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Project Goal

To provide special needs students with a hands-on musical experience through drumming and bells, within an exciting yet sensory friendly environment.  

 

How Project Benefits Students

Students diagnosed with specific needs such as Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders will learn how to read rhythms, perform within an ensemble, and express themselves as soloists using music from diverse cultures. All of my daily classes are students diagnosed with unique needs, and I'm excited to share with those children the educational and emotional benefits to playing instruments such as drums and bells. I teach all grades, Kindergarten through 12th grade, at an exceptional center for special needs. 

 

Expected Outcome(s)

Students will begin to communicate through music, even if they are nonverbal learners. They will learn rhythm patterns and musical notation, as described in the educational standards for music. They will form bonds with their classmates as they explore performing in an ensemble and begin to feel confidence as they conquer more difficult material throughout the school year. As they graduate from the exceptional center, they will take with them a sense of self pride in something they have accomplished through music. The requested materials for this project will last for many years to come, and will end up impacting hundreds of students.  

 

Detailed Cost Summary

Thank you for providing an opportunity for special needs students to experience hands-on music making!  

 

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