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Goal

I am proposing funding to help purchase a class set of soprano ukuleles for the students at Sabal Palm Elementary. Students will use a variety of ukulele resources, including our district Quaver curriculum, to learn basic ukulele playing techniques, chords, and ukulele pieces and songs. Through ukulele playing, they will also develop a deeper understanding of musical concepts such as meter, beat, rhythm, notation and styles of music. 

What will be done with my students

With the funding from the grant, I will be able to provide a hands-on experience of playing a string instrument to my students. Lessons will begin with teaching the students the proper handling and care of the instrument. Students will then learn the correct playing position, strumming techniques and correct left-hand placement. Once the basics are learned, students will learn the purpose of frets and how to play melodies and chords. At the end of our ukulele unit, students will demonstrate their new found ukulele skills by performing as solos, in small ensembles and in large ensembles. 

Benefits to my students

The ukulele is a wonderful instrument for 4th and 5th grade students to play. It is the perfect size for a “first” string instrument. Once they learn basic ukulele techniques, my students can go onto middle and high school to play orchestral instruments, the guitar or continuing on the ukulele. Students will gain many musical and non-musical skills from learning melody and harmony to focus and discipline. The most important benefit for my students is to promote a life-long love of music.

These ukuleles will not just benefit the current students at Sabal Palm Elementary but for many students in the years to come.
 

Budget Narrative

The budget requests funds for a classroom set of Makala MK-S soprano ukuleles for $1,759,99 from West Music. This classroom set includes:
- 30 Makala MK-S Soprano Ukuleles
- 4 clip-on ukulele tuners
- 4 sets of Aquila Nylgut Soprano Ukulele Strings
- 1 Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Ukulele Method Book
There is an additional $158.40 for shipping.
 

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