Music educators are uniquely positioned to provide learning experiences that bridge students' culture and the universal language of music. This course goes beyond the Western classical perspective to honor a different approach: one that both affirms the music students are familiar with, and includes strategies to expand musical understanding. Through exploration, reflection, and implementation you’ll gather resources to create a more representative curriculum, design inclusive lessons to meet diverse student needs, and make a plan to engage community musicians to help students experience new genres and styles. Ideal for general music, band, choir, and orchestra teachers (PreK-12+), this culturally responsive approach to music education will transform learning for all students and inspire a lifelong love of music!