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DocuSign Envelope ID: 743615FF -B734- 4099 - BDOD- DC5DCA4330D8 <br />Audience Description The audience would be all of the students at Seawell Elementary <br />School in Chapel Hill, NC. Seawell has a student body composed of <br />551 students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds: 43% <br />White, 28% Asian, 12% African- American, 9% Hispanic, and 8% Other. <br />25% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. <br />All of our students will have the opportunity to see and participate in <br />a live performance; the workshops will be for fourth grade students <br />only. <br />Location Description The project will take place in the Seawell Gymnasium. The Gym is on <br />the first floor and is wheelchair accessible through multiple entry - <br />level doors. <br />Artist Description The artist is Troy Kryzalka. We learned about him through the Arts in <br />Schools program, and are especially impressed with the hands -on, <br />creative educational experience he offers. <br />Troy Kryzalka has worked in music education for over 15 years and <br />has delivered his integrated math and music learning approach to <br />thousands of children and educators. He has an amazing ability to <br />reach creative "outside the box" thinkers that have been <br />discouraged by the traditional ways of learning, and because of his <br />focus on mathematics in music, he represents the increased value <br />and importance of music in schools. Combining his musical ability, <br />mathematical perspective, and creative teaching methods, Troy <br />inspires, engages, and motivates children to understand math and <br />music from a fresh new perspective, regardless of age or ability. <br />Number Drummer was created from an experience in Troy's life. <br />Because of a childhood eye injury, Troy taught himself music using <br />mathematics. Using his method, he graduated with his education <br />degree as a music specialist, and now teaches and performs using <br />this approach. Along with presenting Number Drummer Live shows <br />across the United States, Troy is developing a Number Drummer <br />mobile application and an interactive children's television show that <br />is built upon his learning approach. Troy also teaches, has an after - <br />school percussion academy, provides workshops, artist residencies, <br />corporate team building sessions, and professional development for <br />educators. <br />Are you hiring No <br />multicultural artists <br />with the requested <br />funds from this <br />grant? <br />