by Aaron Hansen | Apr 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
To better inform the community about the purpose, structure and achievements of the school’s music program, provide an annual written report to the appropriate supervisor and, with permission, to parents and the community. See a solid set of steps to success in...
by Aaron Hansen | Mar 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Regularly scheduled arts events open doors to community education. Concert audiences appreciate informative printed program notes or a presentation offering information about the particular compositions to be performed. The Music Achievement Council offer some...
by Aaron Hansen | Mar 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Whether you are a supervisor or a one-person music program, money is the fuel that keeps the program going.See some good ideas for maximizing your fiscal resources through community fund-raising, grants, important program practices and more in this tip sheet, The...
by Aaron Hansen | Feb 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Consider yourself lucky if you walk into a new job as a director and find adequate equipment in good shape. You were chosen to direct the music education program in this school. Most superintendents and school boards do not know the importance of balanced...
by Aaron Hansen | Feb 11, 2015 | Company Culture, Music Advocacy, Press Releases
West Music loves Jim! Not just any ordinary love…a long burning, passionate, musical love! Which Jim? You ask. Jim Brickman of course! It’s mutual for certain. That’s why you can catch Jim, right here in Iowa, on the second stop of his “Love Around The Piano Platinum...
by Aaron Hansen | Feb 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Each school district has specific procedures that directors follow in order to conduct business. The best time to check on these procedures is during your job interview. Review these procedures with your administration once you have started your new job. Know what...
