Join a live discussion featuring two supportive school administrators and a high school music educator as they share how collaborative leadership can strengthen and sustain a thriving music program. This session will explore practical ways administrators and music teachers can work together to build a positive culture around music education, encourage student retention, create meaningful performance opportunities, and foster visible support for the arts throughout the school year. Attendees will gain insight into effective communication, advocacy, relationship-building, and strategies that help music programs become an integral part of school culture. Ideal for music educators seeking to create stronger partnerships that benefit students and the arts alike.
Target Audience
K-12 Music Educators who wish to build partnership with administrators to support music students
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Clinician Info
Alexis True
Thomas Downey High School
Alexis True has served as Director of Instrumental Music at Thomas Downey High School since 2020, where she teaches orchestra, jazz band, concert band, marching band, and guitar. Prior to teaching at the high school level, she spent five years with Sylvan Union School District teaching beginning instrumental and general music.
Ms. True earned a Master of Music in Tuba Performance from California State University, Sacramento in 2020, after completing dual Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Tuba Performance in 2014. During her time at Sacramento State, she performed with the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Marching Band while studying music education with Professor Sue Metz and Dr. Clay Redfield, and tuba with Professor Julian Dixon.
In addition to teaching, Ms. True performs regularly as a freelance musician throughout the Central Valley and maintains a private tuba studio.