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BUDDY FAQ's

BUDDY APPLICATIONS OPEN OCT. 17
Buddy Application
Question
Answer
​What's the difference between a buddy and staff member?
Buddies are volunteers who come during rehearsal to help a performer. Staff members design the show and the activities, teach the routines to the performers and keep the whole project enjoyable and safe. ​
​What are the dates?
​Every Saturday of the spring semester beginning the first Saturday after the first week of classes  and going until early April, depending on the year. Buddy training is the Sunday before UNI classes begin. 1-5pm at Lincoln Elementary. Rehearsals are 1:00-2:30pm with a 12:15pm report time.
Do I need to come every week?
Almost. The UNI Spectrum Project strives to provide consistency for the children who participate in the program. For many of our performers, relying on the consistency of their buddy being there each week is really important. We understand that you may need to miss rehearsal due to pre-arranged events. Just let us know at the beginning of the project which weekends you'll miss. We don't have Spectrum the Saturdays before and after Spring Break.
What if I have no experience working with children with special needs?
Not a problem. We provide training the Sunday before classes begin. We also have an AMAZING support staff who is there to help at any time.
Do I work with the child one-on-one all by myself?
No. Buddies are paired with performers, but we work in groups and there are directors who work with the groups. We also have support staff to help. We also have buddy positions for those who just want to help but would rather not be paired with a performer.
Will I be expected to act silly sometimes?
YES! ABSOLUTELY!
I don't have any experience with music, drama, art or movement. Can I still be a buddy?
Absolutely! No previous experience in any of these areas is needed to be a buddy.
Is this a course? Can I get college credit for being in the Spectrum Project?
Yes, there is a course for students in the Spectrum Project. MUS ED 1059. The credits vary from 0 to 1 credit. ​
​Who makes a good UNI Buddy?
Someone who listens well to their performer and is patient. Someone who is willing to be a little silly. Someone who can be encouraging to others. Someone who understands we're all different and that's what makes the world beautiful!
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Spectrum Project (www.spectrumproject.org)
Kevin Droe, coordinator
kevin.droe@uni.edu
Russell Hall 069
UNI School of Music
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0246
(319) 273-3073

  • Home
    • About
    • Media
    • Show Posters and Programs
    • The Movie
    • News
    • Contact
  • 2023 Spectrum
    • 2023 Buddies
    • 2023 Staff
    • Buddy Application
    • Calendar
  • JamFest
    • JamFest '23
    • Sponor and Donor Letter
    • Sponsor or Donation Form
    • Donate to Spectrum Project
    • For Teachers >
      • Information for Bands
      • CF Downtown Parking Map
      • Band Application
    • JamFest '22
  • DONATE
  • Want to be a Buddy?
    • BUDDY APPLICATION
    • Buddy FAQ's
    • Buddy Stories
    • Be a Buddy Videos
  • More...
    • 2022 Spectrum >
      • 2022 Buddy Application
    • 2020 Spectrum >
      • PLAY! The Movie
      • 2020 Rehearsals
      • 2019-20 Calendar
      • 2020 Performers
      • 2020 Buddies
      • 2020 Buddy Information
      • 2020 Staff
      • 2020 Staff Information
      • Performer Registration
    • 2019 Spectrum >
      • 2019 Cast Poster
      • Performers and Groups
      • Calendar
      • Payments
      • Scenes from 2019 Spectrum >
        • January 19 2019 Rehearsal
        • January 26 2019 Rehearsal
        • February 9 2019 Rehearsal
      • 2019 Buddies
      • 2019 Staff
    • 2018 Spectrum >
      • 2018 Cast Poster
      • 2018 Show Videos
      • 2018 Videos and Photos
      • Calendar
      • 2018 Spectrum Buddies
      • 2018 Staff
    • 2017 Spectrum >
      • 2017 Cast Poster
      • 2017 Show Media >
        • Videos
        • Photos
      • Scenes from Spectrum 2017
      • 2017 Buddies
      • 2017 Staff >
        • Jotham Polashek
        • Kathleen Marston
        • Michala Lensing
        • Allison Corbin
        • Tarissa Hagenow
        • Sarah Quesnell
        • Jari Sherburne
        • Shelley Droe
        • Kevin Droe
      • Calendar
    • 2016 Spectrum >
      • 2016 Cast Poster
      • 2016 Performers
      • 2016 Buddies
      • 2016 Directors
      • 2016 Rehearsals
      • 2016 Show Video and Photos
      • 2016 Faculty
    • 2015 Spectrum >
      • 2015 Performers
      • 2015 Show Videos
      • 2015 Show Videos and Photos
      • 2015 Buddies
      • 2015 Season
      • 2015 Directors
      • 2015 Faculty
    • Other Great programs >
      • Ball State Prism Project
      • Prism Project CT
      • Sturgis Youth Theatre
      • Shine On, Inc.
      • AMASE Northwestern
      • Aspire Therapeutic Riding Program
    • Open Door Music
    • Resources >
      • Exceptional Alternative Ensembles
      • Relationship Building for Teaching Music for Children with Autism
      • Progressive Music Education