Shifting Away from Survival Mode - Shawna Longo

Shawna Longo Durban Avenue School, Hopatcong Borough Schools shawnalongo@gmail.com

2020 has certainly proven to be an interesting year! If nothing else, I know that one this is for certain – change is inevitable. And with that change, we really have two choices – embrace it or fight it. Fighting it doesn’t always get us very far and tends to put us in a negative space. If we can embrace change, whether we like it or not, and focus on the positives, we may even find some lemonade hidden amongst the lemons! And I promise you – there are positives out there…we just might have to look a little harder than we normally do!

This article will present tips and tricks that I’ve learned and affirmations that I’ve embraced while teaching during this COVID-19 pandemic.

1) Focus on the positive: My positive right now is that I get to see, sing, and move with my kiddos every day in school and virtually! Even though I may not be able to see their smiles under their masks, I can see their excitement and love for music class in their eyes! At the heart of it, isn’t that why we became music teachers? Sometimes we need to let go of all the stress and negativity around us and choose to focus back on our mission and purpose – why do we do what we do? Set aside a little time to think about that question, write down your thoughts, and live with them for a week or so. After you’ve really lived with your why, or mission, make adjustments and write it down. Then you can carry it with you, post it above your desk, or put it somewhere where it can serve as a daily reminder and grounding point of positivity for you.

2) You can’t cover it all, nor in the same way: With shorter classes, crazy schedules, and being prepared to go fully virtual at the drop of a hat, we can’t possible continue to do “business as usual.” We have to make choices and be willing and open to adapting to change. I spent some time over the summer going through my curriculum and scope & sequence for General Music to determine the main concepts that I MUST cover throughout the year. Then, I determined a road map of resources and activities to assist in teaching those non-negotiable concepts. Figure out your non-negotiable concepts and build out your plans from there.

3) Use a microphone: Our voices take a “beating” during a good year, but now we have a built in mute as we wear masks. I have found a work around to save my voice: my ear buds. My district gave each teacher a pair of wireless ear buds with a built in microphone. I was able to adjust the audio settings on my laptop to use those as a microphone and project the sound of my voice through the speakers. It is worth noting that I travel room to room and it works in every classroom through my laptop while streaming live to the virtual students. Protect your voice!

4) Get a second monitor: In order to see my virtual students and still be able to see the materials that I am “sharing” with them, I use a second monitor. I keep the Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams window on my laptop (where the “camera” is located) and move the window containing all of the materials/websites for the class to the second monitor. With many, if not most, districts going 1:1 with Chromebooks or iPads, there is probably a pile of monitors laying around in a closet somewhere. Find your tech guy, and ask if you can borrow one. If your school doesn’t have any available for you, then I recommend investing in one. At $100 or so, it will be well worth it!

5) Take it slow: There are millions of teaching resources and ideas out there on Facebook, Twitter, and other locations, but they don’t always work for everyone. The amount of ideas and options available can also be overwhelming! We need to remember that every student, every class, and every school is different. Figure out what you like and make it your own…at a reasonable pace! Don’t try out more than one

new resource at a time! First, make a list of all the resources you’d like to use. Next, align them with the concepts that you are teaching. Once you’re comfortable with that one new resource or program, then add another one. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day!

6) Practice Mindfulness: With our stress levels at an alltime high, we need to find ways to ground ourselves and be truly present with our students. Mindfulness allows us to notice our feelings, increase our awareness of where our feelings originate, accept whatever is happening in the moment, and be more intentional about how we react (verbally and/or physically). It gives you “permission” to take a timeout from any drama that you are facing in the moment to view the situation without judgment and with more compassion. This will allow us to make better decisions and have fewer regrets about how we react. There are many free apps and YouTube videos to help guide you. Find a quiet space and focus on your breath. Start out with just 2-5 minutes a day, preferably first thing in the morning, and work up to more time if you can. You will be amazed at how much calmer and present you are throughout your day!

7) Lastly, remember to focus on your why: The “why” is much more important than the “what.” Just like we are navigating through uncharted waters, so are our students. Take the time to check in with them. How are they doing? What are they feeling? Now more than ever, our students need us. And, social emotional learning can help guide you through these conversations, teachable moments, and lessons. Take some time to peruse the state website for SEL and the Arts: www.selarts.org. It contains a plethora of information to assist you in understanding the natural connections that exist between SEL and the arts.

As we navigate through these unprecedented times, remember that you are not alone! As a profession, we must continue to support and uplift each other. As they say, “this too shall pass.” But, I truly don’t think we will ever go completely back to the way things were pre-pandemic. Our individual survival and success is grounded in our ability to adapt, adjust, continue to advocate.

