#musedchat Archive

Each Monday evening at 8PM EST, music teachers get together and share ideas about important topics within music education. It’s a great chance to interact directly with educators from all over the world and to get new tips and tricks to help you succeed in the classroom. The entire #musedchat discussion is organized and moderated by Joe Guarr.
Monday June 5, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hello, I'm John from MI! Currently a music education major! #musedchat
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Adam from NJ! Wrapping up the school year (ten days left!) I teach 3-6 music, and I'd imagine my free time involves more trombone #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi John, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @jhallma_mused
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi #musedchat ! Sarah, k-5 music/band/chorus. It's concert week!!!
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi, I'm doing well. How are you? #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Good evening to you Adam, hope those last 10 days go well! #musedchat
    In reply to @JarvelaMused
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Best of luck with performances this week! #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Serena from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Looking forward to hearing how everyone spends their "downtime." #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Thank you! My risers are currently missing - it's gonna be an adventure! #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Doing well. 7.5 days left, groups are in good shape for their concert tomorrow night. #musedchat
    In reply to @jhallma_mused
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Phyllis, Louisiana, starting week 2 of summer break ... #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat Serena, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hope it's been a good break so far #musedchat
    In reply to @phyllissings
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Good to hear! #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    And just like that, it's 8:00. Jinkees! Amy here from MI. I teach MS band. #musedchat
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    A1. use my time off to refresh musically by playing music I enjoy. Cut my own EP last summer. https://t.co/twJwXs7XLv #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    How are you tonight, Amy? #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • prairiemusik Jun 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi! Jennifer k-5 music in Manitoba. Can’t talk long because one way I spend downtime is exercise and I have to leave for karate! #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Q1 coming shortly #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Good to see you Jennifer, welcome! #musedchat
    In reply to @prairiemusik
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Getting by. I hate the idea of counting down, but it's hard to avoid at this point in the year. You? #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • mrallentweets Jun 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #musedchat Nick from VT 7-12 band! Excited to come back for a chat!
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Good, but I'll be much happier in about 24 hours. #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome Nick, good to see you again! #musedchat
    In reply to @mrallentweets
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi all Sam Fritz from Greenwood IN #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: How often do you typically use sick/personal days during the year? What's your school policy on them? #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Good to see you Sam, how's your Monday so far? #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Concert? #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Yep. And then 5/6 concerts Wednesday and Thursday. And then commencements Friday. #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: I am parttime, and work a 3.5 day week. I don't get nearly as worn down as I used to, unsurprisingly, so hardly use sick days #musedchat
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Rihanna from Jacksonville 16 future chorus teacher #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    How are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @ImTheRealReRe
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: As rarely as I can. Sub plans for non-band subs w/ groups of 45ish are not my favorite. Easier to go to work if I can. #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A2: I use days very sparingly even while feeling lousy. With no music subs my Ss miss out if I'm not there. #musedchat
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 last yr I used them all, this yr only 1 sick day. Used my personal days the 2nd to last week of school #musedchat
  • prairiemusik Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 We have 2 personal days per yr in my division (district). Going on field trips or see concerts/ceremonies of my own kids. p.1 #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: I use days very sparingly even while feeling lousy. With no music subs my Ss miss out if I'm not there. #musedchat
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    oh gosh, i hate making sub plans for this same reason. #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    #musedchat A1: I only use sick days if I have no voice & am feeling extremely sick or if a dr's apptmt can only be during school hrs.
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    10 sick/4 personal that roll over. I don't use many because I also hate writing sub plans. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    And not just the plans. Getting things back on track the next day can make one missed day feel like two. #musedchat
    In reply to @JarvelaMused
  • prairiemusik Jun 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 Sick days - when I am sick. P.2 #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Band is cancelled if I'm not there - perils of before school ensembles #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #musedchat A1 ctd... we are allowed 20 sick days per year no personal days.
