1. Course Title Hire Us to Fire Us: How We Are Keeping Music Programs Alive Presented by George Quinlan, Jr.

2. No one “wants” to cut music programs Music Advocacy is working Don’t let it die!

3. Consensus needed: This program is good for the kids and the school Get past the anger & finger-pointing Focus on the solutions, not the problems

4. Work together: Parents, Administration, Teachers, Music Retailer Don’t concentrate on “who gets the credit”

5. Agree that whatever temporary solution is found, the long-term goal is to reinstate the program “Hire Us, so you can Fire us” and reinstate the program to its original status

6. The Key: Find the Right Teacher! Has a vested interest in seeing the program reinstated alumni retired teachers young teachers

7. Things to consider: Tuition payment collection & tax issues Independent Contractor/Employee issues After School/During School issues Instrument Rental payments QF & Music World Service

8. Success Stories Grayslake District 46 East Maine District 63 Ridgeland District 122 Lemont District 113

9. Takeaway 1: Don’t Let it Die Takeaway 2: Focus on the Solution; not the problem Takeaway 3: Work Together- No one “wants” to cut school Music programs! Top Three Takeaways