Image came from an email from the School Culture & Climate Initiative, October 19, 2020

Shawna E. Longo is the General Music (Music Technology) teacher and Arts Integration Specialist at Durban Avenue School, Hopatcong, NJ. She also serves as the Arts Integration & STEAM Specialist for TMI Education; Coach for The Institute for Arts Integration & STEAM; and an Ambassador/Consultant for Music First, Hal Leonard, and Jamstik. With 19+ years of teaching experience, Mrs. Longo holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC; a Master of Public Administration in Arts Administration from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ; Supervisor/Curriculum Director’s certification from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ; and certification as an Arts Integration Specialist (Level 1) as well as certification as an Arts Integration Leader (Level 2) from The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM. She is a clinician and consultant for music education, music technology, social emotional learning, arts integration, and STEAM. She is also a recipient of the 2019 Mike Kovins Ti:ME Music Technology Teacher of the Year, 2019 New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education, 2019 Teach Rock Star Teacher Award from The Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, 2018 NJMEA Master Music Teacher Award, and 2016 Governor’s Educator of the Year for Hopatcong Middle School. Twitter: @shawnalongo

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Members of the NJ Retired Music Educators Association will visit candidates during their teaching day to conduct interviews and observe the programs and methods of selected candidates. Nominees for this award are then presented to NJMEA Board of Directors for approval.

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Happy New Year! I’m sure we’re all happy to put 2020 behind us and look forward to a better year in 2021. Whether you are teaching in a fully virtual or hybrid model, I think we can all agree that teaching music in the midst of a pandemic is incredibly challenging. Don’t forget to take a step back every once in a while and remind yourself that you ARE still giving your students the gift of music and their lives are enriched because of you!

Just as we are all reconfiguring the music experience in our classrooms, NJSMA is also reimagining it throughout the region. We are committed to continuing to offer enrichment opportunities for our students and professional development for our educators. Please continue reading to see what we have planned. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2021!!

Best Regards, Diana L. May President, NJSMA

We hope that you are adjusting to the changes that fall 2020 has brought us. It seems like we are proving our versatility and commitment to our students now more than ever! Thank you to those of you that attended our virtual happy hour. It was so nice to share our situations and just be able to talk to other people that are in the trenches. We will host another one soon- so stay tuned. We are pleased that we will be providing a one hour PD session for our Intermediate (Middle School) Directors. The focus will be on tips and tricks to select good repertoire for this age group and dealing with the changing voice. It will take place on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00. We are pleased to announce that Brandon Williams will be our guest webinar presenter for this event! The event is free for NJ Nafme members- but please be sure to RSVP.

We will miss seeing you for our usual region ensembles but know that we will return to providing those opportunities when it is safe to do so. As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time.

Austin Vallies and Deana Larsen, Chorus Division CoChairs, chorus@njsma.com

NJSMA Band Division is pleased to announce that we will be holding both student and teacher sessions throughout the year via Zoom to assist in getting through what is a very abnormal year. We have been in touch with local professionals, local community bands, and many of our talented members who are more than willing to offer their knowledge and expertise.

Student Masterclasses: Students will have the opportunity to work with musicians from the Hanover Wind Symphony, New Jersey Wind Symphony, NJSMA members, and other talented musicians. Masterclass topics will include some of the following: instrument specific warm-ups, scales and technique exercises, practice tips Region/All-State Solo(s) (for Intermediate and Senior Region), sight-reading, instrument maintenance and more! Our hope is that we will be able to offer these classes to beginner, intermediate, and high school level students. Most of the classes will run during the week from 4:00 to 5:00 PM or during the day on Saturdays.

Educator Workshops: Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in some professional development with Dr. Shelley Axelson McCauley, Dr. Tom McCauley, Oscar Perez, and Chris Bernotas on various topics as requested from the Google Survey that was sent out earlier this year.

Current NAfME membership is required for all workshops. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to working with you this year.

Lewis Kelly, Lyn Lowndes, and Jennifer Wise, Band Division Co-Chairs, band@njsma.com

As we continue teaching through a challenging and unprecedented school year, we look forward to presenting two professional development opportunities in late January and early February. Directors and teachers in any specialty are welcome to attend! Sessions will be held through Zoom, and registration is required to attend. Please look for registration information in your email, or reach out to us directly. These clinicians and sessions have been selected to benefit our mem-

bership in the current school year and beyond, while taking advantage of the unique opportunity that this year presents us to access new perspectives and respected leaders in our field.

