performing arts BEF grant work by Carolyn Castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m discoveries en-us 2020-07-28 12:51:36 UTC 2025-11-19 13:09:41 UTC hello@padlet.com grant purpose carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664103541 1. Refine and gather new strategies and tools, including sharing and documenting best practices learned and most effective tools used during the last three months of the 2019-2020 School year
2.exploring and choosing online music platforms that support student development in music
3.and creating common practice throughout our BHS music classes that best support students both online and in the classroom, that can be used in remote, hybrid and even as support of in-person classes during the 2020-2021 ]]> 2020-07-28 12:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664103541 Goal #1 tools strategies. carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664105199 please add posts below that document best practices and effective tools that you used in 19/20 and will use in 20/21]]> 2020-07-28 12:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664105199 goal #1 carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664106996 use online platform such as smart music or soundcheck to work on skill building in band/music collective]]> 2020-07-28 13:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664106996 Goal #2 carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664108444 List what online music platforms you plan on using for 20/21]]> 2020-07-28 13:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664108444 Goal 2 carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664109001
  • smart music or soundcheck to provide a virtual ensemble playing experoience
  • adobe premier to put together virtual ensembles
  • logic pro/garageband/bandlab-to teach and supplement Digital Music.
  • padlet to engage students to work collaboratively.
    • ]]>     2020-07-28 13:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664109001     Goal #3 carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664111497 Common practices]]> 2020-07-28 13:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664111497 Goal 3 carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664112059
  • use same smart music or soundcheck online platform
  • all students attend zoom sessions.
  • same attendance policy?school policy
  • school zoom expectation
  • use school email to sign on
  • during group activities you are expectedplay even while muted

    • ]]>     2020-07-28 13:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664112059     other thoughts for in person classes... carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664113396
  • circulation in rooms
  • do Hal and superintendent school committee have access to all the recent studies about air circulation for wind instruments?
  • should we order plexi glass?
  • how often will room be closed after ensemble class?
  • balance of small ensemble type classes?
  • outdoor tents at local parks for playing


    • ]]>     2020-07-28 13:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664113396     New Jersey guidelines carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664325333 2020-07-28 17:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664325333 our spreadsheet carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664326980 2020-07-28 17:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664326980 Chamber Music & Instrumental Ensembles in a Remote Learning Environment carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664333902 2020-07-28 18:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664333902 Goal #1: Online Whiteboard michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664335582 Use whiteboard.fi for formative assessment. Great for ear training/dictation exercises.]]> 2020-07-28 18:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664335582 camera carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664354479 Lumix]]> 2020-07-28 18:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664354479 DESE Guidelines nina_bishop1_1 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664354876 2020-07-28 18:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664354876 Goal 3 Classroom Common Practices nina_bishop1_1 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664374642 1. Keep cameras on for the duration of class.
    2. Every student will perform individually at some point during Zoom class 
    3. Active engagement and participation is required: playing at home is required even if muted.
    3. Videos and class materials are for our school orchestra/band/choir communities only, not to be shared on social media.
    4. Instruments are out of cases, ready to play at the beginning of class.]]>     2020-07-28 19:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664374642     Clarinet bag to minimize airflow away from instrument. nina_bishop1_1 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664567499 2020-07-29 00:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664567499 aerosol study wind instruments carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664947750 2020-07-29 12:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/664947750 Links to examples of platforms we are suggesting carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/670255156 2020-08-05 15:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/670255156 Loom carolyn_castellano https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/670256539 here is one of my lessons using Loom]]> 2020-08-05 15:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/670256539 Goal 2 Virtualchoir.net nina_bishop1_1 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/670282026 Audio and sound engineers will facilitate virtual performances for choir, orchestra and band. 
    https://www.virtualchoir.net]]>     2020-08-05 15:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/670282026     Goal #2: Sight Reading Factory michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671202815 Sight Reading Factory is excellent for setting up randomized sight-singing/sight-reading examples. It also integrates beautifully with Canvas.]]> 2020-08-06 12:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671202815 Goal #2: musictheory.net michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671206236 This site offers a number of theory lessons and exercises. Exercises can be customized by the teacher. 

    Con: it does not integrate with Canvas.]]>     2020-08-06 12:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671206236     Goal #2: SoundCheck michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671207779 Sound Check allows students to learn and perform ensemble music. It provides specific feedback on pitch and rhythm accuracy. It can be used to create virtual performances. It also integrates with Canvas.

    Con: as of early August, it still has not been officially released.]]>     2020-08-06 12:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671207779     Goal #2: Noteflight Learn michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671209529 This is a music notation program. Student can compose, record, assess, and share music with students on any device. Can be used to create music theory exercises. Integrates with Canvas.]]> 2020-08-06 12:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671209529 Goal #2: uTheory.com michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671211160 This site has a lot of great music theory lessons. I used it with two choirs and piano class. 

    Con: it does not integrate with Canvas.]]>     2020-08-06 12:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671211160     Virtual Performances michael_driscoll2 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671263726 This software could be used to create virtual performances.]]> 2020-08-06 13:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671263726 Goal 2 ScanScoreProfessional nina_bishop1_1 https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671580084 ScanScore software allows us to convert pdfs to XML format which is required to input scores into Noteflight, Sibelius or Finale.]]> 2020-08-06 17:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_castellano/gj1okz553czdhm5m/wish/671580084