My students are urban kids who haven't had a lot of exposure to the fine arts. Many of the students are having their first encounter with music or musical instruments. They live in a city that has been in the news consistently the past few years for excessive gun violence, and these are the kids who have overcome their circumstances, and who continue showing up for school each day, despite their surroundings.
These students are quirky, curious, loud, and fun, but most importantly, their eyes that have already seen way too much in the way of violence, harm, and death - those same eyes light up like kids at Christmas at the prospect of having the chance to learn an instrument - any instrument, and to make music.
My Project
Because of the school and community's limited budgets, students have no access to instruments, even those as inexpensive as recorders. Having these instruments and supplies will give students something to look forward to when they arrive at school. It allows them to have a creative outlet for their frustrations, as well as for self-expression. It will also promote the making of music, which is important to a well-rounded education.
Playing recorders will teach the fundamentals of music theory while allowing the student to feel a sense of accomplishment because of mastering an instrument.
The musical experience is absolutely essential to the high school experience, opening an entire new world of communication to students.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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