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mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: Name/location/grade levels/what you’re going to be for Halloween!

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

This chat follows a simple Question&Answer format: I’ll tweet Q1 +you answer w A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to the end of each tweet!

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@smussle Okay, I'll be on for #elmused too!

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Phyllis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 5th/6th Grade music & choir, I have no idea ... #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Kim, PK-5th music teacher, Pokémon ball. #elmused

MusicMorris Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi! Stephanie Morris College Station, TX K-4 #elmused

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@kimbalee219 Oh I forgot it was #elmused night.

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Liz, K-5 Music, Texas, An emoji! #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@smussle @kimbalee219 We LOVE #elmused night!!

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: About how many concerts do you put on per year? Are some of them “shows” instead of traditional concerts? #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Beth, Shawnee KS, not sure yet for Halloween #elmused

irvingmrslucas Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi, Jenn from CT. K5 General, band, chorus. No idea what costume yet! #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Trying again - Sue, K-4 general/vocal, MS chorus, 4th gr band, rural central PA. Play doh with specials team at school. #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Shelley in Frisco, TX, K-5 music #elmused

MusicMorris Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

5 (each grade) 4 sing a longs and a "celebration" #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Patrick from DFW, Texas K-5 General Music, 3 choirs #ElMusEd

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi all! Molly from Arlington, VA, Prek-5, I need a good idea for a costume!! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@phyllissings Hi Phyllis! #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: 1 program for each grade level, & 5 choir performances for the year. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@kimbalee219 Hi Kim! Love it! #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: 5 grade level programs, 1 fine arts night and an area choral festival with my other elem feeders and middle, high school #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1. We sing two full concerts per year, winter and spring. We do lots of smaller performances throughout the year... #ElMusEd

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@MusicMorris Hi Stephanie! #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Christmas musical, Night of the Arts (art show plus mini concerts), Recorder Concert, Ukulele concert (first year for that) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Hi Liz! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Hey Beth! #elmused

MusicMorris Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi @mspatricianhfb ! #elmused I finally made it...

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: 2 ES, 2 MS, 2 grade level musicals, G-parents day, talent show, veterans day, singalong, K grad, more I probably can't think of #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@irvingmrslucas Hey Jen! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@SueGeesey Hi Sue- love the Play-doh team costume idea!! #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1. This year we are adding songs for different holidays/events and sending out videos. We also sing at a contest. #ElMusEd

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MrsPotterMusic Hi Shelley! #elmused

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz @kimbalee219 I'm SO glad y'all are experiencing the positive PLN side of Twitter! #CEpirates #SEpirates #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@canmaestro Hi Patrick! #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: 6 performances per year. But they are just a few songs and other specials worked in. (Art & Maker Space) #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@smussle @BraquetLiz we love it! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: we do 7. Five band/chorus, and two whole school concerts with each grade doing several selections. #elmused https://t.co/HH6z5diBw8

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: About how many concerts do you put on per year? Are some of them “shows” instead of traditional concerts? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Winter and Spring Chorus concerts, one grade level musical, and a Prek-5th grade All School Show #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb Stolen from Pinterest of course, Molly - we do a costume contest by grade level, hoping to win! #elmused

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Veterans Day, Winter Concert, Pre-Festival, Festival, & Spring Concert (using pop song choral arrangements) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@MusicMorris Yay! Glad you came! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@SueGeesey Ooh very nice! That sounds so fun! Would love to do a costume contest! #elmused

JEcleMusic Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Jackie Ecle Frisco, TX K-5 music #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

JEcleMusic Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 One program per grade level! 3 for PTA and 3 for assemblies #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz All Ss yes, I pick a theme and each grade sings their own song. We have now outgrown our auditorium & moved to a MS! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: As you approach the concert, what are the 3 most important things do you make sure to do to stay on task and on track? #elmused

theatreducate Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hi all. Mary-Tyler 5-7 music, eastern shore of MD #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@JEcleMusic Hi Jackie! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@theatreducate Hi Mary-Tyler! #elmused

theatreducate Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Lists, lists, and more lists. #elmused

MusicMorris Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: LISTS! w/ my trusty legal pad. tried other methods, always come back to it. #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I incorporate games and rewards to break up the monotony of practicing the same pieces multiple times. P1 #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz I have about 550 overall- it's def a handful- I prep well in advance to get T support- plans have developed over yrs #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Checklist of to-do's, reward kids for working hard (free time, go outside for 10 min), and parent communication #elmused

massignmenthelp Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

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kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: 1. Stay ahead on parent info notes 2. Check sound with super star @smussle 3. Make sure students can sing w/out vocal track #elmused

theatreducate Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@MusicMorris I'm the opposite all digital all the way, then I don't have to remember where I put the list. #elmused

