We reached out to local music educators with the following questions.
1) What was the transition process like back in March and April, 2020?
2) What seems to work in online sessions as of now?
3) What has not worked in online sessions as of now?
4) How were you able (or unable) to accommodate for students who did not have access to technology (computer, internet, etc.)?
5) What do you do to try and keep students engaged in learning?
6) What is your fall (and potentially spring) program going to focus on?
7) Are there any virtual tools (e.g. virtual ensemble generators, etc.) that you have found useful during this time?
Listen to their responses below!
Ryan Dirlam, Director of Bands, Torres High School
Tess Lopes, Director of Bands, Washington Colony Elementary and Middle School
Anthony Perez, Director of Bands, Sunnyside High School
More from Anthony Perez: Virtual Ensemble Tutorial