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Music Advocacy Resources from the USSBA

As schools across the country face significant budget shortfalls and the serious reality of losing funds to keep their music programs alive, the US Scholastic Band Association is jumping in to assist. Our Music Advocacy Web page links music educators and school administrators to resources that could be crucial to help keep music in their schools.

Ideas, links and other content related to Music Advocacy?
Please send to Courtney Beard at Courtney@yea.org, or call (610) 821-0345, Ext. 137.

Resources and Links

Recommended from our Strategic Partner MENC: The National Association for Music Education, Washington, D.C.

Letter from Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to community leaders regarding arts funding

MENC printable brochures specifically targeting key players:

School Board Members
Parents
Elementary School Principals
Secondary School Principals

The MENC SupportMusic “Make Your Case” Database
Search what your board’s barrier budget for the arts might be. Plus, hundreds of searchable facts, statistics and quotes relating to music.

Advocacy and Public Policy via MENC
Legislative issues, priorities, resources, forums, contact your member of Congress

SupportMusic.com
A joint venture by NAMM and MENC to revive your community's commitment to music

From the USSBA

School district's music offerings hailed as tops in the country
In the News: USSBA bands are recognized by NAMM

Memo to New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts Educators

Defeated budget process: What happens now and what can you do?

USSBA Implements Changes to Address School Budget Issues
Organization to remain proactive to assist struggling programs

Tell the World: What Does Your Band Mean to You?
Students, Band Directors, Parents share their moving stories