We invite you to download, use and share these free resources for your instrumental music program.
You will find forms you can use, fact sheets, recruitment letters and other tools to help your program run smoothly and grow at the same time. Some of these resources have been created by Progressive Music and others have been collected from teachers we have worked with over the years. Feel free to adapt and use these files as you see fit for your program.
Tips For Success Articles
Supporting Music Education: Choose to Teach
Support Music Education: Audience Guidelines
Supporting Music Education: Concert Thoughts
Supporting Music Education: Expanding the Learning Power of Music
Support Music Education: Helping Teachers Succeed
Supporting Music Education: Work with the Best!
Supporting Music Education: The Art of Teaching
Supporting Music Education: Critical Factors for a Successful Program
Telling the Story: What Administrators Can Do
Telling the Story: Proactive is Better than Reactive
Telling the Story: What Research Shows
Telling the Story: Music Impacts Learning and Way of Life
Telling the Story: Advocating for Music Education
Telling the Story: Communicating with Your Community
Telling The Story: Great Ways To Get Your Message Out
The Business Side of Teaching School Music: Maximizing Fiscal Opportunities
The Business Side of Teaching School Music: Preparing an Instrument Replacement Plan
The Business Side of Teaching Music: Fiscal Procedures
The Business Side of Teaching Music: Choosing A School Music Dealer
The Business Side of Teaching Music: Working With Administrators
Focusing on the Classroom: Recruiting and Retaining Students
Focus on the Classroom: Know the Territory
Focus on the Classroom: A Checklist for Teachers