We are all responsible for our actions and our community. In order to make sure everyone feels safe and is able to learn, students are expected to follow these behavior expectations:
When interacting with classmates or teachers, always speak and write kindly and use appropriate language. Remember how it feels to be talked or written about in a disrespectful way. We are all responsible for how safe and happy our classroom community feels.
Be kind to yourself. We are all going through a difficult and uncertain time, everyone in their own way. Don’t forget to reach out if you need help in any way.
If you are using one, be respectful to your instrument. You (not your parents, not your siblings) are responsible for your instrument. Remember, it is expensive and not always possible to repair instruments. If you break your instrument, you and the next student who was supposed to use it won’t have one to use.
It is expected that you attend all zooms for our music classes. I will be taking attendance every day. Please arrive on time at the beginning of the hour. After 10 minutes, anyone who comes in will be marked late.
Come to class prepared with your materials (music, instrument, pencil, anything else you may need)
Please keep your camera on during zooms. It will keep us all connected, and it will allow me to make sure you are there and engaged.
Keep away from distractions while on zooms: put phones in the other room, turn off TVs and games, use headphones if you have them
Don’t forget to reach out to me or your classmates with questions! We are all here to help each other!
I will be assigning playing check-ins and/or activities twice a week to turn in. Use these activities and my feedback to learn and improve.
Practice your music making, instrument, or voice at least four times a week. This may or may not be possible every week depending on your family’s situation at home, so do what you can!
Practicing does not always sound good! As I like to say: “Make loud mistakes! That’s how you learn!”
- Be respectful: Be respectful to others, yourself, and the materials.
When interacting with classmates or teachers, always speak and write kindly and use appropriate language. Remember how it feels to be talked or written about in a disrespectful way. We are all responsible for how safe and happy our classroom community feels.
Be kind to yourself. We are all going through a difficult and uncertain time, everyone in their own way. Don’t forget to reach out if you need help in any way.
If you are using one, be respectful to your instrument. You (not your parents, not your siblings) are responsible for your instrument. Remember, it is expensive and not always possible to repair instruments. If you break your instrument, you and the next student who was supposed to use it won’t have one to use.
- Be responsible: Attend the zooms, keep your camera on, ask questions, write emails, ask friends. This is how you will learn and feel connected during these strange times.
It is expected that you attend all zooms for our music classes. I will be taking attendance every day. Please arrive on time at the beginning of the hour. After 10 minutes, anyone who comes in will be marked late.
Come to class prepared with your materials (music, instrument, pencil, anything else you may need)
Please keep your camera on during zooms. It will keep us all connected, and it will allow me to make sure you are there and engaged.
Keep away from distractions while on zooms: put phones in the other room, turn off TVs and games, use headphones if you have them
Don’t forget to reach out to me or your classmates with questions! We are all here to help each other!
- Try your best: Having grit and determination, mixed with enthusiasm and positivity, is what makes a successful musician and human!
I will be assigning playing check-ins and/or activities twice a week to turn in. Use these activities and my feedback to learn and improve.
Practice your music making, instrument, or voice at least four times a week. This may or may not be possible every week depending on your family’s situation at home, so do what you can!
Practicing does not always sound good! As I like to say: “Make loud mistakes! That’s how you learn!”
