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SMFCSDFine Arts Restart 2020

Submitted to Tom Bratten, Superintendent

July 14, 2020

Fine Arts SubcommitteeMary Lou Muckleroy & Evelyn Haught, Co-Chairs

– Music:– Daniel Schneck, General Music K-6

– Samantha Sandman, Bands

– Nick Campagna, Choirs

– Sarah Behal, Strings

– Visual Arts– Andrea Schepis, K-6

– Jacob Williams, 7-12

– Theater– Melody Oberschlake, K-6

– Robert Putka, 7-12

– Additional committee members:– Andy Yanchunas, Lakeview Principal

– Jeff Hartmann, SMFHS Principal

– Nancy Brown, SMFCSD Board of Education

– Selena Cottrell, STA

– Jennifer Dudley, STA

– Additional contributors:– Krystal Grossi, Bands

– Michelle Surrena, Art 7-12

From the NAEA article “Arts Education is Essential”

– “Arts education supports the social and emotional well-being of students, whether through distance learning or in person. Self-awareness, self-efficacy, self-management and perseverance, social awareness and relationship skills are central to any arts education activity, no matter the age and ability of the student or the environment in which the learning takes place. The arts, with their strong emphasis on team-building and self-reflection, are supremely suited to reignite students’ interest in learning through collaboration, while simultaneously fostering creativity, critical thinking, and communication.”

– “Arts education nurtures the creation of a welcoming school environment where students can express themselves in a safe and positive way. Celebrating our ability to come together as educators and students is vital to creating a healthy and inclusive school community.”

Plan Format

– The SMFCSD Fine Arts Restart plan is organized so that each discipline – Visual

Arts, Music, and Theater – addresses essential considerations in three possible

educational formats, which we are calling Green, Yellow and Red:

Orange: 100% face-to-face teaching with necessary precautions

Red: Hybrid model (partially face-to-face, partially online)

Purple: 100% online

Plan Format

– Within each format (Orange/Red/Purple), the following considerations are addressed:

– Scheduling and facilities

– Social Distancing

– Instructional Strategies

– Equipment, Materials and Supplies

– Technology

– Assessment

– Resources for teachers will be included at the end of the plan

– NOTE: Marching band plans are part of the Athletic subcommittee and are not contained in this document.

Visual Arts

Art K-6: ORANGE

– Scheduling/Facilities:

– Class sizes above 18 will need to be split in order to maintain social distancing

– Time between classes will need to increase in order to maintain social distancing in hallways and doors

– Recommend holding class outside (weather permitting)

– Lakeview multi-purpose room could be used when multiple classes meet simultaneously

– Social Distancing:

– Follow district requirements for social distancing of students and staff, including masks

– Instructional Strategies:

– Plan lessons and activities that can be presented both in face-to-face and online formats

– Plan lessons that can be moved outside when possible

– Use document camera for teacher demonstrations

– Post lessons in Google Classroom as a backup

Art K-6: ORANGE

– Equipment/Materials/Supplies

– Students should provide their own art supply kits in Ziploc bags with name clearly visible; supply kits should include disinfectant wipes

– No sharing of student supplies

– Classroom equipment (including furniture, brushes and other tools) must be properly disinfected following district requirements

– Technology

– Teacher should have access to a document camera for demonstration purposes

– Post lessons to Google Classroom; communicate with students and parents through Google Classroom and email as needed

– Art Shows

– If having physical art show, limit attendance

– Consider virtual art shows

– Assessment

– Assess students according to normal procedures

Art K-6: RED

– Follow all procedures outlined in ORANGE for face-to-face instruction

– Plan all lessons to allow for both face-to-face and online learning

– Students are responsible for signing into Google Classroom daily/weekly

– Prepare lessons that can be started at home (preliminary sketches) and finished in class with teacher guidance

– Record teacher demonstrations for posting in Google Classroom

– Post instructions and examples to Google Classroom for student reference

– Students can send photos of work in progress to teacher for guidance

– Use video conferencing to help students as needed

– Recommend virtual art shows in place of physical shows

– Assessment of work based on current rubrics; grades should be posted regularly in Progress Book

Art K-6: PURPLE

– All instruction takes place in Google Classroom

– Students are responsible for signing into Google Classroom and checking in daily/weekly

