Bring Modern Band to Your School
Work With Us To Provide Professional Development for Your Teachers
Through professional development workshops and comprehensive curriculum, Music Will provides everything teachers need to establish a standards-based music education program in their school or community. Read more about how modern band programming is aligned to the California Arts Standards and National Core Arts Standards.
Our professional development workshops are designed to guide educators through our Modern Band pedagogy and how to implement it across P-12 classrooms. Professional development opportunities for non-certificated music teachers is available as well! To get started, email [email protected] for a free consultation, pricing, and availability.
What Makes Modern Band Unique?
We take a student-led and culturally-relevant approach to music education through our modern band program, which teaches students popular genres such as rock, pop, R&B, Latin, rap, and country along with styles more typically found in school programs such as classical and jazz.
86%
of teachers reported that their modern band class engaged students that were not engaged in school music before.
85%
of teachers reported that students are more willing to express themselves since they began implementing a modern band program.
82%
of teachers reported that Music Will has helped them teach music genres that are culturally relevant to the students they serve.
“Students are able to see themselves reflected in the curriculum and are culturally validated as the music is representative of their identity.”
Modern Band in Action
Enjoy this collection of original songs written and performed by Music Will students utilizing the skills they learned in their Modern Band classrooms.
Training, Supplies, and Materials for Your Music Program
When teachers register as a Music Will Educator, they have access to a lifetime of benefits, including:
Professional Development
Single and multi-day workshops and professional development as well as a 3-day national summer conference for educators and administrators
Curricular Resources
Online educator and student resources, including instrument lessons, song charts, and best practices
Modern Band Method Books
Modern Band Method Series, published by Hal Leonard, for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and ukulele
Discounted Instruments
Discounts on Modern Band classroom instruments and other equipment
Let’s Connect
Let’s Work Together
Email [email protected] today and start your journey to transforming the lives of young people with the power of music!
Our Impact in California
52,000+
Students
419
Teachers
368
Schools
93
Districts
