Collingwood Corona Creativity - Fall 2020 Article - Chloe Mee
After the summer break, many Collingwood students returned to in-person classes. However, this did not necessarily mean that everything could return to normal. The Arts department has continued to persevere and find new ways to adapt to the limitations with the pandemic through innovative alternatives.
In a letter to parents, Dr Beverly von Zielonka mentioned the accomplishments of both students in drama, and those who participated in Zoomfest: “We continue to feel the absence of our parents on campus this term. Again, this was felt at the opening of the theatre production of ‘Almost Maine.’ The Cast and Crew warmly invite all families to enjoy a viewing of the production in the broadcast version to be shared this week.” Links can be found here for the December 1st performance and here for the December 3rd performance.
It was wonderful to see students back on the stage, social-distanced by the nature of the play consisting of nine short plays and wearing masks. Both performances were enrapturing and had beautiful sets, congratulations to everyone involved!
The band and choir have also continued to adapt to the circumstances. Many concert bands have been completing musical projects, as well as recording their parts at home to create another online performance where each of the player’s tracks is compiled to complete a song. Each of the project topics was chosen by the students and was to do with ‘musicking.’ This enabled students to explore aspects of music other than conventional performances, such as the legalities behind music, the psychology of listening to music, and even composing their own songs! Both the Beginner Band and Jazz Band have been able to play in class. The Jazz Band plays in the Drama Theatre, where they are able to keep nine to ten feet apart and play with masks. In the future, look out for the online Jazz Cabaret, which will be in the works for the new year and will be streamed online.
Similarly, choir ensembles across the grades have been able to rehearse in open areas around the school with masks. Students have been enjoying the opportunity to sing together once again despite the circumstances, and submit their songs to create an online performance in a fashion similar to the bands. Dance has also been rehearsing with masks and social distancing, and have also seized the opportunity to dance outside when weather permits
Members of the Collingwood community were treated to the first choir, band, and dance performances in the Remembrance Day assembly video. Arts Mag readers can access the link here.
Visual art students ranging from art to photography to film have also been able to return to the art rooms to satiate their creativity and be inspired by each other. An online viewing platform has been set up to admire the works of students in classes during Module 1, which can be found here. Grade Twelve Art student Isabel Drouin said the following about her art classes thus far: “living within the pandemic, school has changed. We now have to wear masks, spray down the tables, and sit with our own cohorts. Particularly with Art class, all of the sliding doors and windows are open so that we can have airflow. But having everything opened causes these classrooms to get quite cold, so now within lots of art classrooms, we are allowed to wear jackets and sweatpants to stay warm. When it comes to supplies, only a certain amount of people can go up to get supplies, and we have to wait our turn. Other than that, the Art classes have stayed relatively the same, with everyone being very cautious using supplies and wearing masks in order to stop the spread.”
Furthermore, Dr Von Zielonka said the following about a film competition called Zoomfest which some students signed up to participate in: “many of our Morven students participated in a BC short film contest titled Zoomfest. We proudly announce that two Morven teams were nominated for film awards. The Awards ceremony will be streamed here and [went] live on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 pm.”
Congratulations to students and teachers alike for their creativity and perseverance during these unusual times.
After the summer break, many Collingwood students returned to in-person classes. However, this did not necessarily mean that everything could return to normal. The Arts department has continued to persevere and find new ways to adapt to the limitations with the pandemic through innovative alternatives.
In a letter to parents, Dr Beverly von Zielonka mentioned the accomplishments of both students in drama, and those who participated in Zoomfest: “We continue to feel the absence of our parents on campus this term. Again, this was felt at the opening of the theatre production of ‘Almost Maine.’ The Cast and Crew warmly invite all families to enjoy a viewing of the production in the broadcast version to be shared this week.” Links can be found here for the December 1st performance and here for the December 3rd performance.
It was wonderful to see students back on the stage, social-distanced by the nature of the play consisting of nine short plays and wearing masks. Both performances were enrapturing and had beautiful sets, congratulations to everyone involved!
The band and choir have also continued to adapt to the circumstances. Many concert bands have been completing musical projects, as well as recording their parts at home to create another online performance where each of the player’s tracks is compiled to complete a song. Each of the project topics was chosen by the students and was to do with ‘musicking.’ This enabled students to explore aspects of music other than conventional performances, such as the legalities behind music, the psychology of listening to music, and even composing their own songs! Both the Beginner Band and Jazz Band have been able to play in class. The Jazz Band plays in the Drama Theatre, where they are able to keep nine to ten feet apart and play with masks. In the future, look out for the online Jazz Cabaret, which will be in the works for the new year and will be streamed online.
Similarly, choir ensembles across the grades have been able to rehearse in open areas around the school with masks. Students have been enjoying the opportunity to sing together once again despite the circumstances, and submit their songs to create an online performance in a fashion similar to the bands. Dance has also been rehearsing with masks and social distancing, and have also seized the opportunity to dance outside when weather permits
Members of the Collingwood community were treated to the first choir, band, and dance performances in the Remembrance Day assembly video. Arts Mag readers can access the link here.
Visual art students ranging from art to photography to film have also been able to return to the art rooms to satiate their creativity and be inspired by each other. An online viewing platform has been set up to admire the works of students in classes during Module 1, which can be found here. Grade Twelve Art student Isabel Drouin said the following about her art classes thus far: “living within the pandemic, school has changed. We now have to wear masks, spray down the tables, and sit with our own cohorts. Particularly with Art class, all of the sliding doors and windows are open so that we can have airflow. But having everything opened causes these classrooms to get quite cold, so now within lots of art classrooms, we are allowed to wear jackets and sweatpants to stay warm. When it comes to supplies, only a certain amount of people can go up to get supplies, and we have to wait our turn. Other than that, the Art classes have stayed relatively the same, with everyone being very cautious using supplies and wearing masks in order to stop the spread.”
Furthermore, Dr Von Zielonka said the following about a film competition called Zoomfest which some students signed up to participate in: “many of our Morven students participated in a BC short film contest titled Zoomfest. We proudly announce that two Morven teams were nominated for film awards. The Awards ceremony will be streamed here and [went] live on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 pm.”
Congratulations to students and teachers alike for their creativity and perseverance during these unusual times.