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Created for You, the Music Educator

Specifically for the School District

Fine Arts Director

At Accoladi, we partner with you—the music educator, the advocate, the champion of your district’s artistic vision. We see your heart. We recognize your tireless commitment. And we understand the daily balancing act that comes with overseeing the music education of hundreds—sometimes thousands—of students across your district.

We know what it feels like when multiple voices are coming at you at once: answering to your superintendent, your school board, your team of teachers, and concerned parents who just want the best for their children. It’s a lot. Sometimes, it feels impossible.

Your superintendent is asking you to build award-winning programs across every campus—while budgets are being cut week by week. And in the middle of that, a parent calls. Their child is in a championship-level marching band or show choir, and now that child wants to major in music. But no one at their school seems equipped to guide them. That parent isn’t just asking about college—they’re really saying, “I’m scared. I want to do the right thing for my child… but I don’t know where to begin. Can you—or someone in the district—help us?”

That’s where Accoladi steps in.

We are your partner in the collegiate journey for performing arts students. We’re not here to add pressure—we’re here to relieve it. We serve as a trusted guide for your students and their families, helping them navigate the path ahead with clarity and confidence. Whether your students plan to major in music, serve in the military, pursue another major while staying connected to the arts, or build a career in the creative economy—Accoladi equips them for success and eases the weight on your shoulders.

For Parents: They Don’t Have to Depend on You for Their Only Support

Accoladi equips families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take a more active role in their student’s journey—lightening your load while empowering them to lead.

We help parents:

  • Understand timelines for auditions and applications
  • Identify scholarship opportunities early
  • Track progress through a secure dashboard
  • Connect directly with real college faculty and recruiters

We begin mentoring students and families in middle school—because early preparation opens doors.

For Music Educators: You’re No Longer Alone

AccoladiTeacher.com is designed to stand with each of your secondary teachers—not just in theory, but in action.

We provide:

  • Classroom-ready “Teaching Moments” — short articles with clear objectives and student assignments, helping you integrate college preparation directly into your curriculum (for both middle and high school)
  • Prewritten parent blogs — thoughtful, ready-to-send messages that reference exclusive Accoladi articles, helping you show families that you're not only guiding their student, but also standing beside them in the journey—offering care, insight, and support every step of the way. These messages are tailored for both middle and high school levels and are age-appropriate and aligned with each student’s musical proficiency.
  • Stronger parent partnerships — as families recognize your leadership and feel supported by your proactive communication
  • Retention-focused strategies — many of our tools help students stay committed to their musical journey through graduation, reinforcing long-term engagement and pride in your program

And We Stand with You: The Fine Arts Director

AccoladiFineArtsDirector.com is designed to stand with each of you—as you administer this helpful resource to your teachers, their students and parents.

  • Affordable district pricing — We offer scalable pricing plans to help your district implement Accoladi services within your budget. We also provide dedicated support for Title I schools.
  • Streamlined student onboarding — Uploading large batches of student data is quick and user-friendly, and you can easily track student engagement and recruiter activity districtwide.
  • Curated parent podcast scripts — Crafted specifically for Fine Arts Directors, these ready-to-record scripts blend wit, wisdom, and data from exclusive Accoladi articles—helping you reassure families, celebrate teachers, and build informed, inspired school communities.
  • Districtwide parent confidence — Families across your schools recognize your leadership and see a unified commitment to student artistic and collegiate success.
  • Sustained student engagement — Our tools strengthen long-term participation in music and arts programs from middle school through graduation, reinforcing a district culture of excellence.

We Make Introductions That Change Lives

With relationships across more than 35,000 college and military music professionals, we actively promote your student performers to decision-makers: deans, professors, directors, and recruiters. We don’t just offer information—we create access.

Yes, from marching band to jazz combo, musical theatre to show choir, classical voice to songwriting—we support every path. Our mission: to ensure every student is noticed, accepted, and funded.

More Than a Platform—A Promise

  • Our service is affordable
  • Our mission is personal
  • Our team of educators, musicians, and developers is constantly evolving the platform to serve today’s students, families, and performing arts educators

Because your students’ talent deserves a future— and Accoladi helps open the door.

Leadership

Our Board of Directors and Leadership Team are visionaries who live and breathe Accoladi’s mission. Through their collaborative and creative guidance, they keep Accoladi innovative and responsive to the evolving needs of our performing arts students in today’s ever-changing collegiate landscape.

PARTNERSHIP

Accoladi recognizes the vital role music educators and collegiate recruiters play in guiding students and building opportunities. We understand that when educators and recruiters work together, students are empowered to pursue their dreams with clarity and confidence. Our tools are designed to strengthen these connections and streamline the path from classroom to the college stage. That’s why we’ve created dedicated platforms to support each of these essential partners.

AccoladiTeacher.com AccoladiFineArtsDirector.com AccoladiRecruiter.com

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Accoladi, we are committed to making higher education in the performing arts accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. We believe that every student—regardless of their background or identity—deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, and supported on their artistic, collegiate, or military journey.

Our platform is designed to be a secure and affirming space for performers of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, faiths, income levels, abilities, and ages. We are continually listening, learning, and adapting—not just to be inclusive, but to actively celebrate the diversity that strengthens our community of student performing artists and parents and educators who support them.

Because talent knows no boundaries—and neither should opportunity.