    In reply to @jguarr
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    20?!?!? Wow! I thought our 15 was a lot #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1, @jguarr
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1.1: At this point, I really only take days if my daughter is sick. Can't really tell the 3 yr old to suck it up. :) #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    ::slides in & closes door quietly:: Emily, Band & Chorus 6-8, Palm Beach County, KIDS FINISHED LAST FRIDAY!! #musedchat
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I hate when they have to cancel class because I am away sick. #musedchat #lessonplanssuck #notenoughsubs
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas, @AmyLynnRever
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I get 15 sick days plus 3 personal days - using all would mean being absent 10% of the school year. #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: now I never take sick days for me only sick kids #musedchat
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I take them as needed. I typically burn out, get sick couple times a year. Also take pers. days taking care of my sick children #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    "Walk it off." #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1.2: I lied! I took half a personal day because my dog had surgery in December. #dogmomproblems #musedchat
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    "Rub some dirt on it." #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr, @AmyLynnRever
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Wow! That's a ton! 8 sick, 2 personal. #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: it really depends. Early in my career, sparingly. Now, whenever possible. Have 10 per year, all roll over (I think?!) #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    There are days in the spring where my allergies make me essentially useless as a teacher. Usually use 1/2 sick days for that. #musedchat
  • mrallentweets Jun 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    #musedchat I maybe take one sick day a year, personal days usually are for family stuff. We have a shortage subs, but people use them.
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: 0 sick days for me, 2 personal days to attend conferences. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Band is part of the day for my Ss, but w/ limited subs, colleagues get pulled on their prep to cover. Hate doing that to others. #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1, @SarahMJoncas
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    "Drink some water." #musedchat
    In reply to @JarvelaMused, @jguarr
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Absolutely - not saying I don't like having them, just not looking to use them unless necessary! #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1, @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I was very excited when I learned that the MMC could be counted as "school business", and not count against my personal days #musedchat
    In reply to @jhallma_mused
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1.2: it depends on time of year. Pre-concerts? Never. This past May? I went recruiting off-campus & took 3 personal days. #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: I use sick days when I’m sick, personal days only if necessary. Had to move my mom this Winter so used one. #musedchat
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #musedchat exactly! So unless I am to sick to even get out of bed I drag myself in. #thankgoodnessforcoughmeds
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I got pulled to cover A LOT when there weren't subs in my last district - exhausting #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever, @bassoonlady1
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    our "school business" choice for absences/subs was abbreviated as SCHOOL BS which I found hilarious #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr, @jhallma_mused
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I taught kickball for a week straight at my old school. #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas, @AmyLynnRever, @bassoonlady1
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: I wish I could have mental health days like after big tests. I try not to be absent that much, but that would be nice. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Yes, usually most of my profs encourage going to MMC. It takes a little bit of convincing for NASA and the Navy Symposium though #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hi all! Jason, HS choral & theatre ed from MA. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    ...but sub plans are worse. #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I tried to teach 10 stem diagrams in math... #musedchat
    In reply to @JarvelaMused, @AmyLynnRever, @bassoonlady1
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2: When you're out, what do your sub plans typically entail? What if you don't have a music sub? #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1.1: we get an undetermined number of prof days for conf, workshops and even fittings - I used -8 #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Hi Jason, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I was subbing for the PE teacher that was doing her two weeks of Reserve training, so kickball was appropriate, luckily... #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas, @AmyLynnRever, @bassoonlady1
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: I really try to have them play if possible. Small groups, students pick and lead bk exercises, sectionals, etc. #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Very good! Yourself? #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    .@SarahMJoncas when you think about it, though, how many days do we give back through events/auditions/concerts/etc. #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2.1: Not all subs are comfortable with the size of group and noise level though, so sometimes movie days happen. #musedchat
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #musedchat It is sad when specialists get pulled to sub for other teachers. I think both suffer. No music classes & not normally made up.