– All instructions, examples, links and videos should be posted in Google Classroom to aid

caregivers in their understanding of assignments

– Regular, consistent communication with students and caregivers is essential

– Students send photos of their work to teacher for guidance/input

– Use video conferencing to provide help and feedback as needed

– Assessment of work based on current rubrics, modified as needed

– Grades posted regularly in Progress Book

Art 7-12: ORANGE


– Teachers often share conjoined classrooms; scheduling of art classes needs to be carefully considered

– Use staggered arrival/dismissal

– Masks are essential as students move between work stations


– Sinks are centrally located in some classrooms; social distancing and disinfection requirements should be posted and carefully monitored


– Follow district requirements for social distancing of students and staff, including masks


– Plan lessons and activities that can be presented both in face-to-face and online formats

– Plan lessons that can be moved outside when possible

– Use document camera for teacher demonstrations

– Post lessons in Google Classroom as a backup

Art 7-12: ORANGE


– Students should not share equipment or supplies

– Add disinfectant wipes to student supply list

– Classroom equipment (including furniture, brushes and other tools) must be properly disinfected following district requirements

– Technology

– Teacher should have access to a document camera for demonstration purposes

– Post lessons to Google Classroom as backup; communicate with students and parents through Google Classroom and email as needed

– Art Shows

– If having physical art show, limit attendance

– Consider virtual art shows

Art 7-12: RED


– Plan all lessons to allow for both face-to-face and online learning


– Prepare lessons that can be started at home (preliminary sketches) and finished in class with teacher guidance



– Students can send photos of work in progress to teacher for guidance


– Recommend virtual art shows in place of physical shows

– Student portfolios should be maintained for assessment purposes

Art 7-12: PURPLE



– All instructions, examples, links and videos should be posted in Google Classroom to aid in understanding of assignments

– Regular, consistent communication with students and families is essential

– Students send photos of their work to teacher for guidance/input



– Student portfolios should be maintained for assessment purposes


General Music K-6: ORANGE


– Schedule smaller classes in order to maintain social distancing

– Increase time between classes to maintain social distancing during class change



– Follow district requirements for social distancing of students and staff, including masks and face shields


– Singing should not be permitted until research/guidance comes out; replace with humming, speaking of words

– Replace singing activities with rhythm/instrument activities, including body percussion

– Line dancing can be used as long as social distancing is maintained

– Word/rhythm composition activities could be used

– Take “virtual” field trips

– For younger students, use story books with accompaniment/sound effects

General Music K-6: ORANGE


– Students could provide their own instrument kits (see ideas in the “Resources” section)

– No sharing of student supplies, including instruments, books and sheet music

– Classroom equipment (including furniture and instruments) must be properly disinfected following district requirements

– Technology

– Teacher should have access to a microphone amplification system in order to reduce vocal projection and to help in outside setting

– Teacher should have access to a SMART board for virtual field trips and concert experiences

– Post lessons to Google Classroom; communicate with students and parents through Google Classroom and email as needed

– Performances

– Consider recording performances at school and sharing with families

– If considering live performances, reduce audience size through ticketing

– Assessment

– Assess students according to normal procedures (except for singing)

General Music K-6: RED


– Plan all lessons to allow for both face-to-face and online learning (see ideas in “Resources” section)


– Introduce concepts in class to be finished remotely



– Students can send videos of their performances for teacher feedback


– Recommend virtual performances in place of live performances

– Assessments could be done in class or remotely (singing); grades should be posted regularly in Progress Book

General Music K-6: PURPLE



– All instructions, examples, links and videos should be posted in Google Classroom to aid caregivers in their understanding of assignments

– Regular, consistent communication with students and caregivers is essential

– Students send photos/videos of their work to teacher for guidance/input




– See digital resources for music instruction in “Resources” section

Instrumental Ensembles Lakeview/Kimpton: ORANGE

– Scheduling/Facilities

– Assign students to specific large group rehearsals (before school) at Lakeview in order to reduce numbers and maintain social distancing

– Use multiple rooms for daily lessons when two or more teachers (band) are present

– Instrument racks will need to be moved out of Kimpton orchestra room to allow for social distancing


– Maintain district-required social distancing

– No sharing of stands, books, sheet music or other equipment (may need to purchase

– String players and percussionists can wear masks per district recommendations


– Emphasis on individual progress and not on large group performances

– Divide students into chamber ensembles as space and supervision allow

Instrumental Ensembles Lakeview/Kimpton: ORANGE– Equipment/Materials/Supplies

– Students should have their own lesson books, sheet music and stands (may need to

purchase more stands)

– School-owned instruments must be assigned to a student and not be shared

– Percussionists should have their own kits (sticks, mallets, etc.)

