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Rebuild the music program through student involvement and motivation.  Work on involving parents and the community to create a visible working program.  Visibility increases community support, funds, parent involvement and finally student participation.

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I googled Padlets in the music classroom and found some amazing Padlets by other music teachers.
I love how the teacher uploaded short videos of the students playing, creating and participating in the classroom activities.
I can see creating a Padlet for my students to access links to songs and other performances for practice at home.

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Planning
- plan for what you want from your recruitment efforts.
- what happens if the numbers aren't reached? Back up plan?
Recruitment presentation -
Highlight Clip - student directed clip.  Past performances, Class activities, trips, etc. "What is band/choir like?"
Live Instrument Demonstrations
Public performances!!
- I've always said visibility is key to recruitment and fundraising.
Educate parents - send information home.  Parents are often times more hesitant than the students.
Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest.

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Whether it's starting a new class or low enrollment, there may be times where music teachers need to expand their music class or school band. If this ever

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Parents need to be educated and in doing so can be the biggest supporters of the program.  Your excitement is contagious! Band Boosters and word of mouth can be the best recruitment tool.

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Ask for help!
- Learn what hurdles your students may face.
- AP classes and homework load?
- Scheduling conflicts?
- Vision of the program and how students are viewed for being part of the music program.

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Share the experiences you have had.
What can being part of a music program do for them?
TRIPS!!!
Yes, one of the biggest recruitment tactics is field trips.  Even if you get a student for only one year you have made the connection and now it's their turn to share the experience.
College scholarships - and no you don't have to be a music major to get them.
Family connections - the experience of the groups builds a family like environment. Friends will follow when their other friends are having a fun time.

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Students need to find success in order to want to continue.
- instruments need to work
- choices of instruments and vocal parts need to be available.  - Diverse selection of music.  You can't just do the traditional band or choir music.  You need to branch out and do Bruno Mars or Twenty-one Pilots.
- Make the program fun and interesting while throwing in a few classic repertoire pieces. The students will end up loving the classics almost as much as the popular tunes.

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Virtual or real field trips to the symphony or a musical.  Expose students to the different possibilities music has to offer.
My philosophy statement involves the basic concept of teaching all students an appreciation for the arts. When it's all said and done, not all students will become professional musicians but all students can learn to support, appreciate and carry on the arts to their children and beyond.

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Accessibility? Do the student access to instruments whenever they want? What are the costs? 

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Accessibility? Do the student access to instruments whenever they want? What are the costs? 

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Invite school board members and members of the community to watch performances. Invite the local newspaper to also spread coverage of your program.

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Invite school board members and members of the community to watch performances. Invite the local newspaper to also spread coverage of your program.

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Students can form bands with their parents at home and send in videos that can be posted up on the school programs website.

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Students can form bands with their parents at home and send in videos that can be posted up on the school programs website.

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The music program should be on social media with videos and pictures to get students excited about music. 

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The music program should be on social media with videos and pictures to get students excited about music. 

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Make sure your administration supports the arts and have proof of your validity. 

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Make sure your administration supports the arts and have proof of your validity. 

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Receive support from your other music teachers in your district and have a PLC that will stand behind you.  

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Receive support from your other music teachers in your district and have a PLC that will stand behind you.  