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas, @AmyLynnRever
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Pretty good. Will be better tomorrow once my concert is finished. #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I type up sub plans in Google Classroom & refer sub to those. Also send through Remind. #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: with @CanvasLMS I can "flip" the class but planning to be out takes hours that way. Now we have Music Literacy skills #plc #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: typically no music sub, and my Ss are young. Simple games and music related worksheets and activities. #musedchat
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I had to start a journal b/c the amount of times I was beyond ridiculous. Always document! #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1, @SarahMJoncas, @AmyLynnRever
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I'm hoping that increased tech access will make this more possible in the future. Not always available at last min. #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: again, it depends. My 6th pd. group I trusted a great deal this year, so they played often. Beginners not so much. #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Plans are followed about 60% of the time #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: If it's a planned absence, I'll write up plans for each section. Sub just has to walk around and monitor sectionals. #musedchat
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    10 Lifestyle Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld #collabed #TLchat #musedchat
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    8 Easy Ways to Use Growth Mindset Approach in Classroom https://t.co/9BOim8ka4a #collabed #TLchat #musedchat
  • prairiemusik Jun 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I have a sub are in my room, w/bins of pre-organized activities, and a binder w/ a list of things to choose from... p.1 #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2.1: Adding section leaders to choral groups next year so rehearsals can take place. (This my 2nd yr at current assignment) #musedchat
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I keep it simple. Encore! is always a fun game to play. But I usually leave a few options #musedchat
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    #musedchat Oh my gosh! Sounds like me teaching grade 11 ancient history en français!
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas, @JarvelaMused, @AmyLynnRever
  • prairiemusik Jun 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 cont’d .. but most of my subs are amazing music teachers who just retired #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Back when I was subbing, a choir T posted piano recordings online, and kids would essentially rehearse as normal no matter what #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    We are getting Chromebooks next year & I am hoping that'll allow for more learning when I'm gone. #Musedchat https://t.co/gXK3lVJJEP
    • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      I'm hoping that increased tech access will make this more possible in the future. Not always available at last min. #musedchat
      In reply to @TriToneJones
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    We're lucky enough to have a few large practice rooms, and enough space in the band room for everybody else to spread out #musedchat
    In reply to @BerggrenPaul
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    You're so lucky! No music subs for me, and some subs here won't take music positions even if we leave movies or worksheets #musedchat
    In reply to @prairiemusik
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yes it does. My sub plans have students doing work with headphones on with sites like Soundation or Flat or Incredibox #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    *good* student leaders are essential!! #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: sometimes we have a study hall or my teacher will put someone in charge to help lead the group with songs #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Do you ever have study hall if a math or English teacher is out? #musedchat
    In reply to @ImTheRealReRe
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q3: Do you ever feel like music teachers approach taking a day off differently than everybody else? Why do you think that is? #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: yes! Try to find days that don't affect concert prep. I see kids 36 times or less per year so every class counts #musedchat
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: Of course, because THE SHOW MUST GO ON. #musedchat
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    It depends on if they give us work or not. What I meant by study Hall is there's a sub we can work on work from other classes #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: It’s a little scary just because it seems there are less subs trained to teach arts classes. Maybe perception not reality… #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Yes because growth in a music class depends so much on daily rehearsal, and there aren't many subs that know rehearsal ped #musedchat
  • bmscheller Jun 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Hopping in late! A3: I feel like the kids don't get the same quality of work done if I'm not there. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • stephensonmused Jun 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Hi! David, choral music educator from SC, arriving late. My apologies! #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Good to see you David, welcome! #musedchat
    In reply to @stephensonmused
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Yes! We're often teaching larger than norm classes + expensive equipment. Hard to find someone to productively cover. #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: kids (of all ages) are more dependent on music teachers. In ensembles, we offer an experience that cannot be replicated. #musedchat
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    What about your school #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Drums were written on with pencil and xylophones used as tables while I was out. I felt so guilty for having laryngitis! #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: many music colleagues work sick - way easier than writing meaningful plans #musedchat
  • mrallentweets Jun 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #musedchat A2: I usually leave a variety of activities, rehearsal plans, and she may or may not use them I am so happy to have them playing
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    The equipment part is a source of anxiety. Don't want to come back to find a kid drove a bassoon through a timpani head. #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • stephensonmused Jun 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A1: One or two a year. The most I've ever taken was when our boys were born. #musedchat
    • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Q1: How often do you typically use sick/personal days during the year? What's your school policy on them? #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3.1: Might be cheesy but I also really like being at school so I don't like missing it. #musedchat #geeksquad
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I teach elementary - so no study halls! But when I was in high school lots of free time with subs #musedchat
    In reply to @ImTheRealReRe
  • bmscheller Jun 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hopped in late! Brian, 5-12 instrumental music in a Lutheran school in St. Louis, MO #musedchat
  • bassoonlady1 Jun 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #musedchat A3: I think so. We almost have to plan twice 1 for the music specialist and another for a warm body. Detailed plans & pray.
