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jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:00 PM EST

I'm Joe from Ann Arbor. MS/HS band and music tech. #musedchat

maestrolinville Dec 5 @ 8:00 PM EST

Ray Linville - Andover, KS #musedchat

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:01 PM EST

Happy December! I'm Susie and I teach beginning band in Roseville, CA #Musedchat

phyllissings Dec 5 @ 8:01 PM EST

Phyllis, Louisiana, 5th/6th grade choir & general music #musedchat

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi all Sam Fritz from Greenwood IN,6-8 band #musedchat

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi, I'm Anthony from Mendon, MA and I teach MS Band. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight, Ray. How are you doing? #musedchat

In reply to @maestrolinville

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Great to see you Phyllis, how are you tonight? #musedchat

In reply to @phyllissings

TJBakken Dec 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Tyler Bakken -Austin MN 7/8 Orchestra! #Musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Welcome Susie, hope your December is off to a good start! #musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Good to see you Sam, welcome #musedchat

In reply to @SamuelFritz

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Glad you could join us tonight Anthony, welcome #musedchat

In reply to @idopractice

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi Tyler, thanks for joining us tonight #musedchat

In reply to @TJBakken

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

busy but great! Hope yours is going well too! #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi I'm Chad from Cedar Rapids, IA 9-12 band. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

Pretty good. Concert in two weeks, did a Christmas parade three days ago. #musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

Welcome to the chat, Chad #musedchat

In reply to @ChadAllard

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1 coming shortly #musedchat

LJoEve Dec 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hi! Lani from PA, K5 vocal music. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

Good to see you Lani, hope you're doing well #musedchat

In reply to @LJoEve

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hey everyone! Jason, HS choral & theatre from MA. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

Good evening Jason, how are you tonight? #musedchat

In reply to @TriToneJones

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

@jguarr great - survived our first full beginning band rehearsal today #musedchat

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GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hello. Stephen, HS band in MA here. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

Good evening and welcome Stephen. #musedchat

In reply to @GraftonBAND

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

Not too bad Joe. Just settling in for a busy but exciting concert week! #musedchat How’ve you been?

In reply to @jguarr

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: What are some of the physical ailments you associate with music education/teaching in general? #musedchat

Ms_A_Yeh Dec 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hey #admin2b and #musedchat, sorry I'm late tonight! Tweeting from CO & a torn up house (new appliances coming in)!

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:09 PM EST

Ooh, exciting! We put in a new dishwasher on Saturday. Hope it goes well for you. #musedchat

In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:09 PM EST

Busy but good. Mad dash to Christmas break. #musedchat

In reply to @TriToneJones

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Vocal fry, joint/muscle pain (instrumentalists), general anxiety, exhaustion, & stress. Wellness management. #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

Joining from a deep pile of research, Ben Meisel from Mentor, OH, near Cleveland. 6-8 band and music. #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

LJoEve Dec 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

Adrenal fatigue and an Autoimmune disease. Seriously. My body burned out. #musedchat

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 I find myself concerned with hearing loss after years of teaching in poorly sound-treated rooms. #musedchat

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: I think stress and exhaustion are huge, and they complicate any other physical issues. Work, non-work, and age related. ;-) #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Standing on your feet a lot and physical exhaustion from long days, especially when you work thorugh the wwkend. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

What are you reading? Anything good? Also, Peppers as a Heisman finalist? WTF? #musedchat

In reply to @BMeiselOSU

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Losing my voice, general tiredness, stress, feelings of being overwhelmed, lack of "Down time". #musedchat

phyllissings Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1 exhaustion, stress, back pain, loss of voice, runny nose (allergies to dusty room) #musedchat

Ms_A_Yeh Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: I always have shoulder/neck/arm tightness around concert time - both from conducting and the stress. #musedchat

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

I agree with the hearing loss concern. Have you tried ear plugs? I haven't liked them, but better than losing your ears! #musedchat

In reply to @GraftonBAND

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Sore throat and a weak voice. Shoulder tendinitis too (first hit me in college) #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: I've noticed more vocal discomfort lately. Need to work on that "teacher voice" technique. #musedchat

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

Hello #musedchat Marisa from IL, K-3 music. We will see if kiddos cooperate tonight :)

ms_godzicki Dec 5 @ 8:13 PM EST

Devin from Illinois! #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Great to see you Marisa, it's been awhile #musedchat

In reply to @Mwren13

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Doing a Review of Lit on hearing loss in the instrumental setting. A lot of Kris Chesky from UNT. Quality writing! #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Welcome to the chat Devin, glad you could join us #musedchat

In reply to @ms_godzicki

TJBakken Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Strings player here shoulder and wrist/thumb issues for sure. #musedchat I agree with @ idopractice on exhaustion.

