Music Advisory Committee Agenda Jan 28 2016 00 i 20 Welcome Committee member updates v v vvvv Review meeting notes from November 4, 2015 Review recommendations from committee members Next steps * Share the notes with principals at PIA. ‘+ Discuss the findings with staff at each school (school-based work) + Determine the instructional implications of the discussion points ‘+ Determine short and long term plans for fine arts programs county-wide + Share with Fine Arts Advisory Committee on January 28 at Garrett College in CE room 205. Recommendations from School Based Administrators Elementary School Meetings: Jan 5, 21, and Feb. 9 + Looked at perimeters to develop equitable elementary music programs * Reviewed option A: an instrumental music teacher * Decided option A was counter productive to building music program + 45 minutes (1-5) 30 minutes (Prek/K) * Propose music schedules that include time for Band, Chorus, Enrichment, and General Music + Developing a presentation on the benefits of fine arts programs on the brain. * Would like to work with middle and high schools to offer student performances + Have more student performance opportunities throughout the school year + Afier school music programs Middle and High School Meeting: Jan 28 + Discuss Recommendations from school based administrators * Discuss the consideration of student competition versus local programs + MX and HS performances as a transitional activity + Mentoring programs for students as they transition between schoo! levels + Brainstorm what implication would occur with lose of student enrollment on programs + Choice of music and how it connects with the audiences, students, and others + Expectations of programs on commitment, discipline, work ethic, and other variables + How do we get more students to be part of programs? * Get student participation without making choices for students + Review and brainstorm how other programs operate their student participation Reflect on the findings, recommendations, and considerations in small groups Share committee reflections Recommendations year oie Action Commitments for Next Steps ke fer Ayal 25%, Wonlory : i Ce eae aullet suppe +Music Advisory Committee ‘Meeting notes from November 4, 2015 * Discuss Format * Goal: To support diverse student programs within our school system. What variables are in our control to support diverse participation in student programs? * What variables are not in our control to support diverse participation in student programs in cps? In Control: ‘+ Time (scheduling-class periods) + Continuity > High School ‘+ Helping parents understand the importance/value of the Arts to future success + Must be part of the curriculum + Re-instate “Fine Arts” career path + Offer Band all year (Music) * Encourage Arts participation at all levels Elementary: No pulling from recess Instrumental specialist to rotate through elementary schools Middle: Year-round Band and Chorus Middle School involvement in marching band High: Realignment of staff ~ Choral Specialist Middle & High ~ Band Specialist Middle & High = Two teachers at high school Other * Feeder concert for vertical alignment Elementary school -> Middle School € High School * External programs — Sat. academy county-wide ut of Our Control: + Student choices ‘Time at all levels + Scheduling + Inability to choose both band and chorus + Funding/staffingRecommendations Uoatitutional Qvamnitanent + Town superintendent to Beek students * Rosuting in xchediling improvements/adjustiyents making arts mare ofa priority, system wile Mowiitication of block sehectuting (hybrid) + Year tong band 8 chorus » Option fo fol both, * Hreak one class period into two 8 increase electives (double) Vhis would allow tand/Musie all four quarters * Develop Hine Arty pathway Stafting * Hifective utilization ot people's strengths + Veaching tn one's content area (specialization) + Additional staff to provide more musical opportunities Hementary instrumental Teacher(s) + viding into stronger middle schoot program (ke, band every day) Variety of ensemble opportunities (Short-term solution) Other + Present at PIG meeting. Next steps: + Share the notes with principals at PIA, + Discuss the findings with staff at each school (school-based work) + Determine the instructional implications of the discussion points + Determine short and long term plans for fine arts programs county-wide + Share with Fine Arts Advisory Committee on January 28 at Garrett College In CE room 205,6 9. 10. u. Recommendations from School Based Administrators Less focus on state competitions and more focus on local events (football games, parades ete,), [Have MX students participate, have a pep band at football and id “school spirit” and student participation.) in local band events. [This was discussed an we basketball games to bu Inclucle middle schoo! students will work out the logistic. Have 7" and 8" grade students possibly perform with high school bands in parades and in TOB competitions,] Bleecwer Feature More performances (currently, mainly Christmas and Spring). [At all levels} qvivig «Swe! Teach students and parents (audience) concert etiquette [This could be done «ach performance. A audience reminder stating “what it means to be a good audience member.” consistent for all schools] Possibly develop a mentoring program from high school band students to work with elementary students or middle school students. [Have middle and high school teachers talk to students before they transition to the next school level to build relationships with students, Band directors at both high schools could speak to potential students in advance of scheduling] Continue the high school performances at the elementary level. [This was discussed and a schedule will be worked out with elementary schools.] When it comes stress the “value in choices” for students. [We need to work together to have students participate in many opportunities.) Schedule band in the spring semester. The fall band can be after school in eri cheat addition to the RAM’s program, [This would give a full year band schedule. In time, if student requests increase in band, then a fall schedule will be added.] To schedule students based on what students are choosing. We need to use the data from what students are choosing to build the schedule. [Supply and demand requests] Elementary: Due to the instructional implications could it be done as an after school program (Chorus, Band, and extra-curricular instrumental programs)? [Enrichment programs have been developed after school at the majority of elementary schools to build interest and students? skill level.] Elementary: The recommendation at this time is to move forward with a presentation related to the benefits of music/arts at a PTO meeting. [Developing a 20 min presentation that will be presented on March 3, 2016 and at all elementary April/May Parent/Teacher Meetings. 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