Band 3-30-20 - 4-3-20

Please make sure you submit you practice log or video daily.

Check Canvas Daily!

We will be having class tomorrow.  Look below for your class time.
Please click on the link on TUESDAY to join you class:

8th grade 9am-9:30am
Link: https://clover-sd.webex.com/clover-sd/j.php?MTID=m18740c6045a9f6982aca4a8a035a7e63 



7th grade 10am-10:30am
Link: https://clover-sd.webex.com/clover-sd/j.php?MTID=m842a82cc0b5fa179128e684e0ed2d209



6th grade 11am-11:30am
Link: https://clover-sd.webex.com/clover-sd/j.php?MTID=mf1a2f687c3b871fb67c86d5550a5b5bd


We will officially start having virtual class on Wednesday during the same time.  A link will be sent out  with a time for you to join.

ALL 8th grade students will need to let Mr. Gibson know if they will be continuing band next year. Mr. Gibson will be calling each 8th grade parent/student this week check in and go over your options.

Please email with any questions. nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Canvas Learning guide for parents and students from the tech department

Canvas Navigation for Observers during e-Learning

Class Meeting Links for Tuesday March 31st

Please click on the link on TUESDAY to join you class:

8th grade 9am-9:30am
Link: https://clover-sd.webex.com/clover-sd/j.php?MTID=m18740c6045a9f6982aca4a8a035a7e63 



7th grade 10am-10:30am
Link: https://clover-sd.webex.com/clover-sd/j.php?MTID=m842a82cc0b5fa179128e684e0ed2d209



6th grade 11am-11:30am
Link: https://clover-sd.webex.com/clover-sd/j.php?MTID=mf1a2f687c3b871fb67c86d5550a5b5bd

Band 3-27-20

* Students who wanted lessons today received a link through canvas.
*Class Meeting link for Tuesday will be posted.
*Keep Looking at Canvas and turning in Practice logs, videos/assignments

Keep being awesome! As always, I am extremely proud of all of you!

Class Meeting Invitations

Students and parents received an invitation to join class on Tuesday.  Please check your inbox for the invite.  If you are having trouble finding the message contact the tech hotline at 803-810-8003.

8th grade band 9am-9:30am

7th grade band 10am - 10:30am

6th grade band 11am - 11:30am

Keep being awesome CMS band

* Please continue to practice daily and submit video/practice log.

* Those of you that emailed me wanting one on one lessons have been scheduled for tomorrow.
Check your email.  If you want one on one lessons for tomorrow email Mr. Gibson as there are a few spots available.

* Next time we will meet as a class is on Tuesday March 31.  We will be going over the class schedule moving forward as well as going over canvas assignments.

* Keep looking at canvas.  Check the assignment page and announcement page daily.

* If you had trouble getting on Webex please make sure you download it onto your iPad.  Also, YOU WILL GET A REMINDER TO JOIN THE MEETING ON TUESDAY. Click on the reminder link to join.  At that time if you have any problems call the tech hotline at 803-810-8003.

* If you have any questions please email.

Great Job in Virtual Class Yesterday!

Great job in virtual class yesterday! If you know of a classmate that was having trouble getting on be a leader and help them out.

Continue to send in your 30 min. practice log and/or video daily!   You guys rock! Keep up the good work!

I will be loading music onto Canvas some point this week. Be on the lookout for it.  Also be on the lookout for virtual lesson times.  I will do my best to get everybody one on one or in small groups. I will be working on a schedule for this this week.

We will have another virtual class next Tuesday as a group.  I will have the invite for you by the end of the week.

Make sure you are completing the assignments in canvas.  If you have any questions please ask!

You all rock! I miss all of you! I miss band class! We will get through this.  Keep doing great things! Stay busy and as always if you need anything let me know!

We will be attempting virtual class today

Please make sure you can download Cisco Webex to your I pad.

* The technology department assured me that you can download Webex to your I pad.
- Please be patient if it doesn't work.  If it doesn't work send me an email.

* I will be sending out a reminder link. After you downloaded Webex and receive the link all you should do is click on the link and you are in the class meeting.  Again if not, no worries.


Here is the link to download Cisco Webex
https://www.webex.com

You will have to join and follow all the steps to join.

From your I pad type Cisco Webex then Download and join.

Hopefully I will be seeing you all later!

In the meantime. Happy Practicing!!

Continue to Check Canvas and complete assignments daily.

Students will still need to record themselves practicing 30 min a day. If this is not possible keep your practice log and submit via email.

New music will be handed out to students who sign up for lessons

Continue to look at the website and Canvas

Sign up for music lessons on your instrument by emailing Mr. GIbson by Sunday.

Band Class

Thank you for everyone’s patience as we transition to virtual e-learning.  I wanted to make you aware of what we will be attempting moving forward with band class.

• All students will still keep a practice log of practicing 30 minutes daily and submit via email. 

• Students can record themselves practicing over I-movie or any other recording app and send in if possible. 

• There is a smart music free subscription for students to continue to practice online.  This is a great tool for students to learn new music and review concepts. Lots of new music if you have google chrome available.  The district is working on restoring google chrome to the I-pad. 

• We will be trying out webex.  This is for face to face music lessons as a class/ group.  We will be transitioning to this next week.  Anyone who is interested in getting virtual lessons will need to email me by Sunday. After you have let me know if you want help I will set up a time during a part of your class time.  

• New music will be sent digitally throughout the week only to those students who sign up for music lessons online. 

• Keep up with canvas and the band website for new information. 

Thank you, students and parents, in advanced for being patient as we will have some trial and error as to how to incorporate the best approach into performing via conference calls. 

Thank you for all your help and support as we continue to go to the virtual music classroom. If you have any questions please email.  Have a great day!

Smart Music Platform /Information 3-19-20

Students will be able to use smart music to continue with their music education.  Please be patient with setting up accounts.  This is a free service that will be provided for students that are out of school due to the current situation.

I will be posting how to join this service throughout the day.

Also, starting next week we are going to pilot having virtual classes.  I will be giving out instructions about this over the weekend.  Basically we will meet in a virtual classroom and I will provide 1 on1 instruction for your instrument.  A lot of patience will be required as we get this started.


Please continue to practice for 30 min. a day and send a recording via email to nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us If you are having difficulty sending a video please send in a practice log daily.

It is imperative that everyone is still working on their musical skills everyday.  If you have any questions email would be the best way to get ahold of me.

Happy practicing!

- Mr. Gibson