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

I agree! It also doesn't help when you have a large band and you play pep band in a gym! #musedchat

In reply to @GraftonBAND

ms_godzicki Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

Adrenal fatigue! #musedchat

madelynlundblad Dec 5 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: Finding a way to relate music to the students in a way in which they understand. #musedchat #edchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

Oh man...would love to read that #musedchat

In reply to @BMeiselOSU

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

have used them off and on over the years. Difficult to use during rehearsals and also respond to students. #musedchat

In reply to @idopractice

madelynlundblad Dec 5 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1(cont): Vocal arts, which I specialize in can be hard to explain to a variety of students, placement, posture, feeling. #edchat #musedchat

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:16 PM EST

Agreed. Tough to get school to invest in adequate acoustical remedies, which would be best. Are you at Grafton HS? #musedchat

madelynlundblad Dec 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1: Vocal fatigue when teaching. Especially with younger students, teaching by "hear and repeat" can be very straining. #edchat #musedchat

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:18 PM EST

Yes, you put my feelings of being overwhelmed into great works. #musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

Same here but I don't think it ever goes away. Just gets worse certain times of year. #musedchat

In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1: get tightness in my back when I use bad conducting technique - pain is a goof reminder to fix it #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

Currently going through piles of research on instrumental hearing loss. About to see an audiologist. #musedchat

In reply to @GraftonBAND, @idopractice

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

Q2: Vocal health seems like a fairly universal concern. How do you keep your voice happy and healthy each day? #musedchat

ImTheRealReRe Dec 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

I really wanted to be a part of #musedchat but I will have to catch up later.

Ms_A_Yeh Dec 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

That sounds just about right. #musedchat

In reply to @Mwren13

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:21 PM EST

There will be transcripts up later #musedchat

In reply to @ImTheRealReRe

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: “The correct” vocal warm-ups every morning. Mindfulness. Lots of water, green tea, honey. Taking vocal rest when possible. #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: We have a small wireless PA system for the middle school room... I just haven't used it ever. Maybe some day. #musedchat

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

Just so much to do this time of year: work, hubby's work, kid activities/performances, adult performances and family #musedchat

In reply to @Mwren13

LJoEve Dec 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: attention getters that don’t require talking, water and rest. If my voice is tired, I’m working harder than my students. #musedchat

MrAband Dec 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

A1: sore upper back and neck from always looking down #musedchat

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: We invested in a wireless mic and sound system like my choir colleagues #musedchat

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2 I try to be conscious of how I use my voice throughout the day. Try to be concise. Still tired by days end. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:23 PM EST

What are some of your favorite attention getters? #musedchat

In reply to @LJoEve

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: It's difficult because 4th and 5th graders get squirrley the closer to Winter break and I need to remember to lower my voice #Musedchat

madelynlundblad Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: Lots of rest. Warming my voice every morning b4 talking. Drinking a nearly absurd amount of water. #edchat #musedchat

giveawaynobble Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 I try to be conscious of how I use my voice throughout the day. Try to be concise. Still tired by days end. #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: I try to drink lots of water. My vocal muscles seem to get stronger farther into the school year, but still hurt some days #musedchat

MrAband Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

Totally in the same boat! #musedchat @SamuelFritz

In reply to @SamuelFritz

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: Stash of lemon ginger tea w/ honey in my desk. If it's real bad, 10-15 min. of silent rehearsal. All non-verbal instruction #musedchat

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2:2 I try to make myself wait until they are silent before I start talking - not always successful #musedchat

phyllissings Dec 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2 I let Ss lead the majority of the lesson to preserve my voice. Also my own vocal warmups every morning before school helps. #musedchat

madelynlundblad Dec 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: Being sure to have a short personal warmup b4 ensembles or teaching. Using healthy voice techniques when talking. #edchat #musedchat

giveawayvorx Dec 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2:2 I try to make myself wait until they are silent before I start talking - not always successful #musedchat

ms_godzicki Dec 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

I sometimes worry that a speaker system allows for students to talk over you and can be a classroom management issue. #musedchat

TJBakken Dec 5 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2. Lots of water. Monk rehearsals from time to time. (no verbal instruction) #musedchat

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2: Attention getting activities: Clapping rhythms: Class repeats. I need more strategies. #musedchat

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

I start each day with the intention of drinking lots of water. When I don't I really feel it. @madelynlundblad #musedchat

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LJoEve Dec 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

@jguarr I touch my head, etc they mirror, Ringing a post office bell, the infamous clap but I try to avoid that one! #musedchat

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idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

I try to do this, too. Sometimes it's so hard because you just want to GET GOING! #musedchat

