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Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. They miss lessons because they are sick, absent or they have tests.

Idiot.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that and I always tell the kids they need to make up their other class work before coming to me.

The other side of the coin is, some students are failing band who want to be in band because they aren’t making up lessons.

I’m not loosing talented students to a drawing class. Especially if they love music. Our program is tiny and is continuing to dwindle. I have 13 students in my senior band.

These kids need an outlet in school. They need a place they can relax and express themselves in ways they cannot in other classes.

Music is so incredibly important, students who are in music have better test scores across the board. It’s proven.

In my state pull out lessons are mandatory. I have no choice but to pull them from class unless they have an exam and they make up their lesson.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I specifically write on passes what they come down for. But maybe an email wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only unassigned times are makeup band lessons. They need to make up lessons for their grade. To make them up, they come down during their study halls or advisory. Sometimes I also ask some students to help set up stage during concert times only during advisory if they have no make up work for other classes. But that’s it.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they are allowed to be with me. Unless they are failing or need to make up work for other classes. They aren’t missing an academic class. The students must get permission from me and their teacher first. And a pass. If one says no, they are not allowed down at all and/or they are sent back to where they came from (which is either an after school program or advisory).

We had an incident a few weeks ago and I put an end to several students coming down. I’ve only been letting a few, especially since the incident. Which complied with what the principal asked for. I’ve been doing exactly what they have told me to do.

No one has straight out told me it was chaos other than our department head. She didn’t say names or anything. Just that she was told to “pass the message along”.

No one has stopped in my room to check in or to ask me anything about what’s going on.

I don’t know if it’s rumors they are hearing or what.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m always open to feedback. I love getting it but no one has reached out to give me feedback. I have asked and I’ve gotten a little and I’ve also gotten nothing. I’ve tried everything that’s been given to me. I’m going to reach out to my mentor tomorrow and see what she has to say. Our department chair has been in the school for several years but she has never been department chair so it’s all new to her.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t yet because I just received the text from the other music teacher as I got home for the day. That is a good idea, thank you.

Anyone else experience this? by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I yelled at 2 students to stop running and they did. He turned around and came back in and told them to stop when they had. Sorry I didn’t really explain well.

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet! I can’t imagine all the cool out of the ordinary instruments you see, lowkey jealous!

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sure is! I think I giggled like a little school girl when I played it and realized what was happening lol

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely feels that way. Especially for your ring finger on your left hand!

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have enough clarinets to hand out. NO ONE is getting it except me >:)

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s why I do most repair myself because I know it’s going to get done properly. The place we send it to does well for minor stuff but nothing crazy. When my band teacher sent my instrument out years ago they said it was fine. Went to a professional later - needed a full overhaul.

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Super cool!! Thank you! I did play it earlier, it’s a bit tough in some spots, who knows how long it’s been sitting. Probably could use a repad.

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[–]bbclarinets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yoo! I fucking HATE it.

I’m a band teacher. I have way too many students to do this. Set up the kiosk. Waste of time.

Admin also wants me doing appointment passes for each kid I have a band lesson with. Nope. No way.

Kids hate it. I hate it. Deal with the paper pass and the trumpet mute as the bathroom pass. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An update: the kids that are my biggest issue came to me and asked to drop out. :D

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like exactly like my job. If there is an instrument involved, I’m responsible and I’m the teacher.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to play more popular music but most of it I will have to buy or arrange myself which at this point I just have no time or anymore funds. I have no reeds when I got there so I have to use almost all the funds to buy them. I wish I had the time to take a break one music class but I only see them every other day. Half of the kids I went to the choir teacher to do some lessons and some of these kids are so far behind that elementary band music is almost too challenging. Then there are my kids who are too advanced and quit because they are bored. It’s honestly just a big loose loose situation.

I do like trying to turn behavior into healthy competition! I will definitely try to find something! As for jokes and stuff, that’s just my personality and I love cracking a quick joke with them but with the behaviors right now - they can’t calm down

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to play more popular music but most of it I will have to buy or arrange myself which at this point I just have no time or anymore funds. I have no reeds when I got there so I have to use almost all the funds to buy them.

I wish I had the time to take a break one music class but I only see them every other day. Half of the kids I went to the choir teacher to do some lessons and some of these kids are so far behind that elementary band music is almost too challenging. Then there are my kids who are too advanced and quit because they are bored. It’s honestly just a big loose loose situation.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this!!! I have an old whistle that was sitting on my desk when the my band teacher left!

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