Music Will

09/02/2026

A new school year is a good time to return to the guideposts that shape a student-centered classroom.

For educators, these practices may be familiar, but how they take shape changes with every group of students. For supporters of music education, they offer a look at how modern band helps more young people participate, create, and see themselves reflected in the classroom.

✏️ Explore these FREE resources and professional development in Music Will Academy!

08/27/2026

When music teachers feel supported, they’re more likely to keep teaching, and more students benefit year after year. ❤️🍎

84% of Music Will educators say that our resources and modern band approach positively contribute to their desire to stay in the teaching profession.

Your support helps provide educators with modern music training, culturally responsive curriculum, practical classroom resources, and a national community that keeps them connected and inspired.

By investing in one teacher, you can help bring meaningful music education to students for years to come.

🔗 Support the teachers who make music education possible at musicwill.org

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

Today, we join millions around the world in remembering Dolly Parton, and we send our deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.

Dolly believed deeply in the power of education and in music’s ability to foster connection, community, creativity, and self-expression. Her kindness and generosity reached far beyond the stage. Throughout her life, she opened doors for others and helped children learn, dream, and build brighter futures.

We were incredibly honored when she partnered with Music Will in 2023, supporting our work through her Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event and sharing this special message about our mission.

Her songs inspired generations, but it was the warmth, compassion, and generosity behind them that made her impact even greater.

Thank you, Dolly, for believing in the power of music and education to make a difference.

08/25/2026

Their stories started in Music Will classrooms, but that was only the beginning.

Swipe through to meet four Music Will alumni and see how their early experiences making music helped shape where they are today.

Read their full stories on the Music Will blog: bit.ly/alumni-spotlights

08/24/2026

Welcome back to school, music educators! 📚🎵

A new school year means new students, new songs, and another chance to build a classroom where everyone can find a way to participate.

We’re excited to spend the year sharing practical ideas, free resources, professional development opportunities, and plenty of inspiration from the modern band community.

💡 What are you most excited to try this year?

08/20/2026

Corporate bands are taking the stage to bring music education to more students!

Join us for Compete for a Cause on November 17 at Hard Rock Cafe New York as bands from BlackRock, Bloomberg, JPMorganChase, MFS Investment Management, and more take the stage to raise funds for modern music programs in public school classrooms nationwide.

Come for the live music, cheer on your favorite team, and make a real impact for K-12 music students.

👉 Get tickets & select your band at checkout: https://bit.ly/cfac-nyc-2026

Drop a comment below to let us know who you're cheering for!

08/17/2026

What a year for Musikfest! More than 1.26 million people filled Bethlehem for 10 days of live music, art, food, and community, making 2026 one of the three most-attended festivals in its 43-year history.

Music Will was proud to support the second annual Musikfest Music Industry Conference. As part of the event, Music Will’s Chief Program Officer, Bryan Powell, led a clinic with a student band, helping young musicians learn, collaborate, and experience the excitement of playing together.

Congratulations to ArtsQuest and everyone who brought this incredible festival to life!

Read more: https://www.artsquest.org/musikfest-2026-ranks-among-top-three-most-attended-festivals-in-its-history/

After 10 days (and a preview night) of music, comedy, food, art and community celebration, Musikfest 2026 wrapped another memorable year in Bethlehem. From July 31 through August 9, with a preview night on July 30, the nation’s largest music festival featured 400+ performers, 500+ performances and...

08/13/2026

Thank you to Music Will and the incredible music educators who made the Modern Band Summit in Fort Collins, Colorado, such an incredible experience! Our team partnered with the Yamaha Corporation Education Division to host hands-on professional development sessions and a collaborative jam-session room, where attendees explored gear, learned new techniques, and rehearsed for their evening performances. We can't wait to see the impact these educators make in their classrooms this year 🎶

08/13/2026

This year, Music Will helped bring more than 200 original songs to new listeners.

Through our National Songwriting Exhibition, students and educators across the country shared their music, received personalized feedback, and learned from artists and industry professionals. Educators also gained practical tools to bring songwriting into their classrooms, an area many have not had the opportunity to explore through formal training.

We’re grateful to the artists and industry professionals who shared their time and expertise with our songwriters, and to Mattel, Kala Brand Music, JBL and Harman, Sweetwater, 2200 Studios, Flux Studios NYC, and EVEN.biz for providing prizes, resources, and studio experiences that encouraged participants to keep creating.

As we prepare to launch the 2027 Exhibition this fall, we’re looking back at the songs, collaborations, and learning experiences that made this year’s program possible.

Discover how artists, educators, and partners came together to support this year’s
Exhibition: https://musicwill.org/blog/national-songwriting-exhibition/

Explore Music Will’s National Songwriting Exhibition, where young kids and students share original songs and receive feedback from artists and industry experts.