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It is essential that students have the opportunity to play instruments in music class. Instruments provide hands-on learning of musical concepts, encourage collaboration between students, and allow for self-expression through composing and performing. Music class should be an interactive experience; including instruments in my instruction will keep my students interested and engaged. With these instruments, my students will be learning to read, write and perform music. Currently, my students take turns using old, worn-down shakers and tambourines to demonstrate their learning. I believe that 21st-century music education must go beyond learning to sing and clap; it is an opportunity to engage in the process of creating and performing in a variety of ways. The djembes will provide an opportunity for us to explore the cultures in which they are used and give my students a more concrete way to demonstrate their understanding of rhythm. The xylobell kits will be used with all grade levels as they learn to read notes on the staff and will allow them to compose their own songs and melodies. The egg shakers will help greatly in teaching rhythm and steady beat to my younger students, who are equally eager to get their hands on instruments. All of these items will help my students create music of their own and reinforce topics we cover in class.

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It is essential that students have the opportunity to play instruments in music class. Instruments provide hands-on learning of musical concepts, encourage collaboration between students, and allow for self-expression through composing and performing. Music class should be an interactive experience; including instruments in my instruction will keep my students interested and engaged. With these instruments, my students will be learning to read, write and perform music. Currently, my students take turns using old, worn-down shakers and tambourines to demonstrate their learning. I believe that 21st-century music education must go beyond learning to sing and clap; it is an opportunity to engage in the process of creating and performing in a variety of ways. The djembes will provide an opportunity for us to explore the cultures in which they are used and give my students a more concrete way to demonstrate their understanding of rhythm. The xylobell kits will be used with all grade levels as they learn to read notes on the staff and will allow them to compose their own songs and melodies. The egg shakers will help greatly in teaching rhythm and steady beat to my younger students, who are equally eager to get their hands on instruments. All of these items will help my students create music of their own and reinforce topics we cover in class.

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