– Students should sanitize hands, mouthpieces, etc. using sanitizing wipes

– Brass students must provide a lap towel and spray bottle of mouthpiece sanitizer

– Equipment should be disinfected daily per district recommendations

– Technology

– Use document camera for demonstrations

– Record group lessons for sharing with home-bound students

Instrumental Ensembles Lakeview/Kimpton: ORANGE– Performances

– If considering live performances, reduce audience size through ticketing or splitting

large groups into smaller group performances

– Consider recording performances at school and sharing with families

– Consider modifying number of performances in order to reduce contact

– Verify public performance licensing prior to videotaping concerts for publishing on

internet

– Assessment

– Band: Students will be assessed using the band grading checklist

– Strings: Students will be assessed using the orchestra rubric

Instrumental Ensembles Lakeview/Kimpton: RED


– No morning large ensemble practices


– Encourage small ensembles and project-based learning

– Students will keep a log of home practice and submit to teacher in Google Classroom




– Recommend virtual performances in place of live performances

– Assessments can be done in class or remotely; grades should be posted regularly in Progress Book

Instrumental Ensembles Lakeview/Kimpton: PURPLE


– Students are responsible for signing into Google Classroom for weekly lessons and sectionals

– Written assignments will be used to introduce and reinforce concepts

– All instructions, examples, links and videos should be posted in Google Classroom to aid caregivers in their understanding of assignments

– Students can use backing tracks (provided in lesson books) for accompaniment and pitch reference

– Students send videos of their playing to teacher for guidance/input


– Encourage students to play for family (a “living room” concert)


– Students can complete self-assessments and submit to teacher for a grade

– Students can record a summative performance using play-along tracks and submit for a grade


Instrumental Ensembles HS: ORANGE


– Orchestra will need to use band room or stage in order to maintain social distancing if full group is present

– Additional space for band rehearsals may be needed

– Use of vertical dividers would allow for closer seating

– Entering/exiting of music wing will need to be staggered in order to maintain social distancing


– Follow district requirements for social distancing

– String students should wear face masks at all times


– Emphasis on individual progress

– Record instruction for posting to Google Classroom for homebound students

– Divide students into small ensembles when appropriate



– No sharing of music stands, books or sheet music (music stands will need to be purchased)

– School-provided instruments will need to be sanitized properly after each use

– Students should provide sanitizing wipes or diluted disinfectant solution w/ disposable towels if sharing an instrument (NOTE: sharing of instruments is almost a necessity in orchestra due to size of cellos and basses and the transportation issues that those instruments entail).

– Technology

– Tuners needed for orchestra students in order to cut down on teacher tuning of instruments (disinfection would make teacher tuning highly impractical)

– Students could be allowed to use tuners on their phones if permitted


– Performances

– Video recording of performances to be shared with families and homebound students

– Consider ticketing to reduce audience size

– May decide to forego live performances

– Check on public performance licensing prior to releasing video recordings

– Assessment

– Band: Students will be assessed using the band grading checklist

– Strings: Students will be assessed using the orchestra rubric

Instrumental Ensembles HS: RED



– Utilize small ensembles and project-based learning as appropriate (use Zoom for at-home ensemble practice)





– Students can send videos of their performances for teacher feedback and assessment


– Record performances to be sent to families and peers

– Assessments could be done in class or remotely; grades should be posted regularly in Progress Book

Instrumental Ensembles HS: PURPLE– All instruction takes place in Google Classroom


– Record weekly lesson instruction for posting in Google Classroom

– Written assignments will be used to introduce and reinforce concepts

– All instructions, examples, links and videos should be posted in Google Classroom

– Students can use backing tracks for accompaniment and pitch reference

– Students send videos of their playing to teacher for guidance/input


– Encourage students to play for family (a “living room” concert)


– Students can complete self-assessments and submit to teacher for a grade

– Students can record a summative performance using play-along tracks and submit for a grade


Vocal Ensembles: ORANGE


– Will need multiple rooms for small ensemble rehearsals

– Large group rehearsals must take place in a very large space, such as a gymnasium, commons, cafeteria or outside (weather-permitting)


– Maintain district-required social distancing

– Follow recommendations for reducing spread of aerosols/droplets

– No sharing of choral folders, books, sheet music or other equipment


– Focus on individual musicianship instead of on large group performances

– Student rotations over several days allowing for face-to-face instruction at least two days per week

– Need additional supervision of small ensembles (parents, volunteers, etc.)

