Our new normal continues with the launch of virtual learning, which is set to begin on Monday at 9:00 AM. I have some important information on how this looks in band, as well as a couple other announcements.
FREE INTERNET ACCESS!
Spectrum is providing broadband for free for 60 days to households with K-12 students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Parents/Guardians will need to enroll to take advantage of this program by contacting Spectrum directly at 1-844-488-8395.
WEEKLY LESSONS
Starting Monday, all students will have weekly assignments. These assignments will be due on Friday, March 27, at noon. There will be a practicing component (30 points), a playing test component (100 points--see below), and a rehearsal participation component (30 points--see below). Click here for this week's lesson. This PDF version is also uploaded in the student's Google Classroom page. There is no need to print this document. The school will print this document for those who do not have internet or Smartmusic access.
PLAYING TESTS
Students will continue to have weekly playing tests on Smartmusic. If students cannot complete their Smartmusic test, they will need to complete the note name and rhythm quiz, as well as the rhythm composition. These are located in the PDF version of this week's lesson.
ATTENDANCE/REHEARSAL PARTICIPATION
I am required to take attendance weekly by checking in with students at least once per week. This also counts as your student's rehearsal participation grade. This will be handled in several ways:
- Zoom Rehearsals - Students will meet as a class on Monday and Friday for 30 minutes. The link and exact times are posted on student's Google Classroom pages. I will check in with everybody, answer questions, and hear individuals play.
- Zoom Office Hours - Students will have a chance to check in during my office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM-Noon.
- If students cannot get in on Zoom during the week, they are required to respond to a question on Google Classroom. I will post this question as an assignment on Monday morning.
If I do not hear from students by Friday at noon, I am required to log their absence and contact parents. Please be sure your student stays in touch with me as we work through our new virtual learning plan.
TRIP REFUNDS
I sound like the tax man when I say this: your spring trip refunds are in the mail! Trip refunds were sent out on Friday, March 20. Email me with any additional questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Once again, all upcoming events continue to be on hold. We are continuing to get through this situation as a community, and once we are able to have performances, I will update the calendar and share that information.
Even though I won't be there in person for you, I'm still there for you through email, Remind, and Google Classroom.
Onward!
-Mr. Jacques-
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