Episode #132: 3 Stars and a Wish
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Main Theme: 3 Stars and a Wish
Carrie and Tanya share some thoughts about their first year at their new schools. We each share 3 things that have gone well, and one goal or wish for next year.
Tanya's 3 Stars and a Wish
⭐: Tanya has focused on singing just for the joy of singing and not necessarily tying every song into a specific concept or skill
⭐: Tanya has been thoughtful about organized dancing and movement and how to introduce specific skills at each grade
⭐: Tanya has been including more genres of music other than traditional American folk music (popular music and "world" music) for listening
🧚♀️: Tanya's wish for next year is to have more student-directed activities
⭐: Tanya has been thoughtful about organized dancing and movement and how to introduce specific skills at each grade
⭐: Tanya has been including more genres of music other than traditional American folk music (popular music and "world" music) for listening
🧚♀️: Tanya's wish for next year is to have more student-directed activities
Carrie's 3 Stars and a Wish
⭐: Carrie focused a lot on singing and melodic literacy work this year
⭐: Carrie has established routines and procedures that have set students up for success and learning throughout the year and into the future
⭐: Carrie has started new performance traditions by presenting programs where students are doing more organic music-making activities rather than pre-packaged musicals
🧚♀️: Carrie's wish for next year is to work more on part-work (particularly Orff ensembles), starting with simple beat vs. rhythm activities at the beginning of the year
⭐: Carrie has established routines and procedures that have set students up for success and learning throughout the year and into the future
⭐: Carrie has started new performance traditions by presenting programs where students are doing more organic music-making activities rather than pre-packaged musicals
🧚♀️: Carrie's wish for next year is to work more on part-work (particularly Orff ensembles), starting with simple beat vs. rhythm activities at the beginning of the year
Know Better, Do Better
Tanya reflects on how it's difficult to have conversations with colleagues about problematic literature and the importance of stepping up and not being afraid to have those conversations.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Carrie recommends having a small stage map included in your performance programs so that audience members will have an idea of where their child will be standing during the performance and seat themselves accordingly. Carrie also recommends having your program in a digital format with a QR code posted along with a small stack of printed programs.
Coda
Tanya recommends watching "Schmicago" on Apple TV
Carrie recommends watching "Murdaugh Murders" A Southern Scandal" on Netflix
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