Band Meets Strings 2-11 Reflections
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Jun 17, 2024 As summer break begins, the speakers reflect on the school year, celebrating both triumphs and challenges in music education. They discuss memorable concerts and the transition from elementary to high school, highlighting the importance of community and student engagement. The creative 'Orchestra Olympics' adds a playful twist to recruitment, while the need for diverse composers in the curriculum sparks thoughtful discussion. Finally, they emphasize the value of student feedback in improving classroom dynamics and the role of music improvisation in fostering collaboration.
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End-Of-Year Celebrations
- Patrick and Tiffany celebrate finishing the school year and reflect on spring concerts and PD days.
- Patrick describes changing gym orientation and students making a Lego costume that he partially wore during the concert.
Layout Affects Concert Atmosphere
- Changing concert layout altered audience energy and sightlines but worsened gym acoustics.
- Patrick emphasizes balancing fun and focused concert etiquette in large non-ideal spaces.
Watching Students Grow Over Three Years
- Patrick reflected on promoting sixth graders through eighth and the pride of watching long-term growth.
- He notes having taught many students for all three years, celebrating their journeys at promotion.