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Spending time in dialogue with your ad- ministration sharing the importance of mu- sic education is crucial for sustainability. If there are one-section class conflicts with your single section of band or choir, this creates stress for the student. The student might be forced to pick chemistry over a music class since their career goal requires that class. In our school, the administrator does his best to avoid having single section classes scheduled against the music en- sembles. The eight-period day assists the scheduling of all elective classes. While creating the schedule, our administrator uses the software to lock the students into band and choir first since those are the two largest classes. Using a spreadsheet
during the process, the seniors have their choices strategically placed followed by juniors, sophomores and freshman. All band students in grades 6-12 are able to have lessons either weekly or biweekly. We understand this scheduling process is not perfect but allows our students to have a balanced education that gives them more options especially for participating in music.
Another important part of sustainability is to keep yourself fresh. It is obvious you need to keep current on the new de- mands and trends in education as well as maintaining a rigorous curriculum. But more importantly, you need to take care of yourself! Many of our staff members pursue outside interests that are supportive of our civic, community and church orga- nizations. Engaging in healthy personal exercise and other mentally stimulating activities is life enhancing and refreshing as well. If you feel good, your students will enjoy being with you!
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United we stand, divided we fall. Those who are insecure and weak use the attack mode on other programs to make their own program appear good. Does elitism really build a better music program or does it alienate others from wanting to be a part of our groups? What kind of life lesson are we teaching our children with this sort of attitude?
In my opinion, sustainability comes from positive energy and genuine concern we give our students. These young people deserve our encouragement in all aca- demic, club and athletic endeavors at this important point in their lives.
It has been a privilege and blessing for me to serve the Athens School District for the past 34 years as the grades 6-12 instrumental music instructor.
Patty Riske teaches instrumental music in Athens. Email:
priske@athens1.org
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