#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 December 12, 2016
8:00 PM EST
  • CompareEdu Dec 12 @ 8:00 PM EST
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  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight's #musedchat! Be sure to introduce yourself. #musiced
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Anthony from Mendon, MA - MS Band and ready for my 2nd #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Welcome Anthony, how was your Monday? #musedchat
    In reply to @idopractice
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Decent. 2 hour delay this morning and gearing up for two concerts this week. How about yours? #musedchat
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hey #musedchat! Hope you are all staying warm - it's certainly nicer here in CO than it was last week!
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hello #musedchat ! I'm Susie from Roseville (near Sacramento, CA) and I teach 4th and 5th grade band.
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:03 PM EST
    1st snow day of the year today. 11 inches on the ground yesterday. Nice and relaxing. #musedchat
    In reply to @idopractice
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Good to see you as always. Things are much colder here in MI than last week. #musedchat
    In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:04 PM EST
    How are you tonight, Susie? #musedchat
    In reply to @TubaChic
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Jumping in from our 8/9 Winter Concert! Burton Hable, 6-12 Band in Ankeny, IA #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hope the concert is going well! #musedchat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:05 PM EST
    I'm well thanks. (Looking forward to break) How are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Greetings #musedchat. I'm David. I teach HS band & choir in the Sierra foothills of California.
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:06 PM EST
    We'll see in about 30 minutes. Assisting with seating! #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Good to see you David, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @MrAhrens
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:07 PM EST
    I'm doing well. Finally get a Monday night off! #MusEdChat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • stooge0323 Dec 12 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Greetings #musedchat! I'm Maureen. I teach MS and HS orchestra and guitar in Hanover County, VA.
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Q1: What's on your mind as we approach the holiday break? How is your year going so far? #musedchat
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Wow, impressive multi-tasking! #MusEdChat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat Maureen, glad you could join us tonight. #musedchat
    In reply to @stooge0323
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Obviously focused on impending concerts. Also looking beyond to motivate students to take risks, improve, and build skills. #musedchat
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Hello #musedchat! Lauren from Rochester, MI. HS and MS band.
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: It's been a great year. Focused a lot on self-reflection (for me & Ss), looking ahead to goal-setting for 2nd semester. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hi Lauren, how was your Monday? Snow day for you as well? #musedchat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I mean, now that my big concerts are over...obviously :-)! #musedchat
    • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:11 PM EST
      A1: It's been a great year. Focused a lot on self-reflection (for me & Ss), looking ahead to goal-setting for 2nd semester. #musedchat
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: Tomorrow is first day back from maternity leave- Concert Wed. Making sure I'm ready for concert is definitely a priority. #musedchat
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Yep- snow day for us for sure! #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: I'm focused on trying to inspire Ss to practice over the break and musicianship during last week. Will do BANDO again. #musedchat
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Wow, that is jumping right back into it! Congrats on the baby! #musedchat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: Student teacher number two is joining us in January, trying to make sure I'm ready for that to happen. #musedchat
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Must be a relief- hope your concerts went well! #musedchat
    In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:14 PM EST
    What grades do you do BANDO with? #musedchat
    In reply to @TubaChic
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: Upcoming concert/gigs, some arrangements I'm working on, Christmas gifts, and trying to stay on top of everything. #MusEdChat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Did you have a high percentage of kids do BANDO? Was thinking about a "12 days of Band-mas" or something #musedchat
    In reply to @TubaChic
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Hi #musedchat ! I'm Sarah, elementary music/chorus/band in MA
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: I decided to postpone Winter Concert until February to avoid "teaching to the test/concert". Great decision 4where we're at. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Welcome, Sarah! Hope you're doing well #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: singalong and concert! Great year, but busy. Hoping for a slight slow down January 10 #musedchat
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:16 PM EST
    YES! Nearly all my Ss turned in their sheet. Usually half turn in practice logs. I use smarties and trinkets as rewards #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • stooge0323 Dec 12 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Year is going well!. We are finishing up a rigorous concert season with many outside school performances. #musedchat #hcpsethics
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:17 PM EST
    They did! Love seeing kids step up. And a supportive admin makes everything go more smoothly! #musedchat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • stooge0323 Dec 12 @ 8:17 PM EST
    As we head into the holidays we are spending some time this week caroling on our instruments throughout school. #hcpsethics #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:18 PM EST
    May be forced to postpone our concert. Set for Monday, over a foot of snow expected next weekend. #musedchat
    In reply to @TubaChic
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:18 PM EST
    I LOVE f "12 days of Band-mas"! What are your ideas? Side note: I tell my kids: "Band makes you Smarties" #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Amen to that- love having a supportive administration! #musedchat
    In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Haven't figured out specifics yet. Probably things like perform for a family member, learn a new scale, etc. #musedchat
