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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

• r 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.

Growing the Program Based on Enrollment

Option A

Combined District Orchestra Beginning Strings 3:30-4:30pm M-Th Grades 6-12 Intermediate Strings Zero Hour M-F Grades 5-12 Advanced Strings Zero Hour M-F Grades 5-12

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Full Implementation Flexibility to adjust plan based on enrollment numbers

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Implementation Plan

Combined District Orchestra Beginning Strings 3:30-4:30pm M-Th Grades 6-12 Intermediate Strings Zero Hour M-F Grades 5-12 Combined District Orchestra Beginning Strings 3:30-4:30pm M-Th Grades 6-12 Intermediate Strings Zero Hour M-F Grades 5-12

Option B

Combined District Orchestra at Elem & HS 5th Grade Orchestra Before or After School AMS Orchestra ACMS Orchestra High School Orchestra

Option C

Full Implementation 5th Grade Orchestra AMS Orchestra ACMS Orchestra AHS Orchestra ACHS Orchestra

Option D

Flexibility Flexibility to adapt plans based on enrollment numbers and staffing

Roles and Responsibilities

Transportation

Parents are responsible for transportation for before and after school

• ptions

No transportation needed when held at

• wn school

Combined High School Program During Day: Offer transportation

Equipment and Transportation

Equipment

Parents are responsible for leasing equipment (same practice as band) District will purchase and lease large instruments only

(i.e. cello, bass)

District Leasing Fees: $100 Full $50 Reduced $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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