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School:: Poinciana Elementary
Subject:: Music
Teacher:: Lani Mastrangelo
Students Impacted:: 450
Grade:: K-5
Date:: August 31, 2024

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

A Champion For Learning - $1,990.00

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 450

Thanks to the generous funding from the Champion for Learning Grant, the music program at Poinciana Elementary has been transformed with the addition of six Remo Tubano drums. Every students from Kindergarten through 5th grade now has access to high-quality, industry-standard drums that bring music to life in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.

These drums have dramatically increased student participation and excitement during music class. Students are learning essential music concerpts - such as steady beat, rhythm, dynamics, and ensemble playing - through hands-on experience. The addition of multiple drums allows for more simultaneous participation, encouragin teamwork and cooperative learning.

Inclusing is a key pillar of our school, and this grant has especially benefited our classes for students with modified curriclum. The drumming activities serve as a unifying, non-verbal experinece that supports students with diverse needs and fosters a sense of commnity in the classroom. Students who often struggle in traditional academic settings are now leading their peers with confidence during drumming sessions.

Beyond music, the drumming lessons have helped students improvove their focus, build confidence, and relieve stress. They've also reinforced academic skills - like reading and math - through rhythm based exercises.

Thanks to this grant, music at Poinciana Elementary is not just heard - it is felt.

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The Joy of Drumming!

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Whole class participation!

Original Grant Overview

Goal

To provide quality, industry standard, drums for the students at Poinciana Elementary School. Drumming is an effective way to teach musical concepts, disguised as having a ton of fun!

What will be done with my students

A classroom, set up with Tubano drums, will automatically create excitement for the music lesson of the day! Drumming promotes student engagement while meeting multiple music standards. Music is a universal language. Drumming in the music classroom, contributes to the reduction of language barriers. Increased quantity of drums will increase student engagement. Music will be created and performed as individuals, small ensembles, and large ensembles. Drumming also promotes the real life skill of teamwork.

Benefits to my students

1. All students, Kindergarten to 5th grade, will be able to participate in music drumming lessons.
2. Provides a non-competitive, team building experience for all students. Poinciana has several classes with modified curriculum. Related arts is designated as the inclusion time with general education students for the MC classes. Drumming promotes musical activities that are beneficial for all students.
3. Learn musical concepts in a fun and engaging environment.
4. Reading rhythms performed on drums in the music classroom connects and reinforces reading and math concepts.
5. Students who excel at drumming, gain confidence that can be carried over into other aspects of the students' day.
6.The act of drumming is physical and can help students process the stresses of the day.
7. Builds school community

Budget Narrative

Asking for 2 sets of Remo Tubano drums. Each set has 3 tunable drums.
2 - 10" Key-Tuned Tubano, Rainbow (Item# 201586)
2 - 12" Key-Tuned Tubano, Rainbow (Item# 201590)
2 - 14" Key-Tuned Tubano, Rainbow (Item# 201594)

Local music store, Cadence Music, is partnering with me with this grant and have offered to deliver the drums to the school for free.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	2 - Remo 100 Series Rainbow Tubano Sets of 3	$1,990.00
	Total:	$1,990.00

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Rat-a-tat-tat. Who can resist that?

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