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mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Our topic: Performing Outside of School! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels & fave VDay treat!

twkellyMRES Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST

Tamika Kelly, Music K-5, NC and I like Twix as a gift! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST

Our chat follows a simple Question and Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1 and you will answer with A1. Don’t forget to include #elmused in tweet!

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi! I'm Devon. I teach K-3 general music and 4-6 instrumental in Southern California. I love candy hearts! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST

Molly from Arlington, VA- I teach prek-5th general/chorus. I weirdly like those lollipops with white hearts on them! #elmused

amp_music1 Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST

Allyn...Massachusetts...K-5 general and chorus chocolate #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:03 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson Hi Devon! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:03 PM EST

@amp_music1 Hi Allyn! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:03 PM EST

@twkellyMRES Hi Tamika! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:03 PM EST

Adam from NJ. PreK-6 Music. I like most of the Whitman's Sampler. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:04 PM EST

@JarvelaMused Hi Adam! #elmused

prairiemusik Feb 2 @ 9:05 PM EST

Jennifer k-5 music in Canada. Favourite Valentine’s treat: chocolate :-) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:05 PM EST

#elmused Anne, in WA--loooove cupcakes.

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:05 PM EST

@prairiemusik Hi Jennifer! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: How many performing groups do you have in your school? Are you solely in charge of them? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:06 PM EST

@annemileski Hi Anne! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:07 PM EST

All my grades perform at winter and spring concerts. I don't have any extra groups outside of what we do in class. #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 2 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: I have one performing group at my school that I am in charge of directing. Our grade levels perform under the team. #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:07 PM EST

Marimba ensembles are VERY popular in the PNW. The other music teacher at my campus mans that. Would love to have a choir again!! #elmused

amp_music1 Feb 2 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: 4th chorus, 5th chorus, drama club & 5th band. I do all except band. There is a separate teacher for band in our district #elmused

prairiemusik Feb 2 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Separate from regular classes? Currently 3 groups... #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: I teach 4th & 5th gr chorus (2 separate groups) & share our auditioned All Star Chorus (3rd-5th graders) with @MsJacksonMusEd #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: I have two bands, beginner and second year, and a chorus. Grades 4-6 for both. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:08 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson I just started an auditioned one last year and it’s grown from 30 to 60 in a year- pretty fun! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:09 PM EST

@twkellyMRES How many music Ts at your school? #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:09 PM EST

@amp_music1 love that you do drama with the kids!! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:09 PM EST

@amp_music1 Wow- even drama club- cool! #elmused Is that after school?

KathyKuddes Feb 2 @ 9:10 PM EST

Kathy from Plano, TX joining in late #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:11 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb I've been working on getting twice a week instruction for my upper grade instrumental classes. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:11 PM EST

@amp_music1 @DynamicMsNelson Last yr I turned some away, this yr everyone got in- about 20 didn’t follow thru #elmused

prairiemusik Feb 2 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 Percussion Ensemble, Choir, and an ensemble that will perform (dance, sing) with our city’s symphony for an education concert #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:11 PM EST

@twkellyMRES So the grade level teams help out with grade level productions? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:12 PM EST

@KathyKuddes Hi Kathy! #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:12 PM EST

@amp_music1 that is absolutely fantastic!! Would love to have an after school group do this with an #artsintegration bend #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:12 PM EST

I also teach an after school program off site two days out of the week, which really limits after school rehearsal time! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:12 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson You could just make the audition a formality. It’s good for kids to have the experience #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: Where have your groups performed outside of your school? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:13 PM EST

@prairiemusik Cool! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: 7th Inning Stretch for the Trenton Thunder game last spring. Haven't gotten a chance to go out much... #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 2 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: We have performed at community fundraisers and our county's Christmas (Lights) in the Park. #elmused

KathyKuddes Feb 2 @ 9:14 PM EST

We have 2-3 district events that are always looking for groups, many holiday mall concerts, nursing homes, banks, city festivals #elmused

amp_music1 Feb 2 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Town library and two of the local nursing homes. Once we sang at the mall and this year we did the town tree lighting. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Local malls, Lincoln Memorial in DC- this yr we’re going to a Senior Center&4th gr is singing at Washington’s bday celebration #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:15 PM EST

@twkellyMRES Wow! Haha…my school is not like that. Any performances are solely the Specials teachers responsibilities #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:15 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb It's something I would like to change. Sts in 6th groups who should be in a beg group is frustrating for all. #elmused

KathyKuddes Feb 2 @ 9:15 PM EST

@JarvelaMused Local pro from teams are a gr8 option, they alway want performers. #Elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: there are usually local community events looking for performing groups. It's a great experience to get out of the bldg #elmused

prairiemusik Feb 2 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 With our city’s symphony orchestra, at our province’s legislative building, as an opening group for a chamber orchestra concert #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:16 PM EST

@JarvelaMused Did you sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game? I wonder how I’d audition for something like that down here… #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:16 PM EST

@KathyKuddes the @Phillies had a Marching Band day/game last year. It was very cool! Tons of Ss there. #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: It would be fun to have an elmus fest, where all in the district could perform for each other, or even just a school swap #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Feb 2 @ 9:17 PM EST

SaraBeth k-5 gen music in Texas! I ♥️ peanut butter cups #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: Nowhere! My school didn't have a history of performances at all when I got there. We just had our first night concert in Dec! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:17 PM EST

