Virtual Summer Program Spotlight: Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
In our previous post titled, “A Summer of Music Making Online”, we listed various virtual summer music program offerings from UniSound organizations. Now, we’ve checked back in to hear how these programs have been going. Pittsburgh Youth Chorus (PYC) offered a la carte courses including Songs of the Broadway Stage, Intro to Ukulele, Songwriting, Instrumental Composition & Improvisation, Vocal Improvisation, and One-to-One Vocal Coaching this summer from June 15- July 31st. Continue reading to hear a little bit about how their program went!
Have you noticed any positive aspects of your program(s) being virtual as opposed to a “normal” in-person program?
“Having a virtual program allowed us to be able to involve students from outside of the region. This also allowed flexibility of the schedule and where we can teach.”
Have you noticed any negative aspects/drawbacks?
“Student connectivity issues (no different than occasional transportation issues). Can’t sing/play together in sync.”
What tools have you implemented in running your program(s)? Anything helpful you’ve learned from this that you’d like to share?
“Zoom, Flipgrid, and Screencastify.”
How great to hear that this program went well, and that there were a some positive takeaways, including more accessibility, flexibility, and utilization of online tools. Way to go, PYC!
Was your program highlighted in the original post? We will be reaching out to you soon to follow-up! Stay tuned for more Virtual Summer Program Spotlights!
