In-class Music Performance Days: April 29 thru May 3

Music Performance Days (K-5th only)

When: April 29th-May 3rd (B, C, *A days)

Big picture:

The Music department will be facilitating the annual performance days in-class (Music rooms only) for all grade levels during the normal Special Area's rotation. We aim to create a safe space for students to show-off their skills, talents, and aspirations without any competition or pressure to perform.

Students are encouraged to sign-up to participate with us in-class, voluntarily, but are not required to do so.

How it works:

Please plan to discuss the possibility with your child about any ideas to prepare a short 2-or-3-minute performance slot. They may sign-up solo, duet, or group style and/or in any combination. However, it is expected that they take the time to practice in advance, sign-up in class (so we know what music they want provided), and bring whatever they need that is not already in our rooms. You are welcome to send us links to songs or requests. Instrumentalists -- please bring your own book or sheet music, in addition to your instrument.

Things we provide:

• Basic sports/dance/gym mats and equipment that can be safely used (if something doesn't seem suitable for the room, please email a link to a short video instead)

• Amps, mics, electric or acoustic guitars, drumset, piano, ukelele, hand drums

• Access to a karaoke video with clean versions of pop/rock/hip-hop songs

• Background music for: jokes, art, magic, casual sports or tricks, etc.

• Small stage with gym mats for acrobatics, martial arts, or group/duet acting

• Bird's Eye camera for artists to demonstrate their creations

• Area for magic tricks for props or puppets, reader's theater

• Videogames/computer apps or graphic demos are not allowed. Sorry!

Almost anything goes!

Most importantly, it must be appropriate content material for school and rehearsed ahead-of-time.

Performance is Optional

Students who are not participating are expected to be engaged listeners and audience members to show support for their classmates.

*Wed, April 1st is an *A day so students in Music on that day will only have one opportunity to participate. In case of an unexpected absence, please contact us if they were planning to perform.>

Thank you so much for your support of Music and the lifelong development of a performing artist. A little encouragement goes a long way. If anyone experiences nervousness or stage fright, we will appropriately and discreetly encourage trying, without any added pressure to change their mind, of course! As always, we are here for anyone who wants to be ready to discover what they never thought they could do for an audience.

Let's Rock this! Email our Music Teachers with any questions:

Mr. Smith Brian.Smith@austinisd.org

Ms. Rabago Jennifer.RotterRabago@austinisd.org