Fine Arts Newsletter - September 2018

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600 MHz

Oklahoma school fine arts personnel should be aware that the FCC's new rule regarding the 600 MHz bandwidth will go into effect in October of 2018.  In 2020, the transition period will be over and this bandwidth will not be available for wireless audio equipment.  What does this mean for your program?  Talk with your district technology directors now and be aware of the implications of the new FCC regulations.  Read up on the radio frequency issue here and find more info here.  This was a recent featured issue on APM's Marketplace and the interview transcript is a great resource.  


OK Drama Education Network

Drama and theatre educators!  There has been an effort by educators across the state and the faculty at SWOSU to improve communication within the drama/theatre community.  If you'd like to be a part of it, check out the Oklahoma Drama Education Network facebook page.  Also, SWOSU will be offering their Oklahoma Drama Convention (OKDramaCon) again next summer.  More information will be shared in the future!  


2018-19 Education Programs of the OKC Philharmonic/OKC Orchestra League

OKC Philharmonic

For more information about any School Programs, contact Katie Barrick, Education Coordinator, at katie@okcphil.org or 405-232-7575.


Youth Concerts

A free, 45-minute, school-day concert experience highlighting the sights and sounds of the symphony orchestra under the direction of guest conductor, Matthew Troy. We welcome students in grades 3-5 and beginning orchestra, band, and choir students to attend. In addition to admittance to the concert, teachers who register will receive digital access to a teacher guide and music selections from the concert for study.

2018 – 2019 Youth Concert dates

- Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.

- Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.

- Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.

- Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.

*Please note, in order for our programs to serve as many students as possible, those students participating in Link Up may NOT participate in our Youth Concerts. (Example: Students in grade 3 may attend the Youth Concert. Students in grades 4 and 5 may attend Link Up.)

Link Up

Through a partnership with Carnegie Hall, students in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to attend a free day-time concert by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic with a special twist. Throughout the year, teachers work with students to learn pre-selected pieces of music on recorder, violin, or voice. At the concert, students perform along with the orchestra from the audience. The Link Up concerts will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 10:00 am and 11:30 am at the Visual & Performing Arts Center at OCCC.

Sound Images

A partnership between the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Sound Images guides students in grades 3-8 to the path of creative expression through art as inspired by orchestral music. At the program’s conclusion, selected pieces of student artwork created according to program guidelines, are submitted to the OKC Phil for the Sound Images art competition. Winners of the art competition have their works displayed at the Civic Center Music Hall and/or the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Sound Images welcomes participation from Oklahoma City and surrounding area public/private schools, home schools, after-school programs, and community children’s programs. The 2018 -2019 deadline to submit artwork for competition is Monday, March 4th, 2019.

Note: The Oklahoma City Museum of Art provides free admission plus travel and substitute teacher reimbursement for all Oklahoma K-12 students and their chaperones (up to 2 per 15 students) who book a tour. This is a great opportunity to experience art and see the winners of the Sound Images competition if timed correctly. Learn more about student tours on the Oklahoma City Museum of Art website.

OKC Philharmonic Teacher Appreciation

As a thank you to the teachers who participate in any of the programs above, the OKC Philharmonic offers discounted tickets to all performances of “The Christmas Show” in our annual POPS concert series.


Central OK Orff Fall Workshop

Ukeleles and More!  The fall workshop for the Central Oklahoma Orff Chapter will focus on integrating ukulele into the elementary general music classroom.  Presenter Drue Bullington will share multiple ways to facilitate learning and music making following the Orff-Schulwerk approach.  Bring your soprano ukulele if you have one!  

Workshop details: Saturday, September 8th at Chisholm Elementary School in Edmond, OK from 9 AM - 1 PM.  Cost is $35 for non-members, $25 for members, $5 for students.  For more information contact Meredith Ziegler.  Register here!  


OKE Fall Workshop - Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Music Classroom

Dr. Alice Hammel

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) experience the world differently in the areas of socialization, communication, and cognition. Because of these differences, they often need accommodations and modifications in the music classroom.  Dr. Alice Hammel will introduce many ideas to adapt the environment for students with ASD.  

Workshop details: Saturday, September 29th at UCO from 9 AM - 12 PM.  Cost is $30 for non-members, $15 for members, and free for students.  For more information visit the Oklahoma Kodály Educators website.


"Speak Out For Art" OAEA Fall Conference

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The 2018 Oklahoma Art Education Association Fall Convention Speak Out for Art! will be at Oklahoma Christian University on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13.  There will be sessions geared toward new and emergency certified teachers!  Please visit the OAEA website for more information.  


Oklahoma Thespian Festival

Thes Fest 2018

Registration is open for the OK Thespian Festival that will take place at Tulsa Community College February 1-2 2019. Please check out our website to charter a Thespian Troupe so that your students can get all of the benefits that OK Thespians offer. Scholarships, workshops, college auditions, competitions, showcases, OK Playworks, and qualify to compete at the International Thespian Festival - all in one weekend!

