Our Scholars Will Read More Than Music Notes!

School:: Melrose Elementary School
Subject:: Music
Teacher:: Constance Robertson
Students Impacted:: 425
Grade:: K-12
Date:: October 12, 2021

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

Suncoast Credit Union - $978.01

Goal

The goal is to obtain the resources to integrate music curriculum, using real-world connections to better serve scholars.

What will be done with my students

Scholars will read and make connections with past and present musicians and composers. Understanding their personal stories will enhance music performances. An integrated curriculum will be used permanently in the music department at Melrose Elementary to close the gap in learning.
This grant connects currently to music curriculum standards for the county, state, and across the nation.

Benefits to my students

The expected outcomes for these activities is to increase fluency, comprehension, and musicianship skills. Teachers will benefit from core skills reinforced through music. Scholars will benefit from learning to play, read and comprehend more than music notation.

Describe the Students

Scholars at Melrose Elementary comprise of ESE, low academic performers along with high and/or average academic scholars. Often times, classes such as music is where they shine the most with high success. The vision of Melrose Elementary School is to become a progressive educational institution fostering high levels of achievement for all students in all areas.

Budget Narrative

The funds received from the grant will be spent on instruments, audio equipment and books.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Oscarina instruments	$50.00
2	shoulder rest for 1/2, 3/4 violin	$27.50
3	4-keyboard stands	$50.52
4	20 guitar foot pedals	$250.00
5	15 String Lyre Harp	$150.00
6	trumpet	$79.99
7	floor monitors	$218.00
8	Celebrity Readers	$65.00
9	House of They book	$42.00
10	Music Appreciation Book	$45.00
	Total:	$978.01

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