    In reply to @TubaChic
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A1 Trying to make sure we're set up for 2nd semester lessons and ensembles. Solo and Ensemble is in February! #MusEdChat
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:20 PM EST
    4th and 5th grade. I do funny ones like "play in your PJ's", "perform for a pet or stuffed animal". #musedchat
    In reply to @idopractice
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:20 PM EST
    How do lessons work at your school? Are they provided for all students? #MusEdChat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:20 PM EST
    It pays to be the photo/tech guy in our 5 person 6-12 team. I'm a grunt for tonight's concert! #MusEdChat https://t.co/xMMLC1O8md
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Love instrument caroling. Kids have a blast. #musedchat
    In reply to @stooge0323
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:21 PM EST
    We're doing that too! It's always a favorite for both my kids and the classes they go to! #musedchat
    In reply to @stooge0323
  • stooge0323 Dec 12 @ 8:22 PM EST
    We always feel rushed after our fall concert but I think the Winter Concert is a student/family favorite. #hcpsethics #musedchat
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Nice. I was curious if you did them with older kids (7th/8th) I wonder what the buy in would be like for them. #musedchat
    In reply to @TubaChic
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Hey everyone! Just getting in from a post-read-through run! How are y’all?? #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Doing well tonight, how about you? #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Q2: What are you most looking forward to in 2017? Going to try anything new? #musedchat
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2: Honestly...finishing my Masters (won't happen until Dec, though). But there is a light at the end of the tunnel :-)! #musedchat
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2 Using Gradual Release of Responsibility to teach small ensembles to rehearse themselves #musedchat
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Hey @TriToneJones! Doing well. Good to see you. #MusEdChat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Good luck! Trying to finish in May here. What are you studying and where? #musedchat
    In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A2 Also differentiating "combos" based on improvisation skill, not instrumentation to work on developing improv #MusEdChat
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A1: Just came off my first concert in my new position & read-through for musical I’m directing today, so…it’s been busy but good! #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Would love to hear about your process. #musedchat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Same to you, sir. Hopefully you’re having a good year thus far? #musedchat
    In reply to @MrAhrens
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A2: I'm thinking about trying to gamify band (which is why I am interested in BANDO). Looking into @classcraftgame... #musedchat
    In reply to @classcraftgame
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Ed Leadership/Principal License - UNC (Northern Colorado) #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A2: Looking forward to our chamber music project performances, composing music for midterms, & starting jazz band 2nd semester! #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Pretty well, Joe. Thanks! Yourself? #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • stooge0323 Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Q2: looking forward to new music, regional/All County Orch. Might try involving parents more. Maybe parent concert! #musedchat #HCPSethics
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Snow day today, so relaxed and happy. Back at it tomorrow though. #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • ACHSBands Dec 12 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Yeah 8th Grade Band! Warming up for Sleigh Ride by saying takadimi with fingers! #JaguarPride #AnkenyLearns #MusEdChat
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A2: Directing Les Mis w/combined schools. Multiple a cappella festivals for new groups we just started this year! #musedchat
  • Ms_A_Yeh Dec 12 @ 8:28 PM EST
    I've done some gamification in my orchestra class! https://t.co/qqc3NGCVnA #musedchat
    In reply to @idopractice
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Do you do this with jazz or concert groups? Looking to do more improv myself... #musedchat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:29 PM EST
    It's my professional learning for this year. I'll be writing about it (and working on it) in January-February #MusEdChat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Can't wait! We do a chamber concert in March, always looking to get better at it #musedchat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:30 PM EST
    This part just with jazz, but using similar differentiation with rehearsal skills in concert groups #MusEdChat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A2: Also looking forward to new semester & Spring repertoire. We’ve got some goodies lined up for next semester! #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A2: Kagan cooperative learning in general music, and lots of other stuff! Concert is right after break #musedchat
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Would love to hear more about your implementation! #musedchat
    In reply to @BurtonHable
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Thanks for the link! I agree there is a lot to it and you can go so many different ways with it. #musedchat
    In reply to @Ms_A_Yeh
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A2: Am going to try & revamp my communications to parents. Have been less effective w/ e-mail/Remind this SY so far. #musedchat
  • LStaniszewski1 Dec 12 @ 8:31 PM EST
    What are you playing? #musedchat
    In reply to @TriToneJones
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Also, Michigan Music Conference in January is always a good time. Lots of great sessions this year. #musedchat
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:32 PM EST
    absolutely! The improv stuff was part of my Masters Project https://t.co/WZV2DtAjzS #MusEdChat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Choral groups singing great arrangements of “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” & “Famine Song”. Plus Victoria’s “O Magnum” #musedchat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A2: also have some potential school travels lined up, which I think my kids will be way hyped for. #musedchat
  • TriToneJones Dec 12 @ 8:34 PM EST
    It’s an amazing piece…we’ve already started it. Just need to finish learning & woodshed! #musedchat
    In reply to @LStaniszewski1
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Florida has our MEA conf 2 days after break ends. I am PUMPED about that, of course. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Where is Florida's conference? #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A2: Look for more cross-curriculum lessons and more use of technology at the elementary level. #musedchat
