North Carolina Symphony Adopt-a-School Information Session

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