08/13/2026
A message from Altus Flutes and Azumi Flutes to our music education community 🎶🪈
We want to bring your attention to federal proposals that could raise the cost of musical instruments and make music education harder to access for students everywhere.
New tariffs on imported brass instruments, plus ongoing reviews by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), could drive up costs for instruments, replacement parts, and equipment that school music programs depend on.
Here's how that could show up in real life:
- Higher instrument rental & purchase costs
- More pressure on school music budgets
- Delayed replacement of aging instruments
- Bigger financial burden on families
- Fewer students able to participate
This is really about opportunity. Music education helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. When it costs more to participate, fewer students get that chance.
Want to help? Share your story with your elected officials. Personal stories from educators, parents, and school leaders are some of the most powerful tools for showing policymakers the real impact of these decisions.
We've made it easy to get your voice out there. Letter templates for educators, parents, and retailers, plus a full list of congressional contacts, are linked here:https://academicalliance.com/protect-student-access-to-music-education/, as well as in our bio.
Let's keep music accessible for every student. 🎶