In reply to @SamuelFritz

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:28 PM EST

What is in your personal warmup? #musedchat

In reply to @madelynlundblad

madelynlundblad Dec 5 @ 8:28 PM EST

A2: Using a uniform "ooo" to gather the attention of the class. #edchat #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:28 PM EST

I've found that to be the case in marching band. I alternate between mic & normal voice to get their attention. #musedchat

In reply to @ms_godzicki

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:28 PM EST

Agreed with both! Love monk rehearsals. The 1st time I did it w/ the kids they were very confused. Really helped them focus! #musedchat

In reply to @TJBakken

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

I starting carrying an insulated water bottle, and it no longer seems like a chore to hydrate #musedchat

In reply to @GraftonBAND, @madelynlundblad

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

I know some Ts do with success. I would worry about it making everything louder. #musedchat

In reply to @ms_godzicki, @TubaChic

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

Hydro Flasks are great for that. Water is still nice and cool at the end of the day. #musedchat

In reply to @BMeiselOSU, @GraftonBAND, @madelynlundblad

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

That's cool. Do you find it difficult to hear the kids asking you questions and whatnot? #musedchat

In reply to @ChadAllard, @GraftonBAND

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:31 PM EST

I completely understand and my kids are little. #musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:31 PM EST

Do you do this to get a tonal center going for the class, too? I could see that being effective in a rehearsal. #musedchat

In reply to @madelynlundblad

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:32 PM EST

I use the same rehearsal technique I just don't have to work as hard #musedchat

ms_godzicki Dec 5 @ 8:25 PM EST

I sometimes worry that a speaker system allows for students to talk over you and can be a classroom management issue. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q3: Exhaustion and stress are abundant at this time of year. How do you stay focused and energized? #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:34 PM EST

You can still hear pretty well. They only reduce the decibel. Not a full blown ear plug. #musedchat

In reply to @idopractice, @GraftonBAND

maestrolinville Dec 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

A3. Keurig. Lol. #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3: I make sure to find down time each day. Just relaxing and doing what I want. Also a good reflection of the day and sleep! #musedchat

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3: One weekend day is school-free. No email, no planning, no grading. Easier for some than others. 1 hr. down time every day. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

In your office? Definitely a good move. #musedchat

In reply to @maestrolinville

MrBMusicTeacher Dec 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

#musedchat Antoine Buttigieg here from Woodbridge Ontario Canada HS instrumental music teacher MB and drumline director

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

Coffee is an ABSOLUTE must. Everyday! #musedchat

In reply to @maestrolinville

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

How are you tonight, Antoine? #musedchat

In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

A3: BALANCE. Stay organized in class and keep the music going. Make time for family and unwinding at home. Cook, exercise. #musedchat

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

Cannot favorite this enough! #musedchat

In reply to @BMeiselOSU

MrBMusicTeacher Dec 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

#musedchat I'll catch up...

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:38 PM EST

A3: Super stressful days, I hop on my bike when I get home. An hour on the trainer watching Netflix is good stress relief. #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:39 PM EST

This was a super hard thing for me to figure out my first couple years. Thought I always had to be plugged in. #musedchat

In reply to @TriToneJones

LJoEve Dec 5 @ 8:39 PM EST

A3: Keep it simple. At home and school. Don’t try to do everything. Sleep and healthy food first! #musedchat

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:39 PM EST

Me too, my friend. It’s still hard these days, some weekends. #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

MrBMusicTeacher Dec 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1 tendinitis, hearing loss, mental and physical decay, there's always something to do etc. The aim for perfection always #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

Also, absolutely no school or graduate school email to my phone. Again, balance. #musedchat

In reply to @BMeiselOSU

LJoEve Dec 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

yes! So important! #musedchat

In reply to @TriToneJones

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:40 PM EST

I used to use run a lot and felt great when I did it. Excellent stress relief! I need to get back into the habit! #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

MrAband Dec 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3: May be weird but I wake up early 2 workout & listen 2 the @jockowillink podcast. This has really helped me stay on it. #musedchat

In reply to @jockowillink

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3 being mindful of what drew me to music. Remember how much I love making music and sharing music. #musedchat

MrBMusicTeacher Dec 5 @ 8:41 PM EST

my tendinitis started from drumline beating a cow bell to help keep them on time.. #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

I am terrible at this. It is really important though. Higher stress level because of it. #musedchat

In reply to @LJoEve, @TriToneJones

TJBakken Dec 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

A3 Exercise and finding time with the family! #musedchat

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

A3: Have a calendar that I mark off days until Winter break?? ;) #musedchat

ms_godzicki Dec 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

about what is that podcast? #musedchat

In reply to @MrAband, @jockowillink

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jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

