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twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey Everyone! It's time for #elmused chat! Is everyone ready?

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

As we begin, please share who you are and where you are from! #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tamika Kelly, Music K-5, NC! #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#elmused I'm Kristen Brunacini! I teach PK-5 in NC!

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Adam from NJ, Pre-K thru 6th grade general, vocal, and instrumental music. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

We will be using the Q1/A1 format tonight! Hopefully more people will jump in. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#elmused I am Destiny in Livingston, TX I teach Pre-K -3rd

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: What are some types of community events you have hosted at your school? #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Scott, PreK-4 Music Teacher in NJ. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: We have done an Arts Night and an International Festival. #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Thanksgiving performance (and lunch) Talent Show. #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@JarvelaMused oh. and I can't forget about the May fair. #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@twkellyMRES A1: Spring & Winter Concerts, and Breakfast with the Arts. #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: We have performances at 4 PTA programs, Hispanic heritage celebration, black history programs. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 #elmused Fine Arts Festival, 50's Day, Rodeo Round Up, Being Drug Free Rallies, Memorial Day Parade/Concert

KathyKuddes Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Kathy from Plano jumping in #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@twkellyMRES It always goes well. Ss come in w/ their families, show artwork and perform musically. #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: 4 performances at PTA meetings throughout the year, Hispanic heritage and black history programs. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 #elmused HUGE Christmas Concert , Music and Movement Mania Program

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio @twkellyMRES during the school day or is it a Saturday thing? #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@mrsbrunacini how big are your PTA meetings? does it draw a crowd normally or just for the performances? (love the idea.) #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@JarvelaMused @twkellyMRES It happens before school. We do it with 3rd gr. Preps them for the 4th grade concert. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

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KathyKuddes Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Curious how many of these events draw a crowd beyond the parents of students involved? #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@JarvelaMused The performances draw a crowd for the meeting. One or two grades perform at each meeting. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2: What are some advantages to hosting community events for the school? your program? #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@KathyKuddes Great question & very important. Advocacy for our music programs needs to go beyond immediate families. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: For my school, it keeps parents involved. For my program, they are good recruiting tools for my choir. #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@KathyKuddes We need to provide as many opps as possible to connect w/ our community & advocate for your musicians' development. #elmused

KathyKuddes Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: best way to build support & advocacy for the program #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@KathyKuddes I do get some unrelated attendance to my events, but the town definitely isn't typical #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@twkellyMRES A2: Ss get opportunities to express themselves and share their talents. #elmused

LJoEve Mar 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Lani, PA, K-5 vocal. Other than grade level concerts the elem. does not perform. Looking for ideas tonight! #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3: What are some disadvantages or frustrations in hosting these events? #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@KathyKuddes it's a rural community, we're pretty much the only thing nearby. For good and ill. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: My frustration comes in making sure the audience stays for each performance. #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3: Attendance. Need more involvement. #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@JarvelaMused @desmusik Maybe before? Our PTA meeting starts at 6:30 and the performance follows. #elmused

KathyKuddes Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I'm always frustrated with the audience behavior - little bros & sises running everywhere, etc #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q2 Because we have 3 elem schools, when I host, it showcases our school and my program. It lets us shine as a school #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@KathyKuddes for me they're in their seats until the final number ends. Then it is BEDLAM. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q3 I AM USUALLY IN CHARGE with very little help because everyone else is busy...HUMMM #elmused

macch12 Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I had a band booster mtg tonight and missed BOTH my chats! Boo. #bisddlp #elmused #bandmomforlife

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Oh yeah, definitely being the only one running everything is the worst! #elmused

KathyKuddes Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Can you keep the children until all the performances are done? @twkellyMRES #elmused https://t.co/05scDBTktT

twkellyMRES Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: My frustration comes in making sure the audience stays for each performance. #elmused