Developing Skill and Awareness as an Advocate for Music Education
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29307/cme/2014.1.1.pwKeywords:
Music Education, Music Education Advocacy, Fine Arts AdvocacyAbstract
Advocacy continues to become an increasingly more important aspect of a music educator’s job description. Whether one is recruiting new students, speaking with parents, or lobbying a legislator, the ability to present a compelling and convincing point of view can often make the difference between having a good program and a superior one, perhaps even including whether or not your primary ensemble is scheduled to meet during the school day!