Adopt-a-School Information Session December 1, 2020 – 4:30 PM
Program Interest
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Nearly 100 applications received
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38 counties represented
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64 teachers paired with NCS musicians • 30 elementary schools • 20 middle schools • 17 high schools
Program Selection
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Committee formed to review applications
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Selection Criteria • New Counties • Hometown Strong / Economic Tier • Funding and Support • Musician Interests
• Musician/Teacher Communication
Program Guidelines & Expectations
• 2-5 Virtual Visits – Discuss and schedule with your musician • Set up and send video links in advance • Schedule visits through winter and spring
• Co-teaching experience – Plan to engage with musician during visits! • Plan ahead and consider student needs • Difficulty with musician communication? Contact Jason
• Begin conversation with what your students need • Ask musician for input and ideas • Elementary
Activity/Virtual Visit Examples
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Instrument/Musician Introductions Tie into NCS Digital Education Concert Have musician talk about melody, tempo, rhythm, etc Connect to science (sound), math (rhythm), or history of instrument/compose
• Middle/High • Have musician work with specific sections • Careers in music • Tie into 1 State 1 Score (coming soon)
Program Evaluation
• Complete a report following each visit • Provide assessment of visit • What did the musician do? • What did students learn? • What are goals and objectives for future visits?
• Check-in following first visit
• New program for students AND adults coming soon!
• Individual parts and sheet music for "Ode to Joy" • Available for all instruments and playing levels
1 State 1 Score
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Chord Strummers (Ukuele, Guitar, Banjo, etc) Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Woodwinds + Brass Percussion
• Upload video recording for possible inclusion in collage video performance
• Have musician work with students to prepare parts • Attend Cultural Arts LIVE to learn more