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Social Distancing is Definitely NOT Satisfying!

3/23/2020

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PictureMothers provide guidance for online school.
   The coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic has really brought our world to a halt. With all gatherings of over 10 people made illegal for the time being, people are being forced to be creative in how they interact with people and try to continue their work.  Some people can utilize the internet and work from home.  Others must go into work, but be careful to maintain six feet of space between coworkers at all times. Some people are losing their livelihoods altogether because their jobs rely on large gatherings - restaurants, concerts, school activities, sporting events, Church activities, and the list goes on.

         On one hand I have been saddened by the temporary closure of schools. The poor teachers have been frantically trying to post lessons and work via the internet so that their students may continue to progress in their classes at home.  On the other hand, I have been so proud of my daughters and daughters-in-law and how they have managed to take those on-line lessons and also plan their own activities for their children at home.  

        Teachers (like my daughter who teaches performance classes of Band, Orchestra, Choir and is the Vocal Coach and Choreographer for the middle school musical) are having a tough time.  Her Title I Middle School students are not allowed to take their instruments home, so the band and orchestra students simply have no instruments to practice with.  The choir classes this term were enrolled solely to perform in the school musical.  Her only option for the Band and Orchestra classes has been to provide General Music worksheets, fingering chart memorization activities, and required listening assignments.  For the Chorus classes, she decided to create videos of snippets of the School Musical's Ensemble songs with choreography that the kids can practice to.  Still holding out hope that school will come back in late April and that the Musical and Concerts will be able to take place!

        As glad as we are to have the internet and many streaming sources, we are finding that staying far away from people is really NOT satisfying.  Our culture is one of Service and Interaction with People.  Social Distancing is especially difficult when trying to teach performance classes.  We NEED each other.  Hopefully, we can all be diligent for this most serious time so that it can be of brief duration.  Praying for a successful outcome and that the progression of the coronavirus will be stopped in its tracks!

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    My name is Betsy Bailey.  I have sung, written and taught music all of my life.  I enjoy writing and directing Children's Theater shows.  This blog will be directed to topics on creating the magic of Children's Theater.  I would love to hear your comments!

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