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> [“Rule #1: No cut or compromise should be suggested by ANY member of the community. This includes the music coalition, music educators, and the music supervisor. Suggest a cut or compromise, and you become responsible for the decision.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-benham/rule-1-no-cut-or-compromise-should-be-suggested-by-any-member-of-the/)

John Benham

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> [“The key to becoming a proactive influence for music education is the development of a "dream list." It is more often referred to as a long-term plan. Do you know what you want your program to look like in the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-benham/the-key-to-becoming-a-proactive-influence-for-music-education-is-the/)

John Benham

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## More by John Benham

> [“Rule #1: No cut or compromise should be suggested by ANY member of the community. This includes the music coalition, music educators, and the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-benham/rule-1-no-cut-or-compromise-should-be-suggested-by-any-member-of-the/)

John Benham

> [“The key to becoming a proactive influence for music education is the development of a "dream list." It is more often referred to as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-benham/the-key-to-becoming-a-proactive-influence-for-music-education-is-the/)

John Benham

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