@KathyKuddes @JarvelaMused I don’t think we have local teams, only DC teams :( Harder to get picked, haha #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:17 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb yep. the whole chorus ran out to the field, sang, and ran back in. only 3 min btwn innings in MiLB #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:17 PM EST

@JarvelaMused that is AWESOME!! I bet the kids were pumped!! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:18 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb @KathyKuddes well, give it a few years until they stink out loud again. Then book one and never let go. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:18 PM EST

@annemileski Our district has pyramid concerts where we perform with some of the schools we feed into/a couple other elem schs #elmused

prairiemusik Feb 2 @ 9:18 PM EST

@annemileski Our division used to do that, I know of another that does... Cool opportunity... #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: The way my district program is structured, the students stop singing at 4th grade when they start instruments. :( #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:18 PM EST

@Tuffnellmusic Hi SaraBeth! Peanut Butter Cups are my fave too! #Elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up! #elmused

KathyKuddes Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb @JarvelaMused check to see where their development teams play #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson the district I send to makes them choose between band and chorus...but at least they will have it every day #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson Good for you, then! That was the same for me when I got to my school-nice to be able to start something, right? #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

@amp_music1 I want to do all of these! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

@amp_music1 @mspatricianhfb yeah, we needed something like 50 total purchased to be able to perform. #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:19 PM EST

@prairiemusik hoping to get something started in my new district, with that and hopefully a select 5th grade group... Babysteps!! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: How do you make connections with performance locations in the community? #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:20 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson you mean they only have band/orch in place of gen mus? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:20 PM EST

@amp_music1 @JarvelaMused Would your staff consider donating? #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Feb 2 @ 9:21 PM EST

A1) choir for grades 3-5 it's just me, but my fab pe teacher offered to help if needed. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:21 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson Nooo that’s so lame! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:22 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb @amp_music1 usually in package deals the tix come slightly cheaper. Can also see about using it to fundraise. #elmused

amp_music1 Feb 2 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: Not easy at all. Often..folks don't think of the elementary schools when they plan performances. #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:22 PM EST

@annemileski Yes, all the students choose either a band or orchestra instrument. It has its pros and cons! #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3: good Q!! I don't do this-- I should!! #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 2 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: Sometimes, it's a general solicitation for performing groups.Other times, it's a parent/friend/colleague who passes info along.#elmused

Tuffnellmusic Feb 2 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2) District open house in Dec. and PTO spirit night at B&N #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:23 PM EST

@Tuffnellmusic having an awesome team makes all the difference!! @Huffman_Art #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: I honestly have been asked to do most of them, so it’s nice to have opportunities presented to me! #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 2 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: If that's what you mean..#elmused

amp_music1 Feb 2 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: Been lucky...a few parents that are very involved. I mentioned my interest in getting the kids out more and those parents help #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:23 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb Tell me about it! My next mission is creating a 4-6 choir so kids who want to keep singing have an opportunity to! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:23 PM EST

@Tuffnellmusic That’s really nice of him/her! #elmused

prairiemusik Feb 2 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 I respond/apply to requests, contact myself, different ways for different events... #elmused

4BetterEducatio Feb 2 @ 9:24 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb @JarvelaMused I've had my choir sing as a part of a sporting event but it depends on relevance.Can't be a side show.#elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:24 PM EST

@twkellyMRES Absolutely! We performed at the DEA Red Ribbon Rally b/c of a relation to someone to who worked there! #elmused

amp_music1 Feb 2 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Developing relationships with "key" people in the community. I've asked around and am beginning to learn who they are #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:24 PM EST

@amp_music1 Great idea! I know of a few parents to ask! #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:25 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson @mspatricianhfb yeah girl!! You know there's kids who want to sing!! (Says the trumpet player 😉) #elmused

annemileski Feb 2 @ 9:25 PM EST

@amp_music1 this is a really good point. Networking is everything!! #elmused

emilyfetcho Feb 2 @ 9:26 PM EST

Hi everyone! Sorry I'm late! #westcoastproblems Just got home from school. I'm Emily, teach K-4 general music in East LA #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:26 PM EST

@annemileski @mspatricianhfb And we have a FABULOUS high school choir program. Imagine what it could be if they sang K-12! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:27 PM EST

@emilyfetcho Hi Emily! So glad you’re joining us! Guess it’s a bit earlier for you out there! #elmused

emilyfetcho Feb 2 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: Reach out to families about opportunities in the area and have a great regional office who sends things out way! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:27 PM EST

@emilyfetcho West Coast high five! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 2 @ 9:27 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson @annemileski @mspatricianhfb call up your HS director and invite him to come perform for your school #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: Do you have a dream performance location for your performing groups? #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:28 PM EST

@JarvelaMused @annemileski @mspatricianhfb HER! :) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 2 @ 9:29 PM EST

@JarvelaMused @DynamicMsNelson @annemileski Definitely! I have my old HS choir come perform every year for my 5th graders! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 2 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: Anywhere the kids will show up and where the audience will be quiet. ~low expectations #elmused

emilyfetcho Feb 2 @ 9:29 PM EST

@KathyKuddes @GrundlerArt Thank you so much for the heads up! Loving #elmused already!

Tuffnellmusic Feb 2 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3) There are plenty of community events available if I ask. As a mom of 3 school aged kids, I have to balance work/school events #elmused

4BetterEducatio Feb 2 @ 9:29 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb @KathyKuddes @JarvelaMused Minor league and independent league teams can be a great way in. #elmused