How Could Virtual Music Instruction Work in Fall 2020?
Here's how it was done with our Wind Ensemble:
Here's how it was done with our Wind Ensemble:
What Could Marching Band & Colorguard Look Like in Fall 2020?
As with all aspects of life these days, our fall Marching Band & Colorguard season is going to require us to be flexible and adapt as circumstances change. Our dedicated faculty has already been reimagining marching season, and developing a variety of plans with physical distancing and student safety in mind. At this time we are planning on holding Band Camp in August, though the format will be modified to adhere to safety guidelines.
Right now, we expect that Band Camp will be augmented with online teaching and resources, though we hope for as much in person experiences as possible (we know this is where that social magic happens that is so valuable to the students). Because it is unlikely that field shows will be permitted to occur, our current plan is to shift to a parade format. The routine would be performed at the first opportunity, even if that turns out to be after the end of a typical marching season or after the new year (though the Marching Band and Colorguard class itself will still only be a fall semester class).
We are aware fall and spring sports schedules are in a state of flux, and that spring schedules may be impacted as a result. We will keep an eye on all those developments, and factor them into our scheduling as needed. Usually around this time we would be circulating MB&CG Camp paperwork and talking about fair share donations. But since there is no way to know the costs with any degree of certainty, we are suspending our fair share discussions until we know more.
We will, however, be moving forward with obtaining paperwork (emergency contact information, etc), so if your student has registered for marching band or colorguard, please look for a follow up email from us in the next few weeks. Should you have any questions about marching band, please email Karni Syed at karnisyed@gmail.com. If you have questions about colorguard please email Michele Gentille at mgband@yahoo.com.
As with all aspects of life these days, our fall Marching Band & Colorguard season is going to require us to be flexible and adapt as circumstances change. Our dedicated faculty has already been reimagining marching season, and developing a variety of plans with physical distancing and student safety in mind. At this time we are planning on holding Band Camp in August, though the format will be modified to adhere to safety guidelines.
Right now, we expect that Band Camp will be augmented with online teaching and resources, though we hope for as much in person experiences as possible (we know this is where that social magic happens that is so valuable to the students). Because it is unlikely that field shows will be permitted to occur, our current plan is to shift to a parade format. The routine would be performed at the first opportunity, even if that turns out to be after the end of a typical marching season or after the new year (though the Marching Band and Colorguard class itself will still only be a fall semester class).
We are aware fall and spring sports schedules are in a state of flux, and that spring schedules may be impacted as a result. We will keep an eye on all those developments, and factor them into our scheduling as needed. Usually around this time we would be circulating MB&CG Camp paperwork and talking about fair share donations. But since there is no way to know the costs with any degree of certainty, we are suspending our fair share discussions until we know more.
We will, however, be moving forward with obtaining paperwork (emergency contact information, etc), so if your student has registered for marching band or colorguard, please look for a follow up email from us in the next few weeks. Should you have any questions about marching band, please email Karni Syed at karnisyed@gmail.com. If you have questions about colorguard please email Michele Gentille at mgband@yahoo.com.
