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More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 32
This edition of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips is written by Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands...
Mar 20

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 31
This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Marcia Neel, senior director of education, Yamaha...
Oct 10, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 29
This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus of VanderCook College...
Aug 20, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 27
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Angela Ammerman, adjunct Professor of Music Education at George Mason...
May 16, 2024
![Experience and Accomplishment Lead to Music Student Retention [Helpful Ideas]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_ba1e02c41c5a4c829ecaac761887a8c7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_ba1e02c41c5a4c829ecaac761887a8c7~mv2.webp)
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.
Apr 19, 2024
![Retention Efforts are Important Year Round for Music Students [Connection, connection, connection]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_92a653fe66724a9c82ecc0b5d24ab5b9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_92a653fe66724a9c82ecc0b5d24ab5b9~mv2.webp)
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.
Apr 18, 2024
![Letting Music Students Know You Care Helps Retention [Plus Performance Opportunities]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.webp)
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, 2024
![How You Start Class Matters When It Comes to Music Student Retention [Plus a 30 Day Challenge]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_79680bd154e74d14b496eddf991ef6c7~mv2.webp)
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.
Apr 18, 2024
![Creative Ideas to Help Music Student Retention [You Make a Difference]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_3cc9726040b443a6a7b1b7f4dd5b77bc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_3cc9726040b443a6a7b1b7f4dd5b77bc~mv2.webp)
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 18, 2024
![Being Flexible is the Key to Student Retention [Keep Things Positive]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_3cc9726040b443a6a7b1b7f4dd5b77bc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_3cc9726040b443a6a7b1b7f4dd5b77bc~mv2.webp)
Being Flexible is the Key to Student Retention [Keep Things Positive]
Conflicting Responsibilities, involving current students in recruitment, and finding allies in your colleagues.
Apr 17, 2024
![Exploring Careers in Music Helps Student Retention [Look Into the Future]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/badb0a_075ecea48492429f87144d24324eb2cd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_290,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/badb0a_075ecea48492429f87144d24324eb2cd~mv2.webp)
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, 2024
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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, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 25
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music
Mar 28, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 24
This month's MSFQ tips come from Yamaha Master Educator and retired director of bands at Hill Country Middle School Cheryl Floyd.
Feb 22, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 23
This month's recruitment, retention, and success tips come from Edward F. Protzman, Director of Bands at Portland State University
Jan 29, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 21
This month's MSFQ tips come from Marcia Neel, Music Achievement Council Education Advisor and Senior Director of Education for Yamaha
Nov 30, 2023

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 20
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music.
Oct 26, 2023