Class Act Handbook 2012-2013 - Pacific Symphony

Lesson Set-up Check List
√ Accessible outlet
√ Table or desk
√ Chair and music stand for musician
√ Masking tape or push pins (for hanging visuals on the board)
√ Chalk or Whiteboard
√ Extension cord
√ Water for musician
√ Additional Refreshments (not required, but appreciated)
√ Additional set-up requests, as discussed in Scheduling Meeting
The Parent and Ambassador’s Lesson Checklist
Orff lessons require a much more active commitment from Parents and Ambassadors.
These invaluable volunteers should be prepared to follow the guidelines below as they
help facilitate the lesson and serve as the musician’s assistant
One set up is complete, ask the musician how they would like the students seated once
they arrive
As students and teacher arrive, enlist the teacher’s help in directing the students to the
appropriate seating configuration (as indicated by the musician)
Open the lesson with a very brief remarks, no more than three or four sentances See
suggested script below for more details
During the lesson, the musician will indicate when he/she needs assistance. This might
include handing out instruments, modeling specific movements, singing along, or
assisting students
Another helpful way to assist the musician is to ensure that ALL adults in the room
are modeling appropriate participatory behavior and assisting with students as needed
Once the musician indicates that the lesson is complete (lesson last 30 minutes) assist
him/her in collecting any instruments and props
Close the lesson with brief closing remarks. See suggested script below for more
details
Suggested Opening and Closing Remarks
Opening remarks should be brief, no more than three to four sentances. The purpose is
to settle the class and focus them on the musician. Closing remarks should also be
brief. Use this script as a guideline, but also feel free to create your own, personalized
text. You might also want to mention who you are (Ambassador, PTA President, your
child’s mother etc.) and adjust content as appropriate for the students’ age.
Opening Remarks
Good Morning! My name is _______________ . It’s an exciting day today, because
you are going to have your (first/second/third) lesson with (Musician’s Name).
(Musician’s Name) is one of two Pacific Symphony musicians who are visiting our
school this year to teach us all about Camille Saint-Saëns and Endless Imagination.
(If this is the second or third lesson, you may want to review what students learned in
the first/second lesson). Let’s welcome (Musician’s Name)!
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