The Covid-19 pandemic has affected how we make music with others and teach music to our students. Musicians still want to have group performances, and music teachers want to have some sort of concert experience. In response to stay-at-home restrictions, school closures, and online learning, tech-savvy music teachers across the United States quickly put together virtual performances of their school ensembles. Read on for brief history of the virtual ensemble and general guidelines on how to prepare your students to record for a virtual performance.