Before- and after-school ensembles are a fantastic way to give students more musical opportunities—but are they truly accessible to all? In this episode, Bryson dives into an often-overlooked barrier to participation: transportation.

Many students rely on school buses or have caregivers with tight schedules, making early-morning or late-afternoon rehearsals difficult—or even impossible. While no solution is perfect, Bryson explores practical ways to make these ensembles more equitable, from adjusting policies to partnering with PTOs for carpool solutions.

Tune in for an honest conversation about accessibility, flexibility, and ensuring every student who wants to make music has the chance to do so!

Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:50 The Challenge of Transportation in Ensemble Participation 

3:00 Exploring Alternative Solutions  

7:32 Making Performances More Accessible 

9:05 Rethinking the Purpose of Participation

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