  • TubaChic Dec 12 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A2: and hoping to go to CMEA in February! *crosses fingers* #musedchat
  • msmusiced Dec 12 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A2: I had ideas for the new year, but then I did them early. Now I'm just adding it to what I do. #musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Dec 12 @ 8:38 PM EST
    #Musedchat Antoine Buttigieg here from Woodbridge Ontario Canada HS instrumental music teacher MB and drumline director
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Welcome Antoine! #MusEdChat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Hey Antoine, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Oh also I'm new to this but HI!! I'm Emily & I teach 6th-8th band AND chorus in South Florida #musedchat
  • msmusiced Dec 12 @ 8:40 PM EST
    I'm Kagan trained, but I am not the biggest fan. I was burnt out during training. Too much interaction #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • MrBMusicTeacher Dec 12 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A1 #musedchat Christmas Concert. We have had a very bust 1st semester over 10 performances with the concert band MB AND drumline
  • MrBMusicTeacher Dec 12 @ 8:42 PM EST
    #Musedchat A2 going to incorporate more chamber assessment and sight reading for the kids. May enter in a @SoundSport competition
    In reply to @SoundSport
  • msmusiced Dec 12 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2: Debating on going to ILMEA. 3 colleges let music ed Ss go so I was more uncomfortable in packed rooms than learning :-( #musedchat
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Welcome Emily! Band & Chorus - yes! #MusEdChat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:45 PM EST
    it's definitely a lot - I'm not using them full time or strictly by the book - don't want to alienate my introverts #musedchat
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • MrDBoyer Dec 12 @ 8:45 PM EST
    What is the topic for tonight's #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q3: New year means new music for a lot of us. What are you most excited to pass out to your students? #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Just a general, end of 2016, open chat. #musedchat
    In reply to @MrDBoyer
  • msmusiced Dec 12 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A3: *cleaned* recorders. Hopefully get our ukulele program fully started for the first time -still need to mail DonorsChoose mail #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Oooh, awesome! Best of luck with the ukes. #musedchat
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • tromboneuop Dec 12 @ 8:48 PM EST
    I just remembered about #musedchat and I'm actually online at the right time for once! 😀
  • GCVIMusic Dec 12 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Just started working on "Imaginarium" by Randall Standridge. Great new chart. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Hey Anthony! #MusEdChat
    In reply to @tromboneuop
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A3: some super fun new songs! And band karate belts too #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Thanks for the info, love his music. We did "Afterburn" last year. #musedchat
    In reply to @GCVIMusic
  • tromboneuop Dec 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A3: I've been meaning for years to play Trumpeter of Krakow and this year I'm going to! Also looking at Into Joy of Spring again #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    translation: no idea what new songs we're doing yet but they'll be great 😬 #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Glad to have you with us Anthony! #musedchat
    In reply to @tromboneuop
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A3: my band kids are getting their Assessment music this week. Should be good. Chorus kids not til Jan. I think they'll enjoy it. #musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Dec 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    #Musedchat A3 our pop, or as I call it 'fluff' Blues Brothers review medley
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A3: 8th grade is getting the Sweeney arrangement of Horkstow Grange. Nothing else picked out yet. #musedchat
  • GCVIMusic Dec 12 @ 8:51 PM EST
    We have done a couple of his charts recently and commissioned him to write a piece for us. I really like his works. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • BurtonHable Dec 12 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3 Cesarini Greek Folk Song Suite Ivanhoe Appermont Brookmeyer Skylark Washut Caravan #MusEdChat
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: was more excited about rep last year, but I also overprogrammed my kids for Assessments & the results were not great. #musedchat
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: 8th Grade band is going to get the Conaway arrangement of "The Witch and The Saint". Love that piece. #musedchat
  • idopractice Dec 12 @ 8:52 PM EST
    How does your assessment process work? #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • MrAhrens Dec 12 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I love Horkstow Grange. We played that arrangment last year. Solid. #MusEdChat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:53 PM EST
    ahhhhhh I want to play this! Haven't played Posy in 3 years now 😣#musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Might be my favorite band piece ever. Those huge chords toward the end...goosebumps every time. #musedchat
    In reply to @MrAhrens
  • MrDBoyer Dec 12 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A2: I'm also excited to try out a mail merge app for Google docs to provide students with more feedback, quickly and easily. #musedchat
  • GCVIMusic Dec 12 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A3: Sure On This Shining Night - Saucedo, Imaginarium - Standridge, Rippling Watercolors - Balmages #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Dec 12 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A3: band getting Andalucia (march) by Victor Lopez & Sketches of Canada, arr. Michael Story (new to FBA list) this week. #musedchat
  • SarahMJoncas Dec 12 @ 8:57 PM EST
    do you have the wax cylinder recording of the singer that Grainger made? SO powerful #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr, @MrAhrens
  • MrDBoyer Dec 12 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A3: Marches! Americans We is at the top of the list. #musedchat
  • GCVIMusic Dec 12 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Us too. This fall has been insane. We have about a dozen performance between Concert Band, Drumline, and Choir #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Navy Band put them all on Youtube. https://t.co/nZ2w1p20h3 #musedchat
    In reply to @SarahMJoncas, @MrAhrens
  • jguarr - Moderator Dec 12 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks for a great chat tonight everybody. I hope your week goes well! #musedchat