Rotary 5030-Rotary Music for Life

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Rotary Music4Life
Rotary Music4Life is a collaboration among Seattle Public Schools, the Northwest Youth Music Association, and Seattle Rotary District 5030, partnering to expand music education for all children in Seattle Public Schools. The creative concept for Rotary Music4Life™ was born in the fall of 2007 and is an ongoing program. The immediate goal is clear: put musical instruments in good playing condition into the hands of children and youth wishing to use them now. Procure the instruction, supplies and support (like instrument maintenance) to strengthen the elementary instrumental music program and ensure strong music programs throughout Seattle Public Schools. The Music For Life organization is acquiring musical instruments, supplies and other resources from Rotary clubs in Seattle and surrounding areas, and also from other citizens who understand the value of music in a child’s life. They work with instrument manufacturers, rental agencies, wholesalers, retailers, and others around the world who have access to serviceable musical instruments. Anyone who loves music and believes in music education for all children can join the effort! Music Education in Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Schools is a diverse family of 97 schools, serving 45,800 students in a dynamic, standards-based learning community. The Seattle school district is the largest public school system in Washington, and the 44th largest in the United States. Rotary Music4Life™ will begin by serving schools with immediate needs and high numbers of students on “Free and Reduced Lunch” (FRL), and then expand to serving schools district-wide. Most schools with high FRL rates are in southeast and southwest Seattle. Seattle Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts Goal: To build a comprehensive and equitable arts education program that fosters every child’s creative capacities, and that is: Available to all students at all schools, regardless of income Aligned between grades, so that students follow a clear progression as they master skills Consistent with Washington State’s Arts standards Supported by parents, teachers, and community Sustainable, with public and private funding Learn more - click here for the Seattle Public Schools Music Plan* (PDF format - file size 44 KB) *Students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches based on family income criteria established by the Federal government. The specific income requirements depend upon the size of the family and are adjusted every year.		OUR MOTTO IS "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" District 5030 supports several official District-wide projects and encourages all of its clubs to participate: DISTRICT PROJECTS RotaCare Free Clinics Rotary 4-Way Test Program Rotary Computers for the World Rotary District 5030 Third Grade Dictionary Project Rotary First Harvest Rotary Music4Life Rotary Nepal & Rotary USA Disability Awareness Campaign Rotary Partners for Work CONTACT MUSIC FOR LIFE For periodic updates about Rotary Music4Life™, join the mailing list. For more information about Rotary Music4Life™, contact: , Director Office of School Partnerships Seattle Public Schools PO Box 34165 Seattle, WA 98124-1165 Tel (206) 252-0476 Or visit the Music For Life website.

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