2013-520 Arts - BUMP The Triangle for Fall 2013 Art Grant Agreement

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BUMP MUSICOLOGY WORKSHOP PROPOSAL NARRATIVE v ORGANIZATION PROFILE:BUMP is a music education Organization. Our mission is to foster urban youth empowerment through African Diasporic music and mentoring by promoting musical proficiency,cultural literacy and resilience. BUMP delivers a cultural toolkit—arts education that is universally beneficial to all youth and that brings added benefits to African-American youth because of its culturally-responsive content and pedagogy.Our proposal combines several funding interests—arts,youth education, and programs that serve less advantaged populations. BUMP was founded in MA in 2005 as Boston Urban Music Project. During this initial stage,we implemented a variety of exploratory programs for different ages, in different settings,with different activities and varying content. As a result we served nearly 500 students and attracted many collaborative partners and strong community support, proof that the BUMP concept is viable and needed. In addition,at a 2009 National Association for Music Educators (MENC)conference,we surveyed over one-hundred music educators from across the country. Over 97%indicated a need and desire for the program and materials. With proof of concept,we recognized the need to develop a sustainable model. In late 2012, BUMP moved its headquarters to the NC Triangle to take advantage of the area's rich academic,artistic and community resources. Since moving to Durham,we conducted a Master Class with the forty- five member Beethoven's Orchestra at KidZNotes,teaching them the history of the Negro National Anthem prior to their performing the piece. BUMP conducted a 3-week Black History Month workshop for 15 students grades 6-8 at Mt. Level Baptist Church's evening youth program. Here we have developed a cohesive vision for the program model.We plan to roll out the program in phases and gradually expand nationally. i PROGRAMS&SERVICES: BUMP seeks to create a comprehensive music education initiative that promotes social and institutional affirmation of the cultural assets of African American youth. We envision resilient and empowered youth engaged with communities,growing together in artistic and intellectual excellence through music of the African Diaspora.At the core of our theory of change is culturally-responsive curriculum and pedagogy.Over the long term,the initiative will span curriculum development,out-of-school time(OST) instruction,family& community enrichment, music educator professional development,curriculum sales,a national affiliate model,a network of academic and community partnerships,and of course rigorous assessment. We will establish the elementary level OST program in three phases and then gradually build out K-12.The initiative's complementary components will expand in concert with and to support core OST programs and resources. Phase 1•BUMP Musicology Workshop, 2014-15:The 6-week Workshop is a rich experience of learning about and performing music of the African Diaspora for youth grades 2–5.The Workshop is a 2.5 hour program for up to thirty youth that can be scheduled after-school or on the weekend. Once a week for six weeks,students participate in two activities:a BUMP Musicology lesson focused on history/culture,and performing on voice/instruments tied to the lesson. Participants receive a completion certificate and take-home activities to share with family and friends.A video feedback booth for participants and family members to share their responses to the program will be available at the start and end of the Workshop. 1