At Bandology, we welcome the opportunity to talk about the long-term value of music education and how advocacy, especially from parents, can help to build and grow strong music programs.
Please take advantage of the presentations and resources on this page and throughout our website.
Beyond Band: Strategies to Incorporate Community Music Principles into your Program – presented at the Ontario Music Educators Association conference, November 2025
Gaining Community Support to Advocate for Your Music Program – presented at:
Engaging your Community to Help Fundraise for Your Music Program – presented at the Ontario Music Educators Association conference, November 2023
The Power of Music Education – presented at the T.A. Blakelock High School Symposium for Student Success, April 2023
Gaining Community Support to Advocate for your Music Program in the New Normal – presented at the Ohio Music Educators Association conference, February 2023
Gaining Community Support to Advocate for your Music Program in the New Normal – presented at the Midwest Band Clinic conference, Chicago, December 2022
Gaining Community Support to Advocate for your Music Program in the New Normal – presented at the Ontario Music Educators Association conference, November 2022
Fundraising Ideas, Tips and Tricks – presented at the Ontario Music Educators Association online conference, fall 2021
The Long-Term Value of Music Education – presented at the Halton District School Board Parent Involvement Committee conference, October 2019
Build Your Music Program with Community Collaboration – presented at the Ontario Music Educators Association conference, November 2018
Checklist for building community collaboration – four steps to developing an Association of Music Parents to help build your music program and advocate for it.
A worksheet for music teachers – to get you thinking about what you want your music program to look like.
Research Infographic highlighting the various ways music helps students succeed.
Revitalize Your Music Program – a ten-month guide for music teachers, developed in partnership with the Ontario Band Association (OBA)
