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DocuSign Envelope ID:AlAF80C5-F232-4982-AD4D-7C994BB17818 <br /> Project Goals Through free, one-on-one music lessons, Musical Empowerment <br /> (ME) nurtures meaningful relationships between collegiate mentors <br /> and children in under-served communities. These relationships <br /> foster confidence, creativity and self-discipline to engender growth <br /> and success in both mentor and mentee. <br /> Goals: <br /> -Promote access to music education for communities lacking or <br /> underfunded in music programs. <br /> -Foster development of creativity, discipline, and confidence in <br /> children from marginalized backgrounds, giving them the tools they <br /> need to excel in their future endeavors. <br /> -Forge mentorship between college students and youth in their <br /> respective communities. <br /> -Collaborate with other music/arts organizations, university <br /> programs, and businesses to harness social capital and meet the <br /> growing demand for music education. <br /> The Grassroots Arts Program Grant funds will support the continued <br /> development of our program standards and teacher evaluation <br /> process, including lesson observation. These efforts are <br /> implemented by our staff. All program standards and <br /> evaluation/observation methods are currently in use at our largest <br /> chapter at UNC-Chapel Hill, thus 100%of the grant funds will serve <br /> the participants in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. <br /> Cirruculum and College students volunteer to teach free, one-on-one music lessons <br /> Enrichment each week to children from primarily low-income families at our <br /> chapters. The lessons are held at a local church or elementary <br /> school. Children learn skills including the basics of music theory, and <br /> values such as perseverance, self-reliance, dedication, and patience. <br /> • Teacher training and support: ME teachers attend an initial training <br /> before they begin teaching, <br /> as well as attend at least one teaching workshop run by a local <br /> professional music educator each semester. Teachers also attend <br /> monthly Teacher Support Group meetings with other ME teachers, <br /> and follow a curriculum created by our Program Director to facilitate <br /> discussion and continued education on best practices in teaching <br /> music and mentoring. <br /> • Opportunities to attend performances: ME partners with local <br /> campus and community performance groups and organizations to <br /> provide free opportunities for teachers and students to <br /> attend performances together. <br /> • Student recitals: Students demonstrate and celebrate what they've <br /> learned at bi-annual recitals, where they gain valuable performance <br /> experience. <br /> • Continued development of the ME teaching methodology: ME staff <br /> work with the board and an advisory committee of music teachers <br /> and professors to continuously create and improve teaching <br /> resources for volunteers. <br />