----- Forwarded message from [log in to unmask] ----- Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:49:17 -0400 From: Andrew Robert Gagnon <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: MENCUVM <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Observation Hours To: [log in to unmask] Hi Everyone! I?m writing to fill you in on some great observation opportunities. As many of you know from my moving speech in percussion methods this past week, Will and I are helping Dr. Riley set up observations with some fabulous local teachers. So far, we have contacted Christina Toner (South Burlington High School), Tim Buckingham (Edmunds Middle School) and Ed Owens (Burlington High School). Below is some information specific to each teacher. READ CAREFULLY before you make any plans for observing: Tim Buckingham: ?Lessons are basically between 8:10-9:40 in the AM and 1:05-1:45 in the afternoon. However, this rotates around with some prep time. Ergo, I want potential observers to contact me if they are interested in seeing specific lesson groups (and they are usually by instrument).? ?Tim Buckingham Contact: [log in to unmask] Christina Toner: Christina?s schedule is a bit nutty: 8:40-10- Symphonic Band 12-12:40 and 1:20-1:55- World Drumming 2:55-3:25- 8th Grade band Gray days: 8:40-10- Concert Band 12-12:40 and 1:20-1:55- Wind Ensemble 2:55-3:25- 8th Grade band Attached to this email is a calendar specifying the color of specific dates. Be sure to consult it before you get in touch with Christina. Contact: [log in to unmask] Ed Owens: ?I am more than willing to have students observe my classes. There is large ensemble rehearsal everyday from 9:45-11:15am, except for Wednesday's rehearsal which runs from 10:15-11:30am.? ?Ed Owens To keep things simple, Ed has asked that you send your requests for observations to ME; I will then compile them and send them to him in one neat little package. So, do not email Ed Owens to observe Ed Owens; email me to observe Ed Owens. Thanks! Contact: [log in to unmask] General Observing Pointers: ? Dress professionally (like we did at VMEA). ? Email the teachers (or me in the case of Ed Owens) well in advance of your visit; I would advise shooting for a week ahead at the least. ? Remember to bring an observation form and a writing implement. ? If you are going to observe in a group, be sure to make that clear to the teacher (or me in the case of Ed Owens). There is a big difference between one guest observer and five guest observers. That being said, most teachers are okay with small groups. This is also advisable for folks who do not have cars on campus. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Also, remember that these are not the only teachers in the area; if there is someone else who you would like to observe, feel free to look into it! Thank you for your time. -Andy Treat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0 ----- End forwarded message -----