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Return to Marching Band Fall 2020 ProposalJuly 13, 2020

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Lance Barton

Director, Southwest Onslow High School

1420 Burgaw Highway

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Designated Areas

· All occupants must abide by the 6-foot distance requirement.

· All occupants must wear a mask indoors regardless of activity. Masks will not be required during outside playing and marching activities.

· The actual production of sound from wind instruments and breathing exercises will be done outside ONLY.

· Percussion students and instructors must wear masks indoors and not share sticks or equipment unless proper cleaning measures are taken.

· Outside Designated Areas are not allowed to contain more than 25 occupants. 10 for indoors.

· All items must be labeled to prevent confusion.

· Parents and guests not approved by OCS will not be allowed out of their cars or on campus.

· Students must not share food, personal water coolers, clothing or equipment.

· Parents or Staff working in confined areas such as the ensemble storage room, uniform storage room, and colorguard storage room, occupants must wear a mask and gloves, then wash hands thoroughly after working in these spaces. The area must be sanitized after use.

Outside Designated Areas

· Daily Check In (6-foot distancing will be marked)

· Rehearsal Parking Lot A (no more than 25 occupants)

· Rehearsal Parking Lot B (no more than 25 occupants)

· Rehearsal Parking Lot C (no more than 25 occupants)

· Marching Band Practice Field

Indoor Designate Areas (* = Staff and Band Parents Only)

· Daily Check In (6-foot distancing will be marked)

· Arts Wing Hallway (student item drop off/storage)

· Auditorium (Percussion Rehearsal)

· Band Room (Color Guard Rehearsal)

· Chorus Room (Indoor (Brass Rehearsal Location)

· Media Center Atrium (Indoor Woodwind Rehearsal Location)

· Ensemble Storage Room*

· Colorguard Storage Room*

· Uniform Storage Room*

· Band Office*

The Chorus Room, Auditorium, Band Room and Media Center Atrium will serve as weather contingency locations for rehearsals.

Check In

· All staff, approved band parents, and students must go through the following procedures before participating in rehearsals each day.

· Students' rides should make sure they wait until they have gone through the Check In procedures before departing campus.

· Students will not be permitted to participate if they are running a fever or mention/show signs related to COVID-19.

Health Check

· Temperature must be checked when arriving to Check In.

· Students must answer the questionnaire regarding symptoms in order to proceed.

Equipment Check Label Station

The following items must be brought by the student for rehearsals and practices. Students will not be permitted to practice and rehearsals unless they have these items. These items must be labeled before participating in practices or rehearsals.

· Face Coverings (can be provided if needed for student)

· Hat/Visor

· 1-gallon water cooler (Students without water coolers need to be identified so that staff and band parents can make sure a water source is provided. Students will not be allowed to use water fountains for drinking or refilling.)

· Bagged lunch

· Proper attire for rehearsal and practice

· Towel

· Instrument

· Flip Folder & Music

Forms

Students must make sure all forms are signed and turned in. Students will not be able to participate unless all the following items are turned in:

· SWO Bands Forms

· Medical Form

· Uniform Fitting

· Order Form

· Handbook Agreement

· Uniform Agreement

· Consent Form (Parent/Student)

· COVID Liability Release Form

Approved Staff for Check In

· Lance Barton - Band Director

· Kasey Jarman – Asst. Cheer Coach – Southwest High School

Rehearsal Structure - Woodwinds and BrassMonday July 27 - Friday July 31

8:00am

Check In

Check in Tent

8:30

Marching Fundamentals

Practice Field or PLA/PLB

8:55

Break


9:00

Marching Fundamentals Resume


9:25

Break


9:30



9:55

Break


10:00



10:30

Announcements & Dismissal


Monday August 3 - Friday August 7

8:00am

Check In

Check in Tent

8:30

Music and Marching Fundamentals


8:55

Break


9:00

Music Rehearsals


9:25

Break


9:30

Music Rehearsals Resume


9:55

Break


10:00

Music Rehearsals Resume


10:30



*PLA - Parking Lot A

*PLB - Parking Lot B

Rehearsal Structure - PercussionMonday July 27 - Friday July 31

Parts will be assigned after students are assessed on percussion and rhythm techniques beginning Wednesday or Thursday. Students that join after this week will automatically be placed on Front Ensemble Percussion.

1:00pm

Check In

Check in Tent

1:30

Fundamentals

Auditorium or PLC

1:55

Break

Auditorium or PLC

2:00

Fundamentals Resume

Auditorium or PLC

2:25

Break

Auditorium or PLC

2:30

Fundamentals Resume

Auditorium or PLC

2:55

Break

Auditorium or PLC

3:00

Fundamentals Resume

Auditorium or PLC

3:30


Auditorium or PLC


1:00pm

Check In

Check in Tent

1:30

Fundamentals

Auditorium or PLC

1:55

Break

Auditorium or PLC

2:00

Fundamentals Resume

Auditorium or PLC

2:25

Break

Auditorium or PLC

2:30

Fundamentals Resume

Auditorium or PLC

2:55

Break

Auditorium or PLC

3:00

Fundamentals Resume

Auditorium or PLC

3:30


Auditorium or PLC

*PLC - Parking Lot C can be used for Marching Percussion Fundamentals. Indoor should remain in the Auditorium.

Rehearsal Structure - Guard Monday July 27 - Friday July 31

Thursday will be critique for placement. Choreography will begin Friday July 31.

2:00

Check In

Check in Tent

2:30

Fundamentals

Band Room or Practice Field

2:55

Break


3:00

Fundamentals Resume


3:25

Break


3:30

Fundamentals Resume


3:55

Break


4:00

Fundamentals Resume


4:30




2:00

Check In

Check in Tent

2:30

Choreography


2:55

Break


3:00

Choreography Resume


3:25

Break


3:30

Choreography Resume


3:55

Break


4:00

Choreography Resume


4:30



Resources Guiding Return to SWO Bands

The following documents have been developed by credible professionals who are working hard to see that safety and content of study are at the focal point. These mandates and practices are therefore heavily considered when creating this proposal. Please know that items may be updated during the development of this proposal.

I. Considerations for Schools - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html

II. NAfME COVID-19 Resources - National Association for Music Education

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html

III. Summer Marching Band Practices and Rehearsals - University Interscholastic League

https://www.uiltexas.org/music/marching-band/marching-band-summer-practices-rehearsals-2020

IV. Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education - National Association for Music Education

https://nafme.org/my-classroom/fall-2020-guidance-music-education-from-nfhs-nafme/?fbclid=IwAR1hQ46zYsJErJZTGJrZ05wkfR65MS-oldRWqAvzLuOBzd6-dt0MzyFIoro

2020 Return to Marching Band - Phase 2 Guidance

Rehearsal Locations Check In - Outside of Band Room and Arts Wing

Check In will be located outside of the Band Room and Arts Wings. Students will use the Arts Wing Doors to place items in the Arts Wing Hallway.

Rehearsal Practice Lots A-C & Arts Wing

Rehearsal Practice Lots A, B, and C will be used for marching fundamentals. The Arts Wing will house Color Guard, Percussion, and Indoor Weather Rehearsals.

Marching Band Practice Field

Ensemble Rehearsals and practices will also take place on the Marching Practice Field.

Documents

Designated Areas · Web viewMasks will not be required during outside playing and marching activities. The actual production of sound from wind instruments and breathing exercises