– More students involved in musical leadership roles

Vocal Ensembles: ORANGE


– Students will need their own choral folders, books and sheet music copies

– Folders should be taken with students each day, not left in room

– Music can be delivered electronically to students

– Technology

– Accompaniment tracks provided to students for practice

– Additional keyboards for extra rooms

– Performances

– Consider live-streamed concerts with limited or no audience

– Consider varied performance formats (small groups vs. large groups)

– Consider alternate venues and outside performance opportunities

– Assessment

– 60% participation, 20% performance based assessments, 20% non-singing activities (music theory, history and appreciation)

Vocal Ensembles: RED



– Utilize small ensembles and project-based learning as appropriate (use Zoom for at-home ensemble practice)

– Modify repertoire selections to suit a variety of small ensembles and abilities



– Record teacher demonstrations and rehearsals for posting in Google Classroom


– Students can send videos of their performances for teacher feedback and assessment


– Record performances to be sent to families and peers

– Consider solo recitals w/ limited audience or virtual presentation

– Assessments could be done in class or remotely; grades should be posted regularly in Progress Book

Vocal Ensembles: PURPLE



– Record weekly lesson instruction for posting in Google Classroom

– All instructions, examples, links and videos should be posted in Google Classroom

– Students can use recorded tracks for accompaniment and pitch reference

– Modify repertoire selections to suit a variety of small ensembles and abilities

– Students send videos of their singing to teacher for guidance/input


– Encourage students to perform for family (a “living room” concert)


– See digital resources for music instruction in “Resources” section

Theater

Theater: ORANGE

– Scheduling and facilities

– Need large spaces for large group rehearsals; rehearse outside (weather-permitting)

– Use of dressing rooms and backstage areas must be carefully planned and monitored

– No dressing room access until final rehearsals and performances

– Curtains and drops should be open during all rehearsals


– Rehearse in small groups when possible

– No sharing of props, makeup, costumes, etc.

– Avoid choreography that includes touching and singing in a circle

– Students should maintain 8-10 feet social distance during strenuous choreography

– Consider social distancing when blocking shows and planning exits/entries

– Students must have own water bottles/snacks

Theater: ORANGE


– Provide practice tracks for students

– Utilize cast understudies in case of illness

– Choose productions that require smaller casts and minimal stage props

– Equipment, Materials and Supplies

– Students must have their own copies of scripts and take home each night

– No sharing of props, makeup, costumes, scripts, etc.

– No sharing of microphones

– Technology

– Could live stream performances with publisher permission

– Performances

– Consider varied performance options such as showcase performances and mini performances over multiple evenings

– Limit ticket sales in order to reduce audience size

Theater: RED


– Students could rehearse dialogue in small groups via Zoom on days they are not

in school

– Rehearsals would be limited to different scenes/musical numbers with small

groups rather than full cast

– Live stream mini performances as well as in-person audience capped at a

certain number

Theater: PURPLE


– Director create practice tracks for students

– Director meet with students via Zoom for all rehearsals

– Student digital showcase performance (students perform with accompaniment track

from their location)

– Publish recordings to district social media with student/parent permission

Resources for Educators

Resources

– Ohio Alliance for Arts Education Guidance Document:

https://oaae.net/2020/06/23/arts-education-recommendations/

– New Jersey September Ready Arts Education Guidance:

https://www.artsednj.org/arts-ed-nj-issues-september-ready-fall-2020-guidanc

e-for-arts-education/

– Considerations for a Safe Return to the Instrumental Music Classroom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEmhzcFFIlc

– Lakewood Schools Music Education Blueprint: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q6BRqw-FbKYExe59Jsw-hoLL-dk8bbrAJ7qTAuWLhBs/edit

https://oaae.net/2020/06/23/arts-education-recommendations/

https://www.artsednj.org/arts-ed-nj-issues-september-ready-fall-2020-guidance-for-arts-education/

https://www.artsednj.org/arts-ed-nj-issues-september-ready-fall-2020-guidance-for-arts-education/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEmhzcFFIlc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q6BRqw-FbKYExe59Jsw-hoLL-dk8bbrAJ7qTAuWLhBs/edit

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