Explore tools to advocate for a complete education that includes music instruction for every child.
To download files, right click on link and choose "Save Target As..."This brochure outlines research about the important educational benefits of music education; share with parents and school administrators.
Download the Community Action Guide to keep music education strong.
This action kit guides you in communicating with school board members and administrators about the importance of music education for every child.
PowerPoint Presentations
A brief, customizable PowerPoint presentation on research studies exploring music's impact on student growth and achievement.
This in-depth PowerPoint presentation helps local music education supporters plan activities and actions to keep music education strong.
Communication Tools and Templates
These templates help advocates, school music dealers and band directors communicate the benefits of music education.
Printable fliers featuring key research studies on the benefits of music education.
Customizable petition to circulate in response to potential cuts in music education budgets.
Reproducible slips which can be included with community mailings.
An alphabetical listing of terms common to local school district budget and curriculum planning.
An in-depth look at the impact of the arts on learning from MENC: The National Association for Music Education
Six 30-second PSAs on the benefits of music education, featuring students and musical artists. Not for TV broadcast. (QuickTime)
