“An organization for music educators providing culture building strategies, leadership development, instructional tips, and encouragement in a safe and supportive environment. SLAM is designed for those music educators who know that the pathway to excellence is a never-ending journey.“
Welcome to SLAM!
The Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM) is a community of music teachers aspiring to serve their peers by elevating their own teaching and leadership skills in the pursuit of a program-wide culture of excellence centered on the synergy between authentic music making and a foundation of social-emotional health, trust, modeling, and service.
What makes SLAM different from other entities is that it’s about the music educator, first – not a student leadership curriculum. SLAM addresses the needs of the music educator, to exponentially affect their students musically and personally. We’re in the music business and the people business and we don’t have to choose one over the other. Our job, as music educators, is to get our students to fall in love with music and music making, while championing student success by helping them be the best versions of themselves. SLAM’s mission is the SYNERGY between music making and creating a culture of excellence, where students feel loved and accepted.
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Does This Sound Familiar?
“I’ve always been interested in leadership activities but I am just not sure how to lead them!
“How do I create the WIN-WIN?”
“I want my students to feel accepted and recognized for their special and unique attributes.”
“I’m a new teacher; I know I need a leadership team, but I don’t know how to start.”
“I just walked out of an amazing clinic! I want to make that mindset and culture integral in my program, but I’m not sure I know how?”
You’re Not Alone!
Almost EVERY music teacher has felt discouraged and stressed while striving to achieve performance excellence in a positive, caring environment for students and parents in their band, chorus, and orchestra communities.
GOOD NEWS!
You could easily learn effective strategies that would change the way you teach your classes
You could participate in LIVE group coaching sessions with Tim Lautzenheiser, Scott Rush, and other SLAM Leaders
You could receive relevant, practical instructional videos and content once a month
You could earn professional development certificates as you learn
Save valuable time by training at your own pace and schedule!
SLAM IS HERE TO HELP
SLAM Members are Teachers that are looking for:
Opportunity to build community with diverse colleagues in all music content areas
Empowerment for creating positive, emotionally healthy programs where all feel a sense of belonging and acceptance
Tools integrating classroom music instruction and core elements of servant leadership using easy-to-use resources
Transformation of programs through collaboration, elevation, and cultivation in meaningful connections
Become a Charter Member or founding partner
JOIN SLAM before June 1st to become a CHARTER MEMBER of the organization PLUS you will receive a reduced price for the first year of membership
OR
Become a FOUNDING PARTNER of SLAM and be recognized on our website in perpetuity as an individual who supports the mission of SERVANT LEADERSHIP
How slam supports members
Live Group Coaching sessions offered each week (12 weeks each semester) via Zoom with Tim Lautzenheiser, Scott Rush, and other SLAM special guests
Monday Mail: Email tips and insights from Tim Lautzenheiser
Monthly newsletter with articles and video content from SLAM board members
Access to the SLAM Content Vault housing all new dripped content AND all previously shared content from the community
Membership in the private Facebook Group granting members a global network of connections and support
Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM)
Board of Directors
Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM)
Board of Directors
CEO
Tim Lautzenheiser
Conn-Selmer
President
Scott Rush
GIA Publications
Executive Director
David Vandewalker
Marietta, Georgia
Managing Director
Steve Andre
Keller, Texas
President-Elect
Cecilia Clark
Director of Bands, Allatoona HS
Vice-President
Bryan Christian
Director of Bands, Vista Ridge HS
Secretary
Alley Lacasse
Director of Bands, Belmont HS
Treasurer
Cara Froelich
Director of Bands, Green Valley HS
Communications
Chris Herard
Fine and Performing Arts Consultant, Calgary, Alberta (Canada)
Band
Paul Kile
Director of Bands, Edina HS
Choir
Maurice Burgess
Director of Choral Activities, Gregg MS
Orchestra
Jonathan Glawe
Director of Orchestras, Pioneer HS
Higher Ed
Mary Land
Assoc. Professor of Music Education, Western Michigan University
Higher Ed
Matthew Arau
Chair of Music Education, Lawrence University Conservatory
Conference Chair
Myra Rhoden
Director of Bands, Fayette County HS
Executive Committee Chair
Bobby Lambert
Director of Bands, Wando HS
Curriculum
Taylor Watts
Associate Director of Bands, Kell HS
Finance
Alec HarriS
President, GIA Publications, Inc.
membership
lEN lAVELLE
Director of Bands, North Hills School District
Senior Advisor
Marguerite Wilder
GIA Publications, Inc.
SLAM is a not-for-profit organization seeking 501(c)3 tax exempt status.
Seed Funding provided by Presenting Sponsors and private donors.
Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM)
Presenting Sponsors
