Focusing on the Classroom:
Recruiting and Retaining Students
Quality in a music program is dependent on a high rate of returning students and a reliable feeder network. With many courses competing for the same students, recruiting enough students to keep instrumental and vocal programs healthy is essential. It is the educator’s responsibility to sell students and their parents on the value of signing up for an elective course in music.
Take a look at these tips for recruiting and retaining students into music programs.
Republished with permission of the Music Achievement Council. For more tips on keeping music strong in your schools, visit the site devoted to all things music advocacy: www.supportmusic.com.