This clinic is a compilation of teaching strategies, ideas, and stories that strengthen and support your connections with your students as individuals and as members of the musical ensemble. The goal is to provide teachers with the tools to take the needed actions to keep strong connections throughout their careers.  The gift of these connections is the pathway to shared aesthetic moments that produce more meaningful experiences for both the ensemble and its audiences. This philosophy of ownership gives the teacher an opportunity to build the entire school community where each person is valued, appreciated, and accepted.