Music Educator
Resources
The Music Achievement Council (MAC) is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The NAMM Foundation and the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) that provides music educator resources to strengthen school music programs. For more than 40 years, MAC has brought together music educators, retailers, manufacturers and industry leaders to help more students begin and continue participating in instrumental music programs by sharing proven recruitment and retention strategies.
MAC’s monthly educator publications, More to Start, Fewer to Quit email and Choose to Teach video series offer practical strategies, advocacy tools and professional guidance to help educators strengthen school music programs, improve student recruitment and retention and inspire lifelong participation in music.
Find Support at
Every Stage of Your Career
Back-to-School Tips
Dr. Angela Ammerman shares simple strategies for recruiting new musicians, retaining the students already making music with you and setting your program up for success.
More to Start, Fewer to Quit is a monthly email featuring recruiting, retention and success strategies for thriving programs.
Corey Graves on Making an Impact
In this month’s Choose to Teach video, Band Director Corey Graves offers a refreshing and honest reminder: don’t take yourself too seriously—focus on the impact you make.
Choose to Teach is a monthly peer video series sharing inspiration, insights and support for music educators.
Remember to ‘sell the experience’ of band. It’s not just about learning an instrument—it’s also about the unique opportunites that students get to enjoy; travel, games, performances, friendships and leadership roles.
CRAIG AARHUS
Associate Director of Bands and Professor of Music
Mississippi State University
Tools to Grow Your Music Program
Download four free guides from the Music Achievement Council to recruit beginners, retain students and build thriving music programs
Strenghtening recruitment and
retention through transitions
Proven recruitment and
retention strategies
Tips for Success
First Performance Day of Celebration
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