From: Ann Berman
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:10:43 -0500
I have 4 different grade level chorus rehearsals and 2 ensemble rehearsals
each week. Chorus is never cancelled, as it is "common planning time" for
the classroom teachers. If I am out, the sub takes the class and I insist
that all available paras attend as well. I do cancel my ensembles if I am
out. Chorus runs from week 2 all the way to the end of the year, even after
the concerts. 5th grade spends the time working on social dancing as well
as a graduation song. 2nd-4th grade usually have their Musical Theater unit
during Chorus (basically, I introduce a composer/lyricist and then show a
video...). I usually have about 3 weeks from the last concert to the end of
school. I have been known to take them out on the playground as well
sometimes. Ensembles end after the last concert.
Ann in Boston
Annberman6563@gmail.com
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Subject: [MK8] question for elementary chorus teachers
Seasons Greetings!
I have a question for all elementary, in-school chorus teachers.
I have always (for 16 years) taught chorus after school. This year,
however, my VERY small district has gone to 1 bus run per day for all K-12
students, thus getting rid of after school events. Long story short: now
chorus is during the day. This has brought up issues I have not previously
given thought to!
How do you in-school chorus teachers handle canceling chorus? Is chorus
ever cancelled? Do your subs teach chorus? And do you still have chorus
even after your concerts are over?
Many thanks for your input!
Jody
Jody Parisi
Vocal Music
Caledonia-Mumford Elementary School
Caledonia, NY
jparisi@cal-mum.org
"The fact that children make beautiful music is less significant
than the fact that music makes beautiful children."
Cheryl
Lavendar