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May 13
May Staff Picks 2024
Things are heating up here in Tucson, and our staff of musicians, students, parents, and teachers share the instruments know it. These pics
![Experience and Accomplishment Lead to Music Student Retention [Helpful Ideas]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_ba1e02c41c5a4c829ecaac761887a8c7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/badb0a_ba1e02c41c5a4c829ecaac761887a8c7~mv2.png)
Apr 19
Experience and Accomplishment Lead to Music Student Retention [Helpful Ideas]
We have some helpful ideas for giving your students the chance to experience new things to help retention.
![Retention Efforts are Important Year Round for Music Students [Connection, connection, connection]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_92a653fe66724a9c82ecc0b5d24ab5b9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/badb0a_92a653fe66724a9c82ecc0b5d24ab5b9~mv2.png)
Apr 18
Retention Efforts are Important Year Round for Music Students [Connection, connection, connection]
Connect with every student, and work together to reach out to the community.
![Letting Music Students Know You Care Helps Retention [Plus Performance Opportunities]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.png)
Apr 18
Letting Music Students Know You Care Helps Retention [Plus Performance Opportunities]
Scheduling your first performance for next school year, and letting your students know you care go a long way...
Apr 18
How You Start Class Matters When It Comes to Music Student Retention [Plus a 30 Day Challenge]
Tips for starting off each class right, and a 30 day summer practice challenge for your students.
![Creative Ideas to Help Music Student Retention [You Make a Difference]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_3cc9726040b443a6a7b1b7f4dd5b77bc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/badb0a_3cc9726040b443a6a7b1b7f4dd5b77bc~mv2.png)
Apr 18
Creative Ideas to Help Music Student Retention [You Make a Difference]
How to creatively keep students interest, involve parents, and encourage your music students.
Apr 17
Being Flexible is the Key to Student Retention [Keep Things Positive]
Conflicting Responsibilities, involving current students in recruitment, and finding allies in your colleagues.
![Exploring Careers in Music Helps Student Retention [Look Into the Future]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_075ecea48492429f87144d24324eb2cd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1438,h_1080,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/badb0a_075ecea48492429f87144d24324eb2cd~mv2.png)
Apr 17
Exploring Careers in Music Helps Student Retention [Look Into the Future]
As the school year comes to a close, use a portion of your ensemble class time to explore careers and opportunities in music...
Apr 17
Use Video to Retain Your Music Students [As Easy as Hitting Record]
Consider asking your students to make videos that share their favorite things about music and being in your program. Starter questions...
Apr 17
Teacher Feature - Donald Heaton
Donald Heaton (he/him/his) is the Director of Bands at Nogales High School. We asked Donald 6 questions, these are his answers...