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  • Russell Elementary School
  • Portland, OR
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Music is meant to be experienced! Students learn music more effectively when they are able to experience instruments first hand, but it has been a long time since students have been able to apply their musical knowledge on an instrument. Recorders give students a hands-on opportunity to practice musical concepts during a time where the majority of learning takes place on a screen. Playing the recorder will take students away from the screen and allow them to be creative, develop a sense of musicianship, and improve fine motor skills and cognitive development. During a time where we are learning apart, recorders will be used to create community and a sense of ensemble among students.

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Music is meant to be experienced! Students learn music more effectively when they are able to experience instruments first hand, but it has been a long time since students have been able to apply their musical knowledge on an instrument. Recorders give students a hands-on opportunity to practice musical concepts during a time where the majority of learning takes place on a screen. Playing the recorder will take students away from the screen and allow them to be creative, develop a sense of musicianship, and improve fine motor skills and cognitive development. During a time where we are learning apart, recorders will be used to create community and a sense of ensemble among students.

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