During this time, I was working on a lesson plan for River of the Ancients, starting at the beginning. I think that everything in the plan worked, which was great. I would like to be able to spend more time with the percussion simply because at this time, there are only 2 of them while the score requires at least 5 percussionists, which will be 7th graders that will come practice at lunch with us. However, we had to be flexible in the time being and I’d like to be able to better incorporate all students at all times. Perhaps I will have the students who don’t play in a particular segment go and join and help the percussion during times such as these.
Week 7
Marlena's Student Teaching Journey 
I was so excited to get to the end of this reflection. From the moment I started reading I thought, “I’m going to suggest she has students from the rest of the band go and play occasionally.” You had the same idea! It’s a great way to address the issue you’re facing while giving students, particularly those who may be achieving highly on their primary instrument and growing a little disengaged, to re-engage with the piece in a new way while helping their rhythm skills, etc.
Great work! Stay safe!
–Robert
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