JEcleMusic Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I've recently been using @aileenmiracle'S Program Checklist (free on TpT) and it has been super helpful #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: To do lists, send parent reminders, practice performance etiquette with Ss #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. 1-Choose an artistic direction, 2-Find Rep, 3-Begin To Do Lists #ElMusEd

theatreducate Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz parent communication has been the hardest thing for me transitioning from college teaching. #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: to do lists for me, try to sched practices on stage close to concert as possible, focus on making great music and having fun #elmused

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Hello! Late to the game tonight. Shannon from NJ. PreK3-5th gen music, 6th piano. Going to be Wonder Woman! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Each gr sings and then exits. Ts supervise when not on stage-Ps encouraged to stay for whole show-performance mentality #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1: I do 2 concerts (Dec & May), plus a recorder recital and piano recital. #elmused

aileenmiracle Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@phyllissings https://t.co/lyos8cDzMP #elmused Thanks for the mention, @JEcleMusic!

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@theatreducate @BraquetLiz I can imagine- try using Remind- connects to parent email or phone- it's awesome! #elmused

MrsG_ATSmusic Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Hello! Also late to the party. Brittany from VA. PreK-5th vocal/gen. music for Arlington Public Schools. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@Shannon_Sari Hi Shannon! Better late than never! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How do you communicate with students and parents leading up to a concert? #elmused

irvingmrslucas Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: 1-check in with my/our progress weekly 2-communicate with families 3-make a million to do lists! #elmused https://t.co/YWWs6bhPbc

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: As you approach the concert, what are the 3 most important things do you make sure to do to stay on task and on track? #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: I make lists and leave them on my desk so I can see it all the time until I get it done! #elmused

theatreducate Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@MrsG_ATSmusic NOVA born and bred here! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Nope- they can watch live feed in rooms or usually they watch a movie until Ps come to get them #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Notes, Remind, Facebook, Website, sticky notes, ANYTHING! I put QR codes on my notes that take them to previous notes/music! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Many Ts have Ss watch it in class the next day- we do it 2 days before spring break so it's a good time #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 - used to do tons of info papers, just starting using Remind this year for band/chorus/recorder, hoping it works well! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Ask as many Qs as you need! I'm happy to answer! #elmused

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 email & letters home. Trying to set up @RemindHQ #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I send home a letter about 6 wks before program, then again a week before. Classroom teachers also include in their newsletters #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: For Ps Written notes home, school website, Twitter; Ss is mainly in person during class time #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@MrsG_ATSmusic Hi Brittany! #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: I still send paper notes home, post outside the room, email teachers. Hoping to transition to Remind 101 soon. #elmused

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 post it notes. Lots and lots of post it notes! #elmused

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: select rep, make practice recordings & program, create check list, meeting w/ other music Ts, running sheet for the performance #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz My hero! ❤️ #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: Get Ps to join @RemindHQ - tho it does take awhile to get them on it- Ss have to advocate for it- then send reminders #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3. @twitter @facebook @blogger @google classroom Weekly "This Week in Music Blog" is emailed to all Ps, Ts, and Ss. #ElMusEd

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: All digital (new principal mandate.) Email PDF flier, post on website, school email newsletter, and post reminder on Seesaw #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz @RemindHQ Thanks! I'll be in touch! 👍🏼 #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: How do you handle all the moving parts at the concert? Do you have parent or teacher volunteers/do Ss sit in the audience? #elmused

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 new school. No idea. Ha. Doing combined band/orch/choir concert. It's a 1st for me. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I cultivate T relationships so that I can make sure to have support on the night of concerts. Can't pull it off alone! #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: teacher volunteers, Ss sit & listen in very back for concerts, hopefully to inspire for future years (hearing band/chorus) #elmused

MrsG_ATSmusic Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Since our concerts are inst. and vocal there is usually a big transition as Ss switch from instruments to voice. #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 Ss sit in the front rows of the audience with me by risers. We trade out one riser at a time, and it is FAST. #ElMusEd

