I teach elementary general music to over 400 students in a rural setting in Western Pennsylvania. A high percentage of the students come from low-income families.Many of my older students are looking for experience on a musical instrument other than the standard band instruments but do not have access to or the money to pay for private music lessons.
My students would love to be able to deepen their study of music in a way that suits their interests.
My Project
I want to introduce a ukulele playing program to the upper elementary students at our school. I hope to obtain a full class set of ukuleles in order to provide the students with a fulfilling musical experience every music class. With the ukuleles, the students will learn about the elements of music through playing an instrument.
The ukulele is a terrific instrument for children, beginners, and non-musicians to learn to play; it is easy to hold, easy to learn, and almost any song can be played on it.
As virtuoso ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro said, "If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place."
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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