This paper explores the notion that particular working relationships within school music programs can have a significant affect on the program's development and progress. To explore this notion the research focussed on the working relationship of a music teacher at Melbourne Methodist Ladies' College (MLC), Ruth Flockart (1891-1985) and the principal Doctor A. Harold Wood (1896-1989). The research included an analysis of personal memorabilia, music manuscripts, newspaper articles, magazines and relics. Also, a range of oral history interviews were completed with family members, friends and former students of Flockart and Wood. The paper discusses the reasons for Flockart and Wood's significant influence upon the MLC music program. A shared religious devotion, a strong work ethic, excellent communication and the provision of mutual support were crucial to their successful working relationship. Significantly, a shared vision of the school music program was also vital. School music programs to this day rely upon the relationship between the school principal and the music teacher, hence the findings of this research can speak to contemporary schools with music programs. The findings may encourage understandings about working relationships in school music programs and lead to better outcomes for music. (Contains 9 footnotes.)