Summer 2020 Information
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CLEAR CONNECTIONS VS. BRICK AND MORTAR We wanted to give you some information regarding Orchestra specifically in the Clear Connections format. We have received several questions, and while we do not have all of the answers, we can help provide some clarity.
Clear Connections Orchestra Information: 1.) Is Orchestra offered in Clear Connections (online school)?: YES 2.) How will students be assigned to Clear Connections Orchestra classes?: By grade level (NOT ability level), and potentially by instrument. So all 7th graders for example would be in the same online Orchestra class, with the chance of being broken into 7th grade violins etc. 3.) Who will be the teacher of the Clear Connections Orchestras?: CCISD Orchestra directors will teach online but you are not guaranteed to be instructed by either of the LCIS directors (Mrs. McCoy or Ms. Styskel). In fact, it is statistically very unlikely that we would be your student’s online instructor due to enrollment numbers. 4.) On the Clear Connections website, it mentions an in person requirement for Orchestra. What does this mean?: Clear Connections is giving directors the ability to require students to report for in person after school rehearsals (such as sectionals). As of right now, we at LCIS DO NOT plan to require any online students to attend in person rehearsals. We may present in person options at a later date if desired. 5.) What will be the quality of the Clear Connections Orchestra instruction?: Please also note that while every effort will be made to provide quality musical instruction online, know that there are limitations to teaching music via computer. In Person Orchestra Information: We also wanted to briefly touch on what we know about in person Orchestra. (Brick and Mortar) If your student attends LCI in person, Orchestra may look a little different depending on how many students attend in person. Ensembles may need to be tweaked or even combined in accordance with enrollment numbers and teaching schedules. In-person activities may also be limited depending on the ever-changing status of the pandemic. While we want to maintain the excellence of our program, we also must remain flexible in this scenario. Students will be able to wear masks during Orchestra class time, and still play their instruments. We are working with the district on procedures for cleaning any shared equipment such as cellos/basses, chairs and stands. We are also considering working with Lisle Violin to rent and purchase additional equipment to cut down on shared supplies. More information on this soon. As this is an ever-evolving process, we will update you with more information when we have it. We understand that enrollment for Clear Connections will begin soon and wanted to be sure we addressed as many questions relating to online Orchestra vs in person Orchestra as we currently can. Thank you and feel free to ask us any questions you may have. We will do our absolute best to help you. |
Back to School Summer Camp Days at LCIS Returning Students (Philharmonic, Symphony & Chamber) Tuesday August 4th VIRTUAL CAMP: Out of caution, we are moving this camp online. Students, please complete this survey to let us know what you would enjoy at virtual camp: Student Survey New Students (Beginning 6th Graders) Wednesday August 5th 5pm-8pm: We hope to still be allowed to host this event for new students in person in very small groups. Stay tuned for updates! We will switch to virtual if needed!! If in person camp: Bring a 1in binder to decorate for use in class! We will play team building games, learn a little about the parts of our instruments, decorate our binders and more!
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Parent Volunteers: Any time this year!
Parents, if there is any chance you might volunteer, chaperone or help out at ANY orchestra event this year, we are asking all volunteers to clear the CCISD Volunteer Database. It is an easy form! You only need to be cleared once for any schools your student(s) attend!
CCISD Volunteer Link: https://apps.ccisd.net/VolunteerRegistration/VolunteerRegistration.aspx
CCISD Volunteer Link: https://apps.ccisd.net/VolunteerRegistration/VolunteerRegistration.aspx