Welcome to Holicong Band
Welcome to the Holicong Band!
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jchodoroff@cbsd.org
A little
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me…
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This is year #20 at Holicong and year #25 of teaching in
general. The last 24 years I have been a middle school band
director.
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I am a “T for Temple U” guy and received both of my degrees
from there. They are both in Music Education.
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I am a drummer and still play professionally. I own my own
wedding band, so if you know of anyone that needs a band…
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My wife and I live in the Pennridge School District with our 4
kids:
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10
th
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7
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grade
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4
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grade
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1
st
grade
Band class should be all of the
following:
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Fun
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A safe place for musicians of all ability levels
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Low Stress
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Well-suited to meet the needs of all students
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Non-judgmental
Good apps for your child to download
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Microsoft Teams
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Canvas STUDENT
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Microsoft OneDrive
Both Teams and Canvas will be utilized every day and serve as the hub for all
assignments and virtual classes.
Having access to these on their phone/iPad/personal computer is not a bad idea.
So how will all of “this” work??
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Band (and all performing ensembles) will look different this year.
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At this point, we are uncertain if/when concerts will take place.
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If they do, we are still unsure of what they will look like.
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The same can be said for Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble.
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As soon as we can safely start the ensembles, we will do our best to get them up and running.
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In the meantime…
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SmartMusic
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Classes; The Jazz Experience; The Rep Room
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Holicong Sequestered Songfests
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Including at least one night each month dedicated to INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC!
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Master Classes with other middle school band directors
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Wide range of topics; open to all 5 middle schools; work with all directors
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Middle School Instrumental Performance Nights
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Similar to our Sequestered Songfests but featuring middle school band and orchestra students from across the district!
This year marks the 20th anniversary at Holicong with a dedicated band director, Mr. Chodoroff, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable space for all musicians, while introducing new ways of learning and performing. Stay updated and engaged through virtual classes, monthly events, and collaborative opportunities across middle schools.
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Welcome to the Holicong Band! J O E L C H O D O R O F F: J O E L C H O D O R O F F: D I R E C TO R O F B A N DS D I R E C TO R O F B A N DS
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT I am asking that people NOT specific question at the conclusion of my presentation, please do not hesitate to email me. I will either answer your question via email or set up a time to chat with you if need be. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. NOT use the chat feature this evening. Should you have a jchodoroff@cbsd.org
This is year #20 at Holicong and year #25 of teaching in general. The last 24 years I have been a middle school band director. I am a T for Temple U guy and received both of my degrees from there. They are both in Music Education. A little about me I am a drummer and still play professionally. I own my own wedding band, so if you know of anyone that needs a band My wife and I live in the Pennridge School District with our 4 kids: 10thgrade 7thgrade 4thgrade 1stgrade
Band class should be all of the following: Fun A safe place for musicians of all ability levels Low Stress Well-suited to meet the needs of all students Non-judgmental
Good apps for your child to download Microsoft Teams Canvas STUDENT Microsoft OneDrive Both Teams and Canvas will be utilized every day and serve as the hub for all assignments and virtual classes. Having access to these on their phone/iPad/personal computer is not a bad idea.
So how will all of this work?? Band (and all performing ensembles) will look different this year. At this point, we are uncertain if/when concerts will take place. If they do, we are still unsure of what they will look like. The same can be said for Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble. As soon as we can safely start the ensembles, we will do our best to get them up and running. In the meantime SmartMusic Classes; The Jazz Experience; The Rep Room Holicong Sequestered Songfests Including at least one night each month dedicated to INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC! Master Classes with other middle school band directors Wide range of topics; open to all 5 middle schools; work with all directors Middle School Instrumental Performance Nights Similar to our Sequestered Songfests but featuring middle school band and orchestra students from across the district!
