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:
10 Proven Advocacy Strategies — From turning concerts into advocacy moments to building a parent advocacy team and engaging alumni.
Ready-to-Use Templates — Fillable forms for reports, letters, and crisis responses.
Research-Based Talking Points — Short, powerful statements backed by credible music education studies.
Year-Round Visibility Plan — Simple actions to keep your program in the spotlight.
Crisis Response Toolkit — Be prepared to act fast when funding, scheduling, or staffing is threatened.
Alumni Engagement Tools — 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:
Build strong relationships with administrators, parents, and community leaders.
Showcase your students’ achievements in a way that commands attention.
Protect your program from cuts and ensure its growth for years to come.
Format: Available as a downloadable PDF, with an optional editable Canva version for customization.
 
 Give your program the advocate it deserves — you.