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Concert Tasks For Students Who Don't Want To Perform

Submitted by Nancy McCullough, Batavia, New York

Idea posted 2003-06-24

I work at a school where concerts involve K-8 and participation is required. I let students know that participation in class is rated 0-10. Prior to our concert, I encountered those older male students who didn't want to contribute. (Either they don't think it is "cool" to sing, or they are trying to model unacceptable behavior for their peers.)

I recruited some of these students as stage crew to set up, draw curtains, make decorations, etc. They were still involved from the beginning of the whole process.