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desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and when do you start back the 2016-2017 year.

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 General music, and it's too soon to think about that! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

This chat will follow a simple Question&Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1/you’ll answer w A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi! Adam from NJ, elementary music. Too early to think about 16-17, I'm still on this school year! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Jenny Gilles, NE Ohio, K-2, Aug 11th!!! #elmused

webraune Jun 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Will Braune, Olathe, KS (suburb of Kansas City) K-5, starting up mid-August. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I am Destiny from Livingston, TX/Pre-K-3rd/ start back August 15th inservice and Aug 23rd kids. #elmused

molliany Jun 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Natalie from MN, K-5 music & 3-5 choir. Teachers last week in August. Kids-day after Labor Day. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles So early! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: Do any of you have or have seen a non choir performance group, if so, what? Recorder,Orff, dance,mariachi,Drum,handbell #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1) I would love to start a steel drum band as an after school activity. I have 8 drums, but am looking at DonorsChoose to get more #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Nope, but thinking about it gets the wheels turning for a before-school club for next year. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 #elmused At TMEA (TX) I have Xylos, BoomWhacker, Marachi, Stomp/Buckets, Recorder, & more, but usually at the 4th-6th grade levels

AssignmentHelpN Jun 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

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molliany Jun 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1) Seen handbell, dance, plays, and probably more. Have set african drums/instruments. Would like to do with students & community. #elmused

webraune Jun 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Not seen one, but have a few colleagues that direct them @WHmusicrocks took her group to the Missouri MEA conference this year! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 What do you use for standards to join? Grade levels, Ts Assess, Audition, etc. How does this compare to your Choir standards? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Again, haven't started yet, but will probably start with interest and commitment and take it from there. #elmused

webraune Jun 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 #elmused Never done one, but would probably use my choir contract/expectations as a starting place.

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I don't really have standards to join, and I don't know if (even tho it is special as in not chorus) I would want select groups #elmused

WHmusicrocks Jun 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: Yes! I have an Orff ensemble, The Treble Makers, that performed at Missouri MEA conference this year! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@JarvelaMused ...and definitely not if that is the only choice of ensemble. #elmused

molliany Jun 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) I would probably use a lottery system, and switch it up frequently to allow more to participate. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2)Since it would be new for 16-17,I would choose steel drum participants on a lottery system. Would reevaluate for following year #elmused

webraune Jun 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 #elmused Not sure I'd want to use auditions to cut. Probably use them to check abilities.

WHmusicrocks Jun 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: Audition- echo solfege melody that transfers to bars (slsm sls slsfmrd). Once solid, add high C' in between. #elmused

emilyfetcho Jun 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#elmused gang! Can't stay to chat but wanted you all to know I bragged about you and my PLN to my Principal and AP today :) @mspatricianhfb

WHmusicrocks Jun 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 con't: Checking for hand independence and how they handle frustration and challenging music! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

emilyfetcho Jun 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Grateful to have all of you to share ideas and for support! @DynamicMsNelson @kampmiltonmusic #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How large is your Group? Which grade levels? How often to you practice and when? How often do you perform? #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@emilyfetcho I feel so connected with others using #elmused Love it!!!

molliany Jun 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) cont'd. I'm hesitant to eliminate because my philosophy is to excite and include everyone who wants to participate! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Trying to build something that rehearses daily before school. K-2- would prob cap it at 30. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) My "plan" is to rehearse after-school once a week for 45 minutes. This steel drum group would be open to 1st-2nd Ss. #elmused

webraune Jun 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 #elmused Zero students, don't have one :-) Again, I'd use my choir as a general guide to estimate interest. My choir had c.50 this year

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 I had 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes during the school day that were ukulele performing groups. Each class had between 15-20. #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: I think I will be having an ensemble that could fit the mold next yr. All 6th grade w rehearsing during class time. #elmused

emilyfetcho Jun 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@JarvelaMused "Adam Jarvela: Wholeheartedly endorsed by @emilyfetcho and #elmused"

molliany Jun 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3) This fall - I plan to have morning music times B4 Morning Meeting. Contemplating tech, music writing, drumming, recorders, etc. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Jun 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MrsMann_jp @desmusik @MrsLevenberg Yes! Search for #elmused in the Twitter search bar

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I think during the day rehearsing is so much more effective. #elmused https://t.co/VZaSiyvUeF

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: I think I will be having an ensemble that could fit the mold next yr. All 6th grade w rehearsing during class time. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MrsMann_jp @mspatricianhfb @desmusik Yup- #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@xxxmammamiaxxx so much easier to plan, but at the same time not at all. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Jun 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: 25 kids, 4th and 5th grade, once a week before school, 50 min. Did twice a week to get ready for MMEA this year. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

WHmusicrocks Jun 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 con't: 2 programs, district combined ensemble perf., community tour day (sr. living, early childhood, etc) > Their fav! #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Before/after school rehearsals are so difficult for high-poverty schools because transportation is always an issue. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: How did you decide on the type of group? Was there a special need at your school or did you inherit the group with the job? #elmused

webraune Jun 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks #elmused How much help did you need moving equipment/instruments from place to place? Did you rent a moving van?

JarvelaMused - Moderator Jun 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@xxxmammamiaxxx not to mention funding, facilities, being able to coordinate with administration, funding... #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks I'm sure they LOVE getting out and about to perform for others! #elmused

WHmusicrocks Jun 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: started group as reward for awesome students in a challenging school (hence Treble Makers as funny name), loved it so much...#elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 I just wanted something different for middle school and my ukulele program has been wildly successful. I teach K-8 #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: My school already has a few before-school programs, but none are music. #elmused