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About the CD-ROM Using this book Part 1: Music advocacy The Time is Now - a personal viewpoint August: Welcome back to school September: Importance of parental support October: Mid - term reminder of the importance of music November: A thanksgiving message of gratitude December: The global language - music January: The Value of music beyond performance February: Being a Part of a musical community March: A reminder of music's importance to success in life April: Music Education - More than Just Music May: Parents Ensure Music Education's Future June: Thank You and Keep Making Music General Letter #1: Letter to parents supporting music learning General Letter #2: Recruiting Junior High to High School Administrator Letter #1: The Value of Music Learning Administrator Letter #2: The Importance of Music in Our Schools Part 2: All about band End of Pre - Season Marching Band Practice Invitation to Parent Support Group Meeting Parent Time & Talent Survey School - Owned Instrument Issue Home Practice Letter Concert Invitation & Etiquette Reminder Letter Supporting Student's Request for time off from work First time chaperon thank you Repeat chaperon thank you Private Lessons The importance of a quality musical instrument Solicitation of financial contribution Recognizing outstanding work End of school year - returning student Student considering quitting band Summer music camp College Notification Letter Part 3: Resource information Advocacy Guidelines Advocacy Guidelines - What Parents can do National Coalition for music education materials National coalition for music education materials About the authors