can take to help them get ready for the first day back to school band or orchestra.

This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor

Tricia Moore (she/her/hers) is the Music Director at Canyon View Elementary School. We asked Tricia six questions about her life...

We asked James from Tucson Band Abe's Bones 5 questions about their experiences as band in Tucson. Here's what they said...

Let's explore each five areas of focus students can take and how they can help musicians make the most of their summer...

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.

We asked The Basements 5 questions about their experiences as band in Tucson. Here's what they said...

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...