    In reply to @jguarr
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    at my college, we called non-Music Majors 'muggles' #musedchat
    In reply to @bassoonlady1, @jguarr
  • stephensonmused Jun 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A2: My students run rehearsals, when I'm out. I have to, actually, take time to train them to do that. It's vitally important. #musedchat
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A2. 90% of my subs typically don't know the difference between a French horn and a shoehorn so I leave busy work. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: I think it has more of an impact on the classroom when they aren't there. Academic t's can just assign work #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Would be curious to know how you go about training your students. #musedchat
    In reply to @stephensonmused
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3.2: / that much more difficult. Kids can still do valuable, meaningful things with subs, but a music teacher Runs the Show. #musedchat
  • stephensonmused Jun 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: Completely! We depend on everyone working together, to make the class "run." Other classes don't require that cooperation. #musedchat
    • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Q3: Do you ever feel like music teachers approach taking a day off differently than everybody else? Why do you think that is? #musedchat
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    We call the music appreciation students "pencil pushers" because of their note taking in concerts, super annoying #musedchat
    In reply to @JarvelaMused, @bassoonlady1, @jguarr
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    but music isn't like that if that makes any sense #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    sometimes you gotta do that, too. #musedchat
    In reply to @dan_austin76, @jguarr
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I often have my senior students run classes for my juniors when I am away. It usually works fine. #musedchat
    In reply to @stephensonmused
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3.1: I find that if I give busy work and don't grade, kids act worse next time - I try and connect to current pieces #musedchat
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    hahaha! I'm stealing that. #musedchat
    In reply to @jhallma_mused, @bassoonlady1, @jguarr
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Option 1 S led music games they love - music Jenga, music UNO, music bball etc #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I've also had the "I can't take a day, we have a concert" conversation more times than I care to remember #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Right — connect sub work to things you've done or are learning is so important. #musedchat https://t.co/rpovfSmw6M
    • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      A3.1: I find that if I give busy work and don't grade, kids act worse next time - I try and connect to current pieces #musedchat
  • stephensonmused Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I wean the best leaders, especially Ss who show an interest in a music education career, to practice rehearsal responsibilities. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Option 2 Perform for the sub - choir songs or general music recorder #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • mrallentweets Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #musedchat A3 I think sometimes, I think you could change the word music T’s to passionate T’s. Then I would say yes.
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    This is what I meant to say. Your answer sounded better than mine LOL better words same idea #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • JarvelaMused Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    "I can be sick Thursday...but definitely not before then. And not next Tuesday either." #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I had a serious #momguilt day a couple wks back. Moms and Muffins was same morning as 6th Gr concert. No muffins for me. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Option 3 Encore! (Look up this amazing game) #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3. Absolutely it's different. When we are away nothing gets done. Also so few qualified subs. Teaching music is so hands on. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Option 4 (last one and last resort) Sound of Music Live! DVD #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #musedchat it's been a while Antoine here what did I miss?
