This equipment will supplement our existing equipment to allow students to hear high-quality audio examples in band rehearsals as well as the ability to use a metronome and tone generator for large ensemble rehearsals. The NAfME "Opportunities to Learn" standards for Grades K-12 state that my room should be "...equipped with a high-quality sound reproduction system capable of utilizing current recording technology."
With this equipment, we will be able to enrich our students' daily musical experiences and broaden their musical experiences by hearing high-quality sound on a high-quality system.
This equipment would also the use of additional audio tools to help our students grow as musicians, and to play recordings of in class performances. Then students could evaluate and critique their performances to improve the quality of their musical product. Many students are from low income households, and due to the pandemic, they are not able to afford to pay large band fees to purchase similar equipment. This will bridge the equity divide between our band program and those more affluent. With the ability to turn our classroom into a conference room to bring guest speakers, every student in our school, and all of the teachers in our district could benefit. When the Engage Oklahoma Conference was hosted in our classroom, they had to rent a sound system to use in our classroom, instead of using one that was readily available.
Music programs not only grow students’ musical skills, but also life skills. We call our class “AP Life” because of the collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills taught. Learning music helps a students’ emotional well-being and growth, and students who participate in band are more likely to graduate high school and less likely to involve in risky behaviors. Due to the pandemic, students need these opportunities now more than ever.
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This equipment will supplement our existing equipment to allow students to hear high-quality audio examples in band rehearsals as well as the ability to use a metronome and tone generator for large ensemble rehearsals. The NAfME "Opportunities to Learn" standards for Grades K-12 state that my room should be "...equipped with a high-quality sound reproduction system capable of utilizing current recording technology."
With this equipment, we will be able to enrich our students' daily musical experiences and broaden their musical experiences by hearing high-quality sound on a high-quality system.
This equipment would also the use of additional audio tools to help our students grow as musicians, and to play recordings of in class performances. Then students could evaluate and critique their performances to improve the quality of their musical product. Many students are from low income households, and due to the pandemic, they are not able to afford to pay large band fees to purchase similar equipment. This will bridge the equity divide between our band program and those more affluent. With the ability to turn our classroom into a conference room to bring guest speakers, every student in our school, and all of the teachers in our district could benefit. When the Engage Oklahoma Conference was hosted in our classroom, they had to rent a sound system to use in our classroom, instead of using one that was readily available.
Music programs not only grow students’ musical skills, but also life skills. We call our class “AP Life” because of the collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills taught. Learning music helps a students’ emotional well-being and growth, and students who participate in band are more likely to graduate high school and less likely to involve in risky behaviors. Due to the pandemic, students need these opportunities now more than ever.
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