The Band Director's Advocacy Toolkit
A Practical Guide to Promote, Protect, and Grow Your Program
by Aaron Noë
Empower your voice. Strengthen your program. Inspire your community.
As a band director, you know that great music programs don’t just survive — they thrive because of strong advocacy, consistent visibility, and community support. The Band Director’s Advocacy Toolkit gives you the step-by-step strategies, ready-to-use templates, and powerful talking points you need to build lasting support for your program year-round.
Inside, you’ll find:
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10 Proven Advocacy Strategies — From turning concerts into advocacy moments to building a parent advocacy team and engaging alumni.
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Research-Based Talking Points — Short, powerful statements backed by credible music education studies.
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Year-Round Visibility Plan — Simple actions to keep your program in the spotlight.
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Crisis Response Toolkit — Be prepared to act fast when funding, scheduling, or staffing is threatened.
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Alumni Engagement Strategy — Showcase success stories that inspire and impress stakeholders.
Whether you’re leading a small rural program or a large urban ensemble, this toolkit will help you:
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Build strong relationships with administrators, parents, and community leaders.
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Showcase your students’ achievements in a way that commands attention.
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Protect your program from cuts and ensure its growth for years to come.
Format: Available as a downloadable PDF
Give your program the advocate it deserves — you.
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