Andover Orchestra BOE Recommendations December 9, 2019
Orchestra Action Planning 2019-2020 ● Design orchestra program ● Create multi-year implementation plan for program growth ● Open enrollment for students ● Hire staff ● Complete construction of orchestra rooms at middle and high schools by summer 2020 2020-2021 ● Begin implementation of orchestra programs
Orchestra Programs We are pleased to offer three programs for orchestra beginning in 2020-2021. ● Beginning Orchestra ● Intermediate Orchestra ● Advanced Orchestra
New Orchestra Courses for 2020-2021 Beginning Strings: This orchestra class is designed for students in their first year of string instruction and help them develop their abilities. Attendance at all performances is expected. A handbook with specific information will be sent home for review. Signatures of both student and parent are required before participation. Intermediate Strings: This orchestra class is designed for students with at least one year of experience with string instruction. Students are eligible to enroll in this course with parent and director approval based upon successful audition. Attendance at all performances is expected. A handbook with specific information will be sent home for review. Signatures of both student and parent are required before participation. Advanced Strings: This orchestra class is designed for advanced string players with a Suzuki Level of 3 or higher. Students are eligible to enroll in this course with parent and director approval based upon successful audition. Attendance at all performances is expected. A handbook with specific information will be sent home for review. Signatures of both student and parent are required before participation.
Implementation Plan Growing the Program Based on Enrollment Option A Option B Option C Option D Combined District Combined District Combined District Full Implementation Full Implementation Combined District Flexibility to adjust plan Flexibility Orchestra Orchestra at Elem & HS Orchestra Orchestra based on enrollment numbers Beginning Strings 5th Grade Orchestra Beginning Strings 5th Grade Orchestra Beginning Strings Flexibility to adapt plans 3:30-4:30pm M-Th Before or After School 3:30-4:30pm M-Th 3:30-4:30pm M-Th based on enrollment Details... Details... Details... Grades 6-12 Grades 6-12 AMS Orchestra Grades 6-12 numbers and staffing AMS Orchestra Intermediate Strings Intermediate Strings ACMS Orchestra Intermediate Strings Zero Hour M-F ACMS Orchestra Zero Hour M-F Zero Hour M-F Grades 5-12 Grades 5-12 AHS Orchestra Grades 5-12 High School Orchestra Advanced Strings ACHS Orchestra Zero Hour M-F Grades 5-12
Equipment and Transportation Roles and Responsibilities Transportation Equipment Parents are responsible Parents are responsible for transportation for for leasing equipment before and after school (same practice as band) options District will purchase No transportation and lease large needed when held at instruments only own school (i.e. cello, bass) District Leasing Fees: Combined High School $100 Full Program During Day: $50 Reduced Offer transportation $0 Free
Summary of Recommendations Enrollment Guide: 1. Begin offering orchestra classes in 2020-2021 ○ Beginning Strings ○ Intermediate Strings ○ Advanced Strings 2. Conduct open enrollment for students in February 3. Finalize schedules and staffing decisions based on enrollment projections 4. Finalize district owned instrument purchases based on enrollment projections 5. District owned instrument leasing fees: $100 Full, $50 Reduced, $0 Free
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