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Ss are in classrooms w/ grade level Ts. Specials Ts are runners. HS Ss are stage crew. 2 other music Ts help w/ the big stuff. #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Usually I don't have any set pieces. Ss have a stationary place. SO many ss in a small place. Hard to move. #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Will hopefully have help from the grade level teachers! #elmused

MrsG_ATSmusic Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: Our accompanist does a great job of filling any transition time with her beautiful playing. #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: I have Classroom Ts help line up the Ss and assist with moving them on and off stage. #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4:2 The other specialists help with performances. I've also had parents, subs, and Watch Dogs help. #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@MrsG_ATSmusic Jealous you have an accompanist! :) #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Ts help with moving students to and from the stage. Once there it's all me and them knowing where to go/what to do! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q5 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q5: What is your procedure for getting Ss on and off stage? Do you have risers, or another kind of setup? #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: lots of practice. Flip form risers for concerts in ES, choral risers/chairs and stands for combined band/choral concerts at MS #elmused

emilyfetcho Oct 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: We have a platform stage, so we enter row by row. Shorter friends in front! Lots of windows :) #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: Risers, Ss have assigned spots, line up in riser order and go #elmused

MrsG_ATSmusic Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: We use risers and Ss move b/w inst. on the floor and vocal on the stage. A tricky part is not being able to warm up. #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: We use risers. Sometimes front & sides of stage. I am going to ask Ts to line ss up tall to short, ideally 1 class per riser #elmused

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5 risers. Exit one row at a time. Again new school. They have flipforms. Should be interesting ... #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: Ss are lined up in a specific order by Ts and then enter by class. Exit risers by row and dismiss to Ps. #elmused

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

This Q is right up the #elmused alley! https://t.co/DFm7poNFWT

LISDTechie Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5: How can you incorporate the students love for music to make learning relevant? #gafechat https://t.co/3mGlvDk9qm

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6: What is your “end of concert” procedure? Group song or picture? Scatter and go? Principal speaks? Do you chat w/ parents? #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: Lots of practice! We have risers and will practice walking on and off the stage quite a bit. #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#elmused Check this out! https://t.co/uD1WmGF0W3

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
This Q is right up the #elmused alley! https://t.co/DFm7poNFWT
- LISDTechie Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
  
  Q5: How can you incorporate the students love for music to make learning relevant? #gafechat https://t.co/3mGlvDk9qm

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: New school, so not sure! #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: varies for each perf, always upbeat song, sometimes combined groups. Always talk to parents, build those relationships. #elmused

phyllissings Oct 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 thank you before last song and then we go. I stick around for cleanup which also doubles as talking to Ps #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: YouTube videos and discussions of popular songs/award shows can add spark and create awesome, fun, focused classes #gafechat #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: Depends on the situation. Usually stay and chat, dismiss student row by row so they can do photo ops w/out jumping off stage. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Group song- usually principal speaks. I always wish I could talk to more parents but there's so much to clean up after long day #elmused

irvingmrslucas Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: band& chorus scatter, I chat & clean up. Whole school concerts end with a song that everyone sings. #elmused https://t.co/Apv3Vx3xHw

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6: What is your “end of concert” procedure? Group song or picture? Scatter and go? Principal speaks? Do you chat w/ parents? #elmused

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: a finale song w/ all Ss squeezed on risers. Principal speaks, then exit by grade level. Ss picked up at classrooms. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q7 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q7: What are your procedures after the concert (that night&day after): Thank yous? Watch & critique? Head to your fave restaurant? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: Usually go out with other Ts or family to decompress, then write handwritten thank yous to those who helped the next day #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: glass of wine and good night's sleep night of, thank you emails to helpers and thank you announcements to kids next day #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Oct 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: Clean up, watch the concert video the next week in class and reflect on the performance! #elmused

Shannon_Sari Oct 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7: Collapse in bed! heh. Staff luncheon after daytime Winter concert. It is last day before break. In May, get back to curriculum! #elmused

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7: clean up, secure equipment (mics), then go back & teach class. No PM performances now. #elmused

SueGeesey Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Hope this is OK, question for you all: how to get elem kids to programs when it is not 'graded' and not priority for family #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks for participating in #elmused chat this week! We hope to see you next week to discuss Field Trips with @canmaestro - bring a friend!!

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: A huge thank you to admin and then let kids go for photos! #elmused

BraquetLiz Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A7: Sleep! Clean up and then back to the grind! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@SueGeesey Took me years-created high expectations and stuck to them-if you build it, they will come. It works, but have to commit #elmused