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It’s that time of year again—students are choosing classes and schedules are being built for next school year. And whether a band program grows, holds steady, or struggles often comes down to what happens right now. This is the most critical window for recruitment and retention, and it’s one that’s frequently underestimated—especially by parents and booster groups who are far more influential than they may realize.

In this Season Three premiere, Scott shares a proven framework for success using the “Fill the Chair” campaign he created for the Be Part of the Music Foundation. This episode breaks recruitment and retention down into clear, actionable steps that any program—large or small—can execute.

With free, ready-to-use resources linked, you’ll learn how to:

• Gather your resources and build the right team
• Establish a clear and effective communication plan
• Remind, re-engage, and reassess throughout the process
• Trust—but verify—your numbers and assumptions
• Take stock of your efforts and adjust where needed
• Recruit what you already have before chasing what’s next

Executed correctly, these steps can help strengthen your roster, stabilize your numbers, and get your program running like a well-oiled machine for years to come.

Listen in to learn how the plan works, download the free resources, and take action—but don’t wait. This season moves fast, and there’s no time to waste.

Because when it comes down to it, everything starts with one goal: fill the darn chair.

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