Music

Elementary General Music

• In most cases, music classes will transition to music classrooms.

• Music kits for each child will be provided:

  • Primary Grades (4K-2): rhythm sticks, egg shaker, scarf, wrist bells.

  • Secondary Grades (3-5): bucket drum, drumsticks, egg shaker, scarf.

• Singing in five, 10 or 15-minute increments (masked) is allowed as air purifiers will be placed in general music classrooms.

Elementary Band/Orchestra/Strings

• Orchestra (Grades 4-5) & Prelude Strings (Grades 5K-3)

  • Lessons will continue and the schedule will be communicated by the teacher.

  • Full Orchestra rehearsals will be scheduled after Spring Break.

• 5th Grade Band

  • Lessons will transition to in-person and the schedule will be communicated by the teacher.

  • "PPE" (e.g., band masks and bell covers) will be provided to all band students and teachers.

  • Air purifiers have been placed in band rooms.

  • Full Band opportunities will be scheduled after Spring Break.

Secondary Performance Music (Grades 6-12)

• Band

  • At the beginning of fourth quarter, classes will transition to in-person band rehearsals.

  • "PPE" (e.g., band masks and bell covers) will be provided to all band students and teachers.

  • Air purifiers have been placed in band rooms.

  • Playing will occur in 30-minute intervals in classes lasting longer than 38 minutes.

  • Music First materials and resources will still be utilized by band students until the end of the year.

  • Students must take instruments home daily to assist with clearing of rooms, etc.

• Choir

  • At the beginning of fourth quarter, classes will transition to in-person band rehearsals.

  • "PPE: (e.g., vocal masks designed specifically for singing) will be provided to all choir students and teachers.

  • Air purifiers have been placed in all choir rooms.

  • Singing will occur in 30-minute intervals in classes lasting longer than 38 minutes.

  • Music First materials and resources will still be utilized by band students until the end of the year.

• Orchestra

  • Will rehearse as “normal."

  • Students must take instruments home daily to assist with cleaning of rooms, etc. Exception: bass and cello students who have an instrument at home and one at school; all instruments must be in cases and bags overnight for protection from the cleaning process.

Secondary General Music Classes

• Intermediate School: 6th Grade General Music & 7th Grade Music Innovations

  • Students will have digital assignments

  • Music kits (e.g., bucket drum, drumsticks, egg shaker, scarf) for each student are available in both classes.

• High School: Sound Engineering & Design Class & Musical Theater Class

  • Classes will continue as usual

  • Digital assignments as much as possible