Music Education Resources
Below is a collection of resources to help support you and your school's music program. We hope that this information helps to foster a thriving music program at your school. Hollis & Germann Music wants to support your music program in any capacity that we can. Wither that is providing rental instruments, top notch repair, or an array of musical accessories to your district, we hope to be a partner in the music education of your students and beyond.
Post-Pandemic Planning Guide
Vol. 1: Laying the Groundwork
Vol. 2: Minimizing Risk, Community Involvement, and Recruiting
Vol. 3: Recruiting and Retention
Vol. 4: Recruiting for Fall 2021
NEW Vol. 5: Recruiting Parents and Re-recruiting
NEW Vol. 6: Coming Back Stronger Than Ever
By Alfred Music and National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. (NASMD)
PMEA TITLE IV TOOLKIT
With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), new funding opportunities are available that could directly benefit music education. One of those is in Title IV of the law and known as Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG).
By Pennsylvania Music Education Association
PMEA Covid-19 Pandemic Checklist
Based on scientific information, music making during the COVID-19 pandemic is safe, providing appropriate steps are taken. This guidance is for school music settings and other places where there is live music happening. This guidance applies to both indoor and outdoor gatherings.
By Pennsylvania Music Education Association
Conn-Selmer Institute
June 14-17, 2021 - Moving Forward Together
"The Gold-Standard Online Event for Music Educators this Summer"
- 90+ new LIVE online clinic presentations highlighting the most relevant CONTENT shared by the iconic leaders in our profession.
- A series of unforgettable interviews spotlighting our musical heroes.
A program of evening concerts featuring the most revered performers on today’s stages!
- Areas of focus include: band, strings, new teacher, collegiate, music administration, marching arts, student leadership, and parent booster!
Communities for Music Education
Congratulations to the 686 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
Music Education Blogs
Check out some of our favorite music blogs from our partners!