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Project Impetus:

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This project was developed to address the concerns of Manitoba band directors as they work to re-build and rejuvenate Manitoba bands following the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, educators have expressed concern with:

• Reduced number of students enrolled in programs

• Loss of the development of fundamental skills due to cancelled/paused band programs

• Loss of momentum in their programs due to alternative programming (ie. Online, etc)

 

Project Format:

 

Phase One:  Kick-off Session (Roundtable)

Thursday, June 10, 2021   7:00PM

Guest presenters:  Bill Kristjanson, Janet Yochim, Rob Chrol

• Panel discussion with educators who can offer perspective on

  • Recruitment and Retention

  • Working towards remediation

  • Advocating for ensembles and programs

  • What values/philosophies led to growth and development of programs?

 

Phase Two:  Brainstorming and Collaborating

• late June 2021-June 2022

• Support Pods - Participants (band directors/private teachers/freelance musicians/industry/university professors) will sign up to be a part of problem-solving “pods” of 4-6 people

• People will be matched based on a questionnaire filled out by participants (see below)

• Participants will meet in any way the group chooses (adhering to current public health orders)

  • Virtually

  • Outdoor

  • Phone

  • Cloud Based Collaboration (Google, Slack, etc.)

 

Phase Three: Reconnect

• October 2021

• Q & A with the panel from June

• Pods supporting each other, offering outside perspective

           

Phase Four:  Wind Up and Data Collection

• Timelines and phase details to be confirmed at a later date

• Perhaps Q & A with the panel from June 2021

• Pods sharing with each other information/findings

• Social gathering to celebrate progress!

 

What to Expect:

 

Manitoba Band Association

• Guiding Questions for Pods

• Additional support where needed

• Larger group events/session (Answer in the Room, Networking, etc.) TBD

 

Participant/Pods

• Support pods can meet as often or as rarely as they like

• Pods are designed to be self guided

• Provide pod with support as needed (informally, formally, as determined by group)

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Participation:

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1. Sign up using the button below

2. View Kick-off session on June 10 - Register Here  (Attend live, or view session recording at your convenience)

3. Participation cost: Included with 2021-2022 MBA Membership. $60 for non-members. Become a member

4. Contact Us with any questions you many have