SupportMusic Community Action Kit

The following tools will help you advocate for a complete education that includes music instruction for every child.

Translated items can be used to reach parents and families whose primary and most familiar language is Spanish.

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1. Public Service Announcements - English only
Six 30-second PSAs on the benefits of music education featuring students and musical artists. Not for TV broadcast.

All Artists ( QuickTime | Windows Media)
American Idol ( QuickTime | Windows Media)
Commodores ( QuickTime | Windows Media)
My Hopes ( QuickTime | Windows Media)
Nerves of Steel ( QuickTime | Windows Media)
Sheila E. ( QuickTime | Windows Media)

2. What Research Is Telling Us - English
A brief PowerPoint presentation, which can be customized to include a presenter's name or organization, on research studies which reveal music's impact on student growth and achievement.

2a. What Research Is Telling Us - Spanish translation
Translated information from the PowerPoint information above.

3. The Advocate's Plan - English only
This in-depth PowerPoint presentation is meant to enable new and established local music education coalitions in organizational and strategic approaches to advocacy.

4. Why Learn to Play Music? - English
A printable brochure on the proven benefits of music instruction for students. This document can be customized with a local organization name and contact information for greater impact.

4a. Why Learn to Play Music? - Spanish
Translated version of the brochure above.

5. Glossary of Educational Terms - English and Spanish
An alphabetical listing of terms common to local school district budget and curriculum planning.

6. Media Communications Templates - English
Letters to the Editor and Editorial Board meetings
Generic Press Release 1
Generic Press Release 2
Media Alert
Photo Caption

6a. Media Communications Templates - Spanish
Letters to the Editor and Editorial Board meetings
Generic Press Release 1
Generic Press Release 2
Media Alert
Photo Captions
These translated items can be customized for Spanish language media outlets.

7. Community Letter Templates - English
These templates enable local advocates, school music dealers and band directors to communicate the benefits of music education to other community leaders and parents.

7a. Community Letter Templates - Spanish
Items are translated for greater ease of communication with Spanish-speaking families.

8. Contact Forms - English only
E-mail Sign-up List
Advocate's Community Contacts
Tools to assist local coalitions in their internal and external planning.

9. Research Posters - English
Printable fliers featuring key research studies on the benefits of music education.

9a. Research Posters - Spanish
Translated versions of the posters above, meant for distribution to Spanish-speaking parents and community advocates.

10. Petition Template - English
Petition to customize, reproduce and circulate in response to an impending music education budget cut.

10a. Petition Template - Spanish
Same as above, translated for communication support with Spanish-speaking parents and community members.

11. Mailing Inserts - English
Reproducible slips which can be cut and included with key community mailings.

11a. Mailing Inserts - Spanish
Same as above, translated for Spanish-speaking families.

12. Arts in the Schools - English only
An in-depth look at the arts' impact on learning from MENC: The National Association for Music Education.

13. Grassroots Advocacy Guide - English
Printable version of the guide that accompanies the CD-ROM.

13a. Grassroots Advocacy Guide - Spanish
Same as above.