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Subject: Re: [MK8] question for elementary chorus teachers

From: Norm Sands

Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:29:10 -0800 (PST)

When I had an actual chorus period (I don't this year - too many classes!) =
if I was ever out for any reason, all of my classes would be cancelled beca=
use they do not hire a substitute for me.� I don't complain about this be=
cause getting a substitute with musical knowledge is a slim chance and also=
I have way too many things in the music room that could get damaged or sto=
len if the right hands were not minding the store.

If they hire a substitute for you, chorus could still meet.� Simply doing=
a "sing-through" wouldn't hurt and would keep the music fresh in their min=
ds.� You would need to leave recordings, copies, etc. with detailed instr=
uctions.

When my holiday concert was over, I would use the chorus period to meet wit=
h special performance groups (Orff ensemble, recorder groups, keyboard grou=
ps, etc.).� We would perform for awards assemblies, Music In Our Schools =
Month, or other special occasions.

�
Norm Sands
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> From: Jody Parisi
>To: mk8list@musick8.com =

>Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 12:28 PM
>Subject: [MK8] question for elementary chorus teachers
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>Seasons Greetings!
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>I have a question for all elementary, in-school chorus teachers.
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>I have always (for 16 years) taught chorus after school.� This year, how=
ever, my VERY small district has gone to 1 bus run per day for all K-12 stu=
dents, thus getting rid of after school events.� Long story short: now ch=
orus is during the day.� This has brought up issues I have not previously=
given thought to!
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>How do you in-school chorus teachers handle canceling chorus?� Is chorus=
ever cancelled?� Do your subs teach chorus?� And do you still have cho=
rus even after your concerts are over?
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>Many thanks for your input!
>
>Jody
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>Jody Parisi
>Vocal Music
>Caledonia-Mumford Elementary School
>Caledonia, NY =

>jparisi@cal-mum.org =

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>"The fact that children make beautiful music is less significant =

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