by West Music Company | May 26, 2021 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funding (ESSER) With the third round of Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funding (ESSER) released in early March 2021, there is an unprecedented amount of monies available for music education. We’re here to help you...
by West Music Company | Sep 15, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education, The Learning Center
As an educator, you get to see firsthand the growth and improvement of your students! But do you know the long-term benefits of music in the classroom? Let’s discuss the advantages of all of the wonderful work you do, because after all, “The influence of a good...
by Talya Miller | Sep 11, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education, Music, Books, & Resources
Navigating the 2020-2021 School Year We know this school year looks different than those before, but we at West Music are here to support and guide you through music education however we can. Below we have compiled a list of resources for online teaching, in-person...
by Ryan West | Jun 24, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
This week’s advocacy activation is a summary of a fantastic conversation that took place last week as part of the NAMM Advocacy Summit. Founded in 1901, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is the trade association that helps support the music products...
by Ryan West | Jun 15, 2020 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
This post is part of our “Arts Education is Essential” series highlighting advocacy for music education. Arts education is more essential than ever, and your voice needs to be heard. As we interact with teachers across the country there is a common...
by West Music Company | Jun 2, 2020 | Music Advocacy
West Music Joins 52 Other National Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, West Music joined 52 national organizations, including the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), in...