In late January, Brian Worsdale (2020-21 Region I Orchestra conductor) will be presenting on the topic of building community and engaging students (date TBD at time of publication). Mr. Worsdale is the artistic director and conductor of the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts (Hancock, NY) and music director of Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (Pittsburgh, PA). He has worked with middle and high school orchestras across the country, including several virtual ensembles during the current school year.

On Monday, February 8th at 6:00pm, Dr. Stephen Benham will be presenting a session titled “Beyond the Bow Hold: The Development of Bowing Fluency and Artistry.” Dr. Benham presented three well-received sessions at last year’s NJMEA State Conference. He serves as Professor of Music Education at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), is a coauthor of “Sound Innovations for String Orchestra: Creative Warm-ups,” and lead-author of the ASTA String Curriculum. Dr. Benham is an active consultant in the development of new music programs across the U.S. and is a past-president of ASTA.

In addition to providing professional opportunities, we hope to continue building connections between the orchestra directors in Region 1. Please consider joining us for a Virtual Happy Hour, held through Zoom on select Fridays at 4:00pm. Please check your email for more information.

To support our students, we will be holding virtual masterclasses this spring. Application will be through teacher recommendation. More information to come!

We look forward to working with you in 2021!

Jordan Peters and Caitlin Shroyer, Orchestra Division CoChairs, orchestra@njsma.com

The NJSMA continues to look for ways to increase the diversity of program offerings, create ways to support students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and provide professional development opportunities for our members who are teaching in urban and rural schools.

In December, we hosted our first-ever Virtual Music College Fair for prospective first-generation college students! Students saw presentations from Montclair State, NJCU, Rutgers, Rowan, and William Paterson. We also held a virtual “Happy Hour” for urban and rural music educators.

Looking ahead, we will be organizing additional meetups, events with colleges and universities, and a guitar masterclass. Stay tuned for finalized dates and reach out if you’d like to be included on the mailing list or become involved with planning.

Katy Brodhead Cullen, Diversity & Inclusion Liaison, diversity@njsma.com Central Jersey Music Educators Association www.cjmea.org

Happy 2021! I hope you all have had the chance to rest and recover during the holidays. Although you may not have had the chance to see your family in person, hopefully, you had a chance to connect with them virtually.

This year we will be hosting a series of virtual Professional Development series. This month alone, we will be hosting a panel discussion on best practices on virtual choral rehearsals as well as two featured percussion workshops for teachers and many more! For a complete list of workshops and information on how to register, please visit our website, www.cjmea.org.

We also want to thank all of those who were able to attend our CJMEA Virtual Leadership Workshop in October. If you are interested in getting involved with CJMEA in any capacity, please email President-Elect Yale Snyder (YalePerc@aol.com).

While we may not be able to meet in person this year, we as a CJMEA Executive Board are here to support you. If you have any questions or need any support, do not hesitate to reach out.

Please stay safe!

South Jersey Band and Orchestra Directors Association www.sjboda.org

SJBODA continues to monitor the impact that Covid-19 has on our instrumental music programs. We applaud the outstanding efforts and the creative solutions of our members during these challenging times. Unfortunately it was necessary to cancel our public performances for this school year but we are continuing to look at options that we can offer our students and members. The executive board is recommending that our members consider participating in the NJ State Solo & Ensemble Festival as a way to motivate and challenge their students. This event is sponsored by Arts Ed NJ and additional information can be found on their website artsednj.org. High school seniors who were members of a SJBODA high school honor ensemble are eligible to apply for one of the SJBODA

Cheryl Rothkopf Memorial Scholarships. There is an orchestra scholarship and a band scholarship. Cheryl Rothkopf was a music teacher at the Hainesport School who passed away in October.

Additional information on these scholarships can be found on our website. Our annual winter membership meeting will take place during the second week of January. The exact date and time will be announced in an email to the membership. Information on accessing the meeting can be found on our website or by contacting Ken

Rafter (609-457-0590 or sjbodapresident@gmail.com). Please continue to check the website, maintained by Derek Rohaly (Mainland

Regional HS) for the latest SJBODA updates.

Orville Donald "Don" Behm died Monday September 28, 2020 at his home in Berkeley Heights, N.J. He was 82.

Don was born in Chicago, Ill., on November 12, 1937 a son to the late Lois (Glyn) and Orville D. Behm Sr. He lived throughout Louisiana as his father traveled as a Baptist minister, moving to Berkeley Heights in 1981.

