Welcome, Teachers!
Whether you are new to Green Mountain Music District V or you just want to get more involved, here is some information for you to get started
"Districts" is an opportunity for students to perform inspiring and challenging ensemble music with motivated students from other schools.
We offer symphonic bands, choruses, string ensembles, and jazz bands for grades 6-8 and 9-12.
Green Mountain Music District V includes about 60 elementary, middle, and high schools from central to southwestern Vermont.
If your school is not listed yet or your family home-schools, you can still participate!
District V
Students participating in auditions and/or festivals have opportunities to:
make great music with other talented musicians
make new friends with similar music interests
find new sources of motivation to learn solo repertoire for your instrument or voice part
perform in larger, more traditionally complete groups
perform more challenging ensemble repertoire
receive great feedback on your musicianship
learn from, and work with new conductors.
be inspired by other student ensembles and performers.
perform for a large audience on a college campus.
enhance your resume for jobs or college
have fun making music with others
Sounds great! How do students participate?
Teachers participating in the GMMDV festivals have opportunities to:
provide outstanding enrichment opportunities for their student musicians
have resources to motivate students to practice solo and ensemble repertoire
have their students receive constructive feedback on their performance
make connections with other colleagues in the state to learn from each other and collaborate
strengthen music education in the state of Vermont
HOW CAN I GET MORE INVOLVED?
A non-profit educational organization like GMMDV does not run by itself. We need volunteers, like you! Our handbook includes detailed explanations of the roles and responsibilities for each position in the GMMDV. There are also plenty of experienced members to get advice from.
Contact the President to find out more or to express your interest in a position.
audition adjudicator
audition score tabulator
home-school liaison (for home-schooled students)
program creator
webmaster
audition host
festival host
secretary
treasurer
president elect/festival chair
president
past president/audition chair
Additional help is always needed during audition time and at festivals. Contact the President of GMMDV to see how you can get involved.
HOW DO I HELP MY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?
10 Steps to Help Your Students Participate in GMMDV:
1. Explore the audition requirements for the ensemble(s) via the website. You can also contact officers and other members with questions. Buy audition piece/book(s) if necessary. [ASAP]
2. Inform students and families about GMMDV. Depending on your school's policies, send home permission slips, create sign-ups sheets, etc. [September]
3. Register your students online or via mail by the due date in early October. Mail audition fees to the treasurer. Some schools pay the fees for students, others collect fees from families.
4. Help your students learn the audition music. Print the relevant audition forms, review the content with your students, and help them walk into their auditions with them in hand! [October-November]
5. Depending on your school's policies, arrange transportation for your students and accompany them to their audition in November (one evening for grades 9-12, another for grades 6-8).
6. Wait for audition results and forms to arrive. Share them with your students and help them understand the results. [November]
7. If your students are accepted, they will need completed medical forms to participate. Mail these and participation fees by the due date in early December. If your students are not accepted, please try again next year!
8. Wait to receive festival music from ensemble managers. Inform families and the community of the festivals/concerts according to your school's policies. [January-February]
9. Help your students learn the festival music, using online recordings and other resources if applicable. Review the festival schedule and requirements. Help your students come prepared with their instruments, supplies, clothing, food, etc. [January-February]
10. Depending on your school's policies, arrange transportation for your students and accompany them to the festivals. Enjoy a day of interacting with your colleagues and listening to students grow! [February/March]