Music advocacy : moving from survival to vision / John L. Benham.

"Published in partnership with MENC: The National Association for Music Education."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

-- Music cuts: politics, budgets, and reform -- The music coalition -- The school system -- The profession -- Understanding the process -- How to develop and use impact statements -- Crisis management: educational reform -- Crisis management: the budget -- Implementing the process -- Music advocacy: moving from survival to vision -- Appendix A: the public school music participation survey -- Appendix B: consultant process: itinerary and agenda -- Appendix C: the Georgia Project: a status report on arts education in the state of Georgia.

""John Benham is a rare individual who walks his talk with a sense of mission unknown in common hours, and every person connected with arts education is the beneficiary of his immeasurable commitment and dedication. Once again he has come to the forefront of the profession by sharing his profound knowledge and wisdom. Simply put, this book represents a tried-and-true blueprint of success. It is a priceless gift to the future of our educational landscape and a reflective tribute to the visionary contribution of an author of purpose."---Tim Lautzenheiser, Attitude Concepts for Today, Inc." ""Benham's new book is a must have for every music department at both the K-12 and collegiate levels. His theory of reverse economics along with his guidance have saved music education experiences for thousands of students as well as many careers. This book provides information on scheduling issues as well as a clear explanation of his reverse economics theory. It gives a step-by-step outline on how to handle threats to music programs. The book is a wealth of information and is highly recommended."---Mary Wagner, chair, Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education, and National ASTA past president" ""As a music retailer who has worked closely with John L. Benham for over ten years, I appreciate his discovery of reverse economics. It is brilliantly simple and proves the financial efficiency of a healthy music department! Every instrument retailer needs to share this vital resource with all of their school customers. This is the manual that every music department needs to fully support their program. The information needs to be shared with your school board every year."---Doug Schmitt, vice president of music education, Schmitt Music Stores" "A summary of the practice of music advocacy, this book compiles research and thirty years' experience of one of the nation's most successful advocates for music education. It gives music educators, administrators, school board members, and community advocates step-by-step procedures for saving and building school music programs."--BOOK JACKET.