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Goal

I would like every third grader at Manatee Elementary school to get the wonderful experience of learning to read music and play the recorder ( a small plastic flute). It would be special if each of these students at this Title I school could have an instrument of their own to practice, without having to worry about paying for it. 

What will be done with my students

Third grade students will review music reading skills during September and October. By the time they receive their instruments in November, they will learn proper posture, finger position and playing technique. By using the book and additional resources the students gradually increase their ability to read the music and play at the same time.
By April and May, students will be able to play at least ten different simple songs from the textbook. Besides playing for the class, we will invite the parents and the second graders to enjoy in their success!
 

Benefits to my students

There is a huge benefit to students learning to play an instrument at a young age. Research shows that doing this can increase brain capacity. There is so many skills students need to master in order to be successful. They must be able to read and play at the same time, listen and adjust, play along with others and more. That takes a certain level of concentration that is built over time. This will benefit students in the future. Especially if they aspire to be musicians!
 

Budget Narrative

These are the exact prices of the ones that I would like as long as they are available. There are varied prices on these. 

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