New Director Handbook
A practical guide to running your first music program.
Real-world guidance on budgets, inventory, recruiting, repairs, rentals, purchasing, working with vendors, and more.
Pecknel Future Director Trio
Practical preparation for future music educators
Practical skills for the things they don’t always teach you in music school.
The transition from music education. The Pecknel Future Director Trio gives future educators practical resources, hands-on experience, and connections to people who work with school music programs every day.
The three offerings
Woodwind Repair Clinic
Fix the basics. Know when to call for help.
Hands-on training covering common woodwind problems, basic maintenance, emergency fixes, and repair triage.
Brass Repair Clinic
Practical repair skills for the classroom.
Hands-on training covering common brass issues, basic maintenance, emergency fixes, and knowing when an instrument needs a professional technician.
Built for future music educators.
Practical experience, real questions, and resources you can take with you into your first classroom.
College is just the beginning. We’re here for what comes next.
Join our Future Director community and stay connected with Pecknel as you move from music education student to music educator. We’ll share practical resources, future clinics and events, and support along the way. Whether you’ve participated in one of our programs or want to bring the Future Director Series to your campus, we’d love to stay connected.
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