By and large, we as music educators do a phenomenal job educating our students, but I believe it’s also important to dedicate some time toward educating our parents about the value of music. Specifically, participating in a music festival. After a recent band festival performance, I reflected on how the experience was so positive for myself and my students. But, do my students’ parents know this value? I’m not so sure it’s evident to them and it’s not their fault. This is an