#Benefits of Singing

Summary	The European Choral Association created the #BenefitsOfSinging online, showcasing the different benefits collective singing has for individuals and the society, based on a curated research database, hoping to have people across Europe and beyond be reminded of / be encouraged to experience them through collective singing!
Source	European Choral Association
Data/information type	Advocacy toolkit (infographics, interview guide, advocacy guide)
Specificity	Choir

Advocacy Resource Centre

Summary	To help you plan your teaching and support your music education advocacy efforts, NAfME offers a collection of resources.
Source	National Association for Music Education
Data/information type	Collection of resources
Specificity	Music

A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention

Summary	A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention brought to you by the Music Achievement Council is the most complete manual on recruiting and retention for beginning instrumental music, compiled from ideas and practices of music teachers, music dealers and the music products industry. The content here reflects the combined experience of successful educators and school music dealers. That is why this is a practical guide to recruiting and retention for veteran teachers, beginning teachers and future teachers.
Source	NAMM Foundation
Data/information type	Guide
Specificity	Music

Tips for Producing your own Music Education Advocacy Booklet

Summary	Sharing testimonials that convey the personal impact of an education that includes music and the arts is a valuable addition to your advocacy strategy, especially when presented to administrators, school board members or state legislators. The tips in the PDF are not intended as a step-by-step guide, but as elements to consider when developing a music education advocacy booklet or gathering testimonials to share through various formats, including social media. While collecting and assembling this information takes time and effort, the results may surprise and inspire you.
Source	National Association for Music Education
Data/information type	Guide
Specificity	Music

Grassroots Advocacy Guide

Summary	Adapted from NAMM’s excellent guide in the U.S., the Canadian version reflects content and resources pertinent to our needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to building support for music education in your school and community. This is a guide for every parent, teacher, and administrator who cares about the importance of quality music programs for their children.
Source	Coalition Canada
Data/information type	Guide
Specificity	Music

Making the Case for your School Choir: An Advocacy Guide

Summary	Given the situation at the federal, state, and local levels, Chorus America developed this guide to help chart a path toward proactive advocacy on behalf of choral music education. It contains a step-by-step advocacy plan as well as research and statistics on the value of choral singing in school from more than 40 studies.
Source	Chorus America
Data/information type	Guide
Specificity	Choir

Canadian Choral Community | Advocates and Enthusiasts

Summary	This informal interactive network was created by the Choral Canada Advocacy Committee to support each other in being choral music advocates: to share ideas, post questions, offer best practices, brainstorm and network on a theme of promoting Canadian choral music, Canadian choirs, composers and Canadian choral artists.
Source	Choral Canada
Data/information type	Facebook Group
Specificity	Choir

Youth Involvement in Cultural Organizations

Summary	The European Choral Association Youth Committee wished to investigate the ways in which young people were or are involved as decision-makers in the choral community, and in which ways young people are involved in an organization.​ All the contributions received were bundled into a handbook on youth involvement, which provides tools for convincing young people to get involved in decision-making and giving young people such an opportunity.
Source	European Choral Association
Data/information type	Guide
Specificity	Choir

Advocating for the Choral Arts

This Nov. 2, 2021, webinar focused on advocating for the choral arts, and was moderated by Emily Williams Burch, chair of ACDA's Advocacy and Collaboration Committee.

Youth Advocacy Toolkit

Summary	The Youth Advocacy Toolkit is intended to be used as a resource to assist young people on their journey to becoming advocates for music education.
Source	Coalition Canada
Data/information type	Guide
Specificity	Music