We know personally – and science has proven – the power of music for a child. Those benefits can only happen when your local school has a strong music program.
- Use the Local School Finder.
- Search for your local school by zip code.
- Get school phone number or website.
- Call or email your local principal or superintendent to ask how music is doing in your school.
Tell your story, personalize the message, and ask the question – “How is music doing in our school”?
Sample Email:
Principal/Mr./Ms.__________
I’m a (parent/resident) in the _____________ (school name) neighborhood. I value music because ________. (OR) I was in my school (band/choir/orchestra) and things I learned there – ______________ – continue to be important to me today.
Did you know that music learning ___________? (supports brain development OR academic achievement OR school communities and student attendance OR workplace skills. Here’s some helpful information and research). We know that music supports whole learners, whole brain development and whole communities.
I’m emailing to let you know I want every student at ____________(school name) to have the benefits of music learning. Can you tell me what music learning opportunities exist for students in our school?
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I look forward to seeing the music program at _________(school) grow and serve all students in our community.
(Name, contact info such as email and phone number)
Hello my name is ___________. Could I please speak with Principal ___________? I’m calling regarding the music programming at ___________ school.
Hello Principal _________. My name is ___________ and I am a (parent/resident) in your school’s neighborhood. I value music because ________. (OR) I was in my school (band/choir/orchestra) and things I learned there – ______________ – continue to be important to me today.
Did you know that music learning ___________?
(supports brain development OR academic achievement OR school communities and student attendance OR workplace skills. Here’s some helpful information and research). We know that music supports whole learners, whole brain development and whole communities.
I am calling today to let you know that I want every student at ___________ to have the benefit of music learning. Can you tell me what kind of music learning opportunities exist for students at ___________ school?
Thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me. I look forward to seeing the music program at ___________ grow and become a pillar of our community.
What’s Next
- Listen respectfully and stay positive. Talk about the benefits of music for kids.
- Encourage friends, neighbors and colleagues – in your school neighborhood and others – to participate.
- Share your experience on Facebook or tweet @MusicMakesWhole #MusicMakesUsWhole
- If principal asks for your input, look at our Quality School Music information or talk to your school’s music educators.