Still haven't found a solution for exhaustion. Not enough coffee in the world. #musedchat

phyllissings Dec 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

A3 I workout every morning before work and I go to bed early. 8 hours of sleep. #musedchat

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:43 PM EST

A3: Try to relish in those light bulb moments and having fun time. Winter Break BANDO coming up! #musedchat

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

Or enough hours in a day. #musedchat

In reply to @jguarr

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

I have started working out in the morning again and it really makes a difference. Sleep is a different story :) #musedchat

In reply to @phyllissings

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

BANDO like BINGO? #musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic

phyllissings Dec 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

I have an alarm that tells me to go to bed! Ha! #musedchat

In reply to @Mwren13

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

Mornings are my time. It sets the tone for the day. #musedchat

In reply to @ms_godzicki, @MrAband, @jockowillink

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:46 PM EST

Me too! LOL #musedchat

In reply to @phyllissings, @Mwren13

compare_edu Dec 5 @ 8:46 PM EST

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MrBMusicTeacher Dec 5 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2 lots of coffee or espresso in my case. I also drinks lots of lemon infused water #musedchat

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:47 PM EST

Me too! Running is a great mental reboot. Haven't ran in almost a year and my health is really suffering. #musedchat

In reply to @ChadAllard

SamuelFritz Dec 5 @ 8:47 PM EST

Me too - and I hit the snooze for two more hours #musedchat

phyllissings Dec 5 @ 8:45 PM EST

I have an alarm that tells me to go to bed! Ha! #musedchat
In reply to @Mwren13

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:48 PM EST

I have a toddler that tells me when I can go to bed and when I get up. She has started telling me to workout too :) #musedchat

In reply to @phyllissings

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:48 PM EST

And wine. #musedchat

In reply to @maestrolinville

giveawayfavy Dec 5 @ 8:48 PM EST

A2 lots of coffee or espresso in my case. I also drinks lots of lemon infused water #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:50 PM EST

My goal is to start running again...of course right after the holidays...#musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic

ms_godzicki Dec 5 @ 8:51 PM EST

I have a toddler, too. Being a mom forces one to be a morning person! #musedchat

In reply to @Mwren13, @phyllissings

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:52 PM EST

looks like you would comfortably fit about 35 or 40...🤔#musedchat

In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher, @ChadAllard

TubaChic Dec 5 @ 8:52 PM EST

Good for you! That's a good plan. I started walking again yesterday. I'm signed up for a marathon in one year. #musedchat

In reply to @ChadAllard

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q4: Last question, since hearing loss was mentioned a lot earlier. What preventative measures would you recommend? #musedchat

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

A4: I’m a choral teacher, but when I practiced drums I tried to wear earplugs. They sell some pretty good ones these days. #musedchat

TriToneJones Dec 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

A4: Even an earplug in one ear or for part of a rehearsal can go a long way. #musedchat

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

A4 Ear plugs, hearing protection is obvious choice, but can be restrictive when trying to respond and react to Ss. #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:55 PM EST

A4a: Important to distinguish decibel output v reverberation. Soft surfaces, sound tiles, etc. will diminish reverb and a few dBs #musedchat

jguarr - Moderator Dec 5 @ 8:56 PM EST

Always wear plugs with marching band. Etymotics, cheap and pretty decent. #musedchat

MrBMusicTeacher Dec 5 @ 8:56 PM EST

A4 see if your board union will cover the cost of ear buds such as these. #musedchat

ChadAllard Dec 5 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4: Definitly limit your time in a noisy environment. If it's bad for you, it is bad for the students too. Hand out ear plugs? #musedchat

BMeiselOSU Dec 5 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4b: However, instruments will still produce a lot of output in a small space. Consider moving players to atypical spots. #musedchat

MrAband Dec 5 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4: Sensaphonics earplugs -15/-12db. IMO ensembles in smaller rooms rehearse too loud in general. #guilty #musedchat

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4 Would recommend advocacy materials from Nafme to help support efforts to acoustically treat rehearsal spaces if possible. #musedchat

TJBakken Dec 5 @ 8:57 PM EST

A4 My band colleagues all had headphones. The general vibe is see a specialist to have them fitted and don't cheap out. #musedchat

idopractice Dec 5 @ 8:57 PM EST

My wife just did BANDO with her 5th/6th graders & they LOVED it. Got a lot of them to try new things at home. #musedchat

In reply to @TubaChic, @jguarr

Mwren13 Dec 5 @ 8:58 PM EST

And a no sleep person :) #musedchat

In reply to @ms_godzicki, @phyllissings

GraftonBAND Dec 5 @ 8:58 PM EST

A4 poor acoustical environments are not only dangerous for the director. Ss will suffer in these spaces. Should be addressed. #musedchat