Congratulations to ALL of our OK Thespians who competed this year at Nationals!


OAEA Statewide Portfolio Day

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Choosing a college or university can be one of the most important decisions made by a student during their senior year of high school. The OAEA and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art are proud to host Portfolio Day, a gathering of colleges and universities across the United States who wish to showcase their visual arts programs, and will meet students to review their portfolios on a one-on-one basis. A comprehensive list of the attending institutions will be available in January. 

The OKC MOA will provide for the costs this presents to your school system including bus, driver, sub, etc. This is a completely free event with no charge to the participants.

To attend Portfolio Day, high school teachers must email Jann Jeffery to request an appointment time. For more information, please refer to the Portfolio Day website.

The OKC Museum of Art will offer free tours of the current exhibitions to Portfolio Day attendees.


OAAE Bookmark Contest

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The time has come for the 3rd annual Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education Bookmark contest.

This year’s theme:  How have the arts impacted the world around you?

The contest is open to students in grades K-12 who attend school in the state of Oklahoma.  Two winners will be chosen from each division: Kindergarten - 5th Grade , 6th - 8th grade , 9th - 12th Grade

Entries are due by October 5, 2018

Two-thousand of each winning bookmark design will be reproduced and distributed throughout the state of Oklahoma, as well as to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and each member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate!


Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute

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There is still time to register for the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain! OFAI is an all-inclusive, four-day workshop retreat in the arts and arts education. Taught by nationally renowned artists, all workshops are held at the beautiful Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in the Wichita Mountains of southwest Oklahoma. All public educators are eligible to attend on full scholarship provided by the State Department of Education and private donors. Choose from workshops in the visual arts, writing, or music, including workshops specially focused on the elementary and special education classrooms. Educators receive 18 hours of professional development credit. Read more about this fall’s workshops, October 4-7 or October 11-14, online. Enrollment for educators is open now!


ORU - Expansion of BFA Degrees

ORU Logo

We are excited to announce the three new BFA degrees now offered at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa.  Students may choose a BFA in Art Education, Graphic Design, or Fine Art.  For more information, contact Mandel Chenoweth Art Education Advisor/ Faculty at Oral Roberts University.


Title IV, Part A, & Programs of Excellence

ESSA Oklahoma

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has expanded the definition of core academic subjects to a well-rounded education. This new well-rounded education includes 17 subjects covering the commonly tested subjects of English language arts and mathematics, as well as a wide variety of other subjects covering the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences.  The arts may include the subjects of dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts, and other arts disciplines as determined by state or local education agencies.  

Title IV, Part A

In 2017-18, Oklahoma administered a statewide competitive grant process for districts to receive Title IV funding.  However, the grant process has now ended and schools will receive a Title IV allocation based on their Title I funding formula.  Any school district that receives a formula allocation above $30,000 must conduct a needs assessment and then must expend 20% of its funds to provide a well-rounded education, 20% on safe and healthy schools, and 60% may be spent on all areas (including technology).  However, there is a 15% cap on devices, equipment, software, and digital content. If a district receives an allocation below $30,000, the law does not require a needs assessment or setting aside percentages for a well-rounded education.   

The funding was distributed to Oklahoma school districts on July 1st, 2018.  Here are some steps you can take to guide distribution of the funding:

  1. Ask your administration if you can be involved with the district's Title IV planning process.  
  2. Be an active part of the process as your district creates its Title IV plan.  Make certain that the district understands the importance of the arts for all students in your district. 
  3. In the future, a needs assessment rubric will be available from the OSDE.  Your role will be to participate in your district’s needs assessment to address the deficiencies within your district’s arts programs.  Even if your district receives funding below $30,000, you can still advocate for fine arts funding.  
  4. Learn about other ways to get involved - like writing your school's plan for Title I if you are at a Title I school.  

Oklahoma State Superintendent’s Art Gallery Schedule

September 1-30 – OSDE Employees 

October 2-31 – Positive Tomorrows, Amy Brewer

November 1-30 - OAEA Teacher Members 

A virtual art gallery is available on the SDE Fine Arts website for students and families who would like to see pictures of their work in the OSDE (Oliver Hodge) Building.  


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!


NOW - OFAI Registration open!

September 8 - Central OK Orff Chapter Fall Workshop "Ukeleles and More!"

September 15 - OkMEA Beginning Teacher Workshop at the University of Oklahoma

September 22 - Green Country Orff Fall Workshop with Josh Southard 

September 29th, 2018 - Oklahoma Kodály Educators Fall Workshop "Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Music Classroom"

October 4-7 & 11-14, 2018 - Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute @ Quartz Mountain

October 5, 2018 - Due date for OAAE Bookmark Contest Entries

October 12-13, 2018 - OAEA Fall Conference at Oklahoma Christian University 

October 18, 2018 - OkMEA Fall Conference at Oklahoma City University 

October 24-25, 2018 - Oklahoma Arts Conference

November 5-6, 2018 - OKC Philharmonic Youth Concerts