Everything Band Podcast

Music educator John Benham joins the show to discuss his book Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Vision and his concept of "reverse economics" that has helped save school music in over 400 districts throughout North America. Topics: John's background as a brass player and vocalist and a bit about his early career as a music educator. The story of how John developed his theory of reverse economics and how it's simple concept works and resonates with administrators and school boards. Why music teachers must stick together and why it is essential that they rally their parents to save their programs. How to know if your program might be in trouble and what to expect if John were called in to work with your district. Links: Save School Music Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Vision Music in World Cultures Holst: First Suite in E-Flat Fisher-Tull: Sketches on a Tudor Psalm Biography: With over 40 years experience as a music educator, Dr. John Benham first became involved in saving school music progr