He was a graduate of Logansport High School in Louisiana, and received two bachelor's degrees in music from McNeese State University and two master's of Music from LSU.

He worked as a Music Teacher and Director of Music for the University Baptist Church for over 15 years, for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Band in Louisiana, and the Columbia Middle School in Berkeley Heights, N.J ., before retiring.

Don was a composer of music and was commissioned by the New Jersey Youth Symphony and the Princeton Orchestra. He was a true lover of music playing multiple instruments, including strings and the piano.

He is survived by his wife Glenda (Cain) Behm, his brother Robert Lee Behm, and two sisters Joyce Behm Harris and her husband Gordon, and Jeannie Behm West and her husband Kenneth. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Pauline (Polly) S. Brown, died peacefully on September 4, 2020 at the age of 92. Born to Edward F. and Gertrude M. St. George in Philadelphia, PA. Polly graduated from Scotch Plains Highs School in 1944, and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in music education from the New Jersey State Teacher's College in Trenton in 1948, and her Permanent Teaching Certificate in Music, Elementary and Secondary Education in 1951. While an undergraduate student, she met her future husband, Harold A. Brown, whom she wed on September 2, 1950. They were married until Harold's death in 1997. Polly was a lifelong teacher and educator in New Jersey. She served as supervisor of music in Leonia early in her career, taught vocal music for six years in Leonia and Wildwood, and also gave private instrumental music lessons in her home. Polly spent the longest portion of her career as a kindergarten teacher at the Harrington Park Elementary school, where she also served as president & head negotiator of the HPEA. She retired in 1991, but remained an occasional substitute teacher for the school. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Edward (Bud) St. George.

Polly is survived by her son, Donald E. Brown and his wife Diane; granddaughter Rebecca (Brown) Monahan & her husband Rich Monahan, and great grandchildren Elizabeth, Emmett, and Evelyn Monahan; and her son, Thomas R. Brown and his wife Lisa; granddaughter Kristin (Brown) Parker & her husband Michael Parker, and great-granddaughter, Sophie Louise Parker; and grandson Kyle Eriksen Brown, his wife Melinda, and great-granddaughter Maddison Lynn Brown.

Krista Cheslak, 69 of Woodbridge passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home.

Born in Woodbridge, Krista was a lifelong resident and a devoted parishioner of St. James R.C. Church where she was a Eucharistic Adorer, member of the church choir and Parish Community Life Comission as well as dedicated many hours on the St. James 150th Anniversary Committee. Krista received her bachelor's degree from Manhattanville College as well as her master's degree in New York City. Ms. Cheslak was then employed as a music teacher within the Woodbridge Township Board of Education for 35 years until retiring. She was a talented musician and lover of fine arts who will be deeply missed; leaving behind her beloved friends and neighbors whom she adored.

Karl J. Recktenwald III, 74, of Bordentown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Greenwood House in Ewing. Karl grew up in Hamilton Township and graduated from Steinert High School. During those years, he started his musical career with his love of the trumpet. Following high school Karl matriculated to Trenton State College as a performance major. Karl was in the process of auditioning to Temple University and Juilliard

when his number came up. He was able to enlist in the NJ National Guard. Following basic training he spent time as a bugler at Arlington Cemetery before being assigned to the Band at Sea Girt, NJ. In the middle of all this, Karl took a teaching position at Hamilton High West. A Master's degree in performance from Trenton State College and a postgraduate degree in Supervision soon followed. Over the years, Karl built this program up to be one of the finest in NJ with numerous State Honors Band performances. As the Hornet Band grew, his brother Thom joined him and together they took the band to a wide array of performance sites.

Karl and his wife, Carmela met at Hamilton High West where they worked together on the school musicals. His love of music was surpassed only by his devotion to his wife. His love of education continued and he spent years as an adjunct professor at the College of New Jersey helping others to become music teachers.

Son of the late Karl J. Recktenwald Jr. and Margaret Logan Recktenwald, he is survived by his wife, Carmela Recktenwald; his daughter, Christen Karolkiewicz and her husband Michael; his granddaughter, Samantha Paige Karolkiewicz; his brother, Thomas Recktenwald and his wife Ursula; his nephew, Adam Recktenwald, his wife Leighanne, and great-niece Mila; and his nephew, Kurt Recktenwald and his wife Anna.

Allegra S. Rondinella, 86, of Caldwell, passed away on September 27, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Bayside, N.Y., she lived in East Meadow and Massapequa, N.Y., until moving to West Orange, N.J., in 1962 and settling in Caldwell in 2001. Prior to her retirement, she was an elementary school music teacher for the East Meadow School District and later an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University. In her spare time, she enjoyed travelling, cooking, sewing, reading and spending time with her extended family.

Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Reba Smith, her sister, Marcia Copperwhite, her son-in-law, David Lowry and her niece, Elizabeth (Betsy) Copperwhite, she is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Oreste Renato Rondinella; devoted children, Thomas Rondinella (Sharon), Annmarie Snedeker (Brian), Allegra Lowry, Julia Shannon (Robert), and Orrie Rondinella Jr. (Sandra); loving grandchildren, Laura Rondinella- Johnson (Melissa), Rebecca Rondinella, Julia Rondinella (fiancé Mark Vitale), Sara Snedeker, Gregory Snedeker, Thomas Snedeker, Sean Lowry, Nicholas Lowry, Molly Shannon, Robert Shannon, Owen Shannon, and Andrew Rondinella; loving brother-in-law, Robert Copperwhite, sister-inlaw Marie Quigley and brother-in-law Renato Rondinella. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.

Cheryl Rothkopf neé Albrecht (57 years) of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on October 3, 2020 after a 5-year battle with cancer. Cheryl is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jack Rothkopf, along with her two children David Rothkopf (Ashley) and Erica Rothkopf. She is also survived by her father Paul Albrecht, and brother, Robert Albrecht. She was predeceased by her mother, Alice Albrecht, brother Paul Albrecht, Jr., and sister Mary (Edward) Cognazzo. A native of Keyport NJ, Cheryl was an active musician and music educator in Southern New Jersey. She was a graduate of West Chester University and earned her Master's Degree from University of the Arts, She taught music for over 35 years with almost 30 years at the Hainesport School where she led the elementary and middle school band programs. She was a past president of the Hainesport Education Association. Cheryl was a founding member of the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey where she not only played clarinet, but also managed the annual children's concert and was the organization's librarian for over 20 years. She has also been orchestral director for both Haddon Summer Theater and Haddon Heights High School musical theater productions and performed in numerous regional ensembles.

Thelma Turner Slater, 90, of Tucker, GA, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2020. She was born in Red Bank, NJ, on July 5, 1930. She was the only daughter of Sherley and Ethel Wilson Turner.

Thelma graduated from Red Bank High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s in Music from Hampton Institute, now known as Hampton University, in 1951. While teaching, she attended Teacher’s College of Columbia University in New York City, where she obtained her Master’s in Music Education.

Thelma married Master Sgt. Paul W. Slater in 1961. As a military wife, she was afforded the opportunity to hold many teaching positions in the United States and abroad. Among the many places where she taught were Rustburg, Virginia, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Dania Beach, FL, El Paso, TX, Munich, Germany, Wiesbaden, Germany, and finally, in New Jersey, Matawan, Eatontown and Neptune. She retired from the Neptune Township School District in 1998, after many years of dedicated service.

Thelma’s accomplishments and organizational affiliations are vast. She lent her musical talents wherever needed and loved what she did. She especially loved working with young people.

Thelma was a loyal member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliated. She was the visionary leader of the Annual Black History Month Community Musical Celebration at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Asbury Park, NJ. Thelma was very proud to hear how the program continued to grow.

She relocated to Decatur, GA in 2006 to be near her beloved brother, Alvin. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Slater; parents; and only brother, Delmar Alvin Turner. She leaves to cherish many wonderful memories among her family sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Turner, GA; cousins, Mrs. Audrey Robertson, Dr. Susan Alston, and Steven Robertson, NJ; friends, Ms. Zara Peters-Wynn, FL, Ms. Yvette Jones, GA, Mrs. Thomasina F. Savage, NJ, Tony and Karen Williams, GA, along with other friends and associates.

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NJ American Choral Directors Association....................... Anne Matlack......................... anne.matlack@choralcommunities.com Governor’s Award for Arts Education................................ Jeff Santoro ......................................................... jsantoro@njmea.org NJ Association for Jazz Education..................................... Joe Bongiovi ............................................ jbongiovi.njaje@gmail.com NAfME............................................................................ Patrick O’Keefe........................................... patrickaokeefe@gmail.com NJ Music Administrators Association.............................. Thomas Weber........................................... tweber@westfieldnjk12.org NJ Retired Music Educators Association.......................... Frank Hughes......................................................... flh4hof@gmail.com NJ TI:ME.......................................................................... Andrew Lesser............................................. andrew.lesser@yahoo.com Percussive Arts Society................................................... Domenico Zarro................................................ DEZarro@optonline.net

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