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A3.3: Music isn't prepared like a textbook. A Person that doesn't teach music can't do what a music t does. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Hi Antoine, talking about sick/personal days tonight. #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    / unfortunately reflections on Nazis. (My 8th graders were reading Anne Frank at the same time so yeah.) #musedchat
    In reply to @phyllissings
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #musedchat A1 only when I'm to exhaustion (not a good practice) #onemusicteacher5ensembleoroblems
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Sorry man, we couldn’t find you a sub… #musedchat #teacherhumor
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3.4: Whereas an an academic subject, the answers are mostly in a book. #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Maybe you could meet with your Ts to come up with some quality emergency plans so you don't have study hall. We could help #musedchat
    • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A3.3: Music isn't prepared like a textbook. A Person that doesn't teach music can't do what a music t does. #musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #musedchat A2 kids have a performance assignment that is due at the end of the year. (Provincial Honour Band repertoire) that they work on
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q4: When you're out, is your mind still on your classroom? How do you take a day without adding stress? #musedchat
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Mine made up choreography to the do re mi song which included the handsigns #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    And then we took 30 kids to see touring company of The Sound of Music live so it went together beautifully. #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Jun 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4: definitely think about kids/sub/school no matter how sick I am! #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Jun 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4: Ugh…all daaay…I check email, check in with colleagues, obsess, etc…worst patient ever when I’m sick! #musedchat
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Same. I have the kids do year end recordings so that project is always something they can work on when I am away #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    #musedchat A2 I usually leave a pair of noise cancelling earmuffs for the supply lol
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4: I'm getting better at letting it go if I do have to take off. There are professionals in the bldg to handle things. #musedchat
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Maybe. Most of time in chorus we review songs for a concert. #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4: now with our 1-1 tech kids email me pics and videos of class - great for accountability bad for my sanity #musedchat
  • phyllissings Jun 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4 always #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    The email thing is compulsive. "Wonder if anything caught fire..." #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4.1: I will check in on email a couple of times though in case anything comes up, esp if I'm at a conf and not w/ a sick kid. #musedchat
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    My decision as to taking a day off is always influenced by what music performances/rehearsals are coming up. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4: Even now, yes my mind would be on the classroom. I'd like to think I avoid stress and just "make it work" when I do return #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Q4: days off are stress of a diff kind. I just this year installed my work email on my phone. Tried so hard to separate. #musedchat
  • RDeems89 Jun 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4: Took professional time to complete NBCT work this year. Planned projects that students could work on w/o me for 1 day #Musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #musedchat the odd time I got one by fluke they told the kids they didn't I leave my scores for them
  • stephensonmused Jun 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4: Either I leave it totally alone, or I encourage my choirs & leaders through @RemindHQ texts. #musedchat
    • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      Q4: When you're out, is your mind still on your classroom? How do you take a day without adding stress? #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Jun 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I pretend I couldn't get email "my wifi was out", "I'm out of data", "no one would give me the password" you know the standards #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #musedchat A3 ABSOLUTELY! We are a different breed by nature.
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    We could stand to be more like the French https://t.co/30iGwi7fCg #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Omg now I'm excited about all these music games and I want to know everything! #musedchat
    In reply to @phyllissings, @rebelmusicteach
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Q4.1: in October, kid then husband then I got horrendously sick on days of District Band Auditions & All-District Jazz. #musedchat
  • jhallma_mused Jun 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    YES! Also for requiring everyone to retire when they are in their 60's #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr, @rebelmusicteach
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Yep. I save movies for hangover days. #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • mrallentweets Jun 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    #musedchat A4 luckily my girlfriend talks me off the ledge and my sub sends me text updates.
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    also real actual maternity leave, not disability b.s. that you've already paid into. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #musedchat A4 I just had my drumline perform at an event w/o me. I was constantly looking & texting the teacher who volunteered to take them
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #musedchat A4 I was worst than a new parent.
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    My t has the tracks on Google classroom #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr, @TriToneJones
  • dan_austin76 Jun 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I have conducted at concerts running a fever of 103 at least twice in my career that I can remember, maybe more #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A4.2: morning after we took my kid to the ER was when I put work email on my phone. I felt I had very little choice. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Jun 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    #musedchat
    In reply to @dan_austin76
  • MrBMusicTeacher Jun 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #musedchat A4 I was worst than a new parent freaking over the safety of their kid
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    they went to rehearsal, but I left early & someone covered for me, and parent covered the concert. #musedchat
    In reply to @ImTheRealReRe
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Before we head out, my Ss would adore some comments on their #geniushour blogs. 😀#musedchat https://t.co/r094IyfG3M
  • ImTheRealReRe Jun 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Good. My school is starting a Music theory class next year. I sent your website to my teacher. #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • AmyLynnRever Jun 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Wishing smooth sailing to everyone wrapping up over the next couple of weeks! #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Jun 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Ugh I didn't even do this right — it was District Honor CHOIR then Jazz Auditions. Everyone in my house was violently ill. #musedchat