Grant funds instruments, learning tools at MLES | Schools - Shelby County Reporter

Scott Mims, Author at Shelby County Reporter notes, More than $19,000 in grant money was used to purchase teaching tools and classroom supplies at Mt Laurel Elementary School, including keyboards and headphones for the school’s music program.

Fifth graders at Mt Laurel Elementary participate in a piano lab during music class. Gracie Williams and Kamryn Hudson are in the foreground.
Photo: SCOTT MIMS

Approximately $1,000 of the funding went toward the purchase of 14 keyboards and 14 headsets that will be used to teach piano labs. A small amount from the school’s general music account was used to make up the difference...

“I told my students that there’s a scientific fact that students who can read music and play instruments are more well-rounded and do better in school,” said Houston, who teaches ukulele, recorder, percussion and keyboard instruments. “Keyboard instruments are a vital part of music, and I wanted to expose my students to that as well as the other instruments.”

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Source: Shelby County Reporter