Maintained seating charts for ELO chorus; 3 ensembles, 276 students
Student officers took attendance, ELO Chorus and maintained records of missing students
Students in music class are required to log goals and completed tasks with the stage manager of the 12 weeks theater project in each class. This is part of their class rubric and is added to their clip board at the end of each class during the project.
Held several chorus and band council meetings throughout the school year. Turned in minutes and maintained records of all fundraisers, expenses, and deposits for the band and chorus student activities club.
Maintained permission slips and travel applications for performing groups
Maintained permission slips for on-line photos and performances
Housed the PMEA District 3 Elementary and Middle Level Music Libraries
Ran 3 successful fundraisers for the music department
4c. Communicating with Families
maintained website
Flipped/Blended Classroom using YouTube and Google Classroom
All assignments posted on Google Classroom
Rehearsal files for students kept on-line (Website and Google Classroom)
Utilized skyward to email all chorus and band parents
Music Department newsletters twice a year
Programs for Veterans, Holiday, Select Choir, and Pops Concerts
Multiple fliers sent home with students for each concert and special projects
3 evening concerts (December, February and May) for parents, Veterans Day In-School Program
Live Webcast of Choral performance for Music In Our Schools Month
Awards program during ELO 5/31
Open house power point presentation on syllabus and student expectations
5th grade Visit/Year in review video
Hosted 2 Music Parent Association meetings (September and November via Zoom Web Meetings)
Students designed this year's band and chorus shirts which are used not only as a concert uniform, but to promote the music program at DAMS
Students voted on music for the spring concert, which was performed for their families on 5/24/16
Music class students are encouraged to participate in 'Cultural Show and Tell Day' each 12 weeks. This event asks students to discuss their cultural background and family customs with their parents or guardians and bring in food or items from their families backgrounds or household traditions.
Over $10,000 in donations this school year from DonorsChoose
4d. Participating in the Professional Community
Presented a session ("Flipping and Blending the Classroom") at PMEA District 3 In-Service, District Chorus, PAMLE Conference, PMEA State Conference, and for a PMEA Webinar
Presented 2 sessions at PMEA District 3 Professional Development Day ("Flipping and Blending the Classroom" and "PMEA Model Curriculum")
President of District 3 of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Assisted host for District Chorus ( DAHS)
Provided lights and sound for school assemblies and pep rallies
Directed School Play "The Trials of Robin Hood"
Attended Athletic Events
Member of the Schools to Watch committee
Volunteered with the MS Marching band, which marched in 2 community parades (Homecoming and Halloween)
Prepared playlist or provided DJ services for all school dances, 6th grade fun day, and end of the year activities
Regularly communicate with guidance department and teams on student issues
Actively worked to find funding and opportunities for music department: DonorsChoose, VH1 Foundation, John Lennon Bus, Donations from local businesses and Reitz Theater. Over $10,000 in donations this school year
Submitted all paperwork and met all deadlines for the NAMM Foundations 2018 SupportMusic Merit Award
Participated, as an officer, in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Awarded an Extra Mile Award from PAECT
Assisted with lights and sound for various events including band concerts and assemblies.
Worked on Music Department Curriculum and Curriculum for the new 9 weeks music classes
Communicate regularly with the middle school band director, as well as the high school and elementary music teachers.
Communicated with the elementary classroom teachers and administrators to set up visits to all 5th grade students in the district to communicate music opportunities in MS. (see recruitment video here)
Regularly collaborate and share with other teachers in the building.
Implemented special "screen friendly" lighting and flexible seating in all C124 classes
Always striving to learn new tools and techniques for my classroom