Help me give my students resources for learning music in the instrumental music classroom!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Merkel's classroom raised $384
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach middle school band in a very culturally diverse and low socioeconomic community. My students come from so many walks of life, and they are brought together by the communal effort of learning to play an instrument and perform as a group. For many, Band is a safe haven and a place they know they will be successful. It is also a place where many thrive even when they struggle in other ways in the building.
My band program provides opportunities for my students to learn and grow through music.
The skills they learn in band will serve them beyond their musical endeavors. Cooperation, teamwork, and getting their brains working in a way no other class can helps provide them with a well-rounded educational experience.
My Project
I put together this project with my general music students in mind. Music is best learned through experiences, and these resources will provide a variety of opportunities for my students to experience music through world drumming, movement, boom whackers, folk tunes, song tales, and the list goes on! It is important to have material that is relevant and current available to use in the classroom. I teach instrumental music (band), adaptive music for students with special needs, as well as general music. These resources will be used for all classes, as there is something for everyone included on my list!
More than three‑quarters of 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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