The grant proposal requests $10,053.88 in funding to purchase music software for grades K-5 to support differentiated instruction and meet the varying skill levels of students. The majority (55%) of funds would go towards application software to allow students to create and collaborate using technology. The software directly supports state standards and 89% correlates to the district's curriculum materials.

1. EDTECH 541 (SU10)
Susan Ferdon
Grant Proposal – Software Budget
In seeking funding for software purchases for the elementary music classroom, consideration was given to
serving the educational needs of a diverse student population. Students in grades K-5 have varying levels
of experience and ability and are best served by instruction that is differentiated to meet individual needs.
Software listed provides educational opportunities not possible with whole class directed instruction or
curriculum-supporting materials currently on hand. The software directly supports state and district
standards and objectives and 89% of the software is directly correlated to the district’s curriculum
materials for general music: Spotlight on Music, published by MacMillan/McGraw-Hill. The majority of
funds (55%) are for application software that will allow students to create and collaborate using current
technologies. Drill and practice and tutorial software will provide for remediation and extension to meet
individual student needs and allows for tracking of individual student progress. Instructional games build
conceptual understanding and develop
listening skills in a format that is fun for
students and is directly tied to the
curriculum. Allocation of Funds
Software can be used with the whole class, 6%
5%
Application
small groups, and individual students and
while most are intended for students in Drill and Practice
55%
17%
grades 2 – 5, younger students who are in
need of greater challenge can use them as Database/Hybrid
well. With the exception of the tutorial 17%
software (5 computers), software licensing is Instructional Game
for 10 computers, which will enable students
to work together in pairs or to have half the Tutorial
class using the software at one time.

2. Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Application: MusicTime Deluxe (5-Computer Site Just as students use computers to ease
License) CD-ROM and instruction manual $401.97 2 $803.94 the writing process for text, computers
Description: Create, edit and print music. Easy note will ease the writing process for music,
entry using computer keyboard, mouse, or allowing students to focus more on
optional MIDI keyboard. Is correlated to creative aspects and less on notation
Spotlight on Music, Grades 3-8. skills. Note entry is flexible so no
additional equipment is needed.
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th LINK to Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
product page
Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Application: Master Tracks Pro (5-Computer Site Sequencing software enables teachers
$379.08 2 $758.16
license) - CD-ROM and students to create and edit audio
Description: Sequencing software for use with Spotlight files using tools that parallel practicing
on MIDI. Ability to record, edit and play musician's and composers. This software
back MIDI tracks. also enables the use of Macmillan's
Grade Level: 2nd - 5th LINK to Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Spotlight on MIDI software/files.
product page
Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Application: Spotlight on MIDI with CD-ROM (5- MIDI files and program information is
$443.55 2 $887.10
Computer license), 2nd grade included which allows for the
Spotlight on MIDI with CD-ROM (5- manipulation of songs that are part of
$443.55 2 $887.10
Computer license) ,3rd grade everyday instruction. This allows for
Spotlight on MIDI with CD-ROM (5- greater exploration and understanding of
$443.55 2 $887.10 foundational concepts in music. Materials
Computer license), 4th grade
Spotlight on MIDI with CD-ROM (5- can be used by individuals or small
$443.55 2 $887.10 groups as extension or review.
Computer license), 5th grade
Description: Easy-to-use program includes MIDI files of
song material from Spotlight on Music and
allows students to alter tempo, pitch,
instrumentation and arrangement.
Grade Level: 2nd - 5th LINK to Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
product page

3. Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Drill and Like reading text, music literacy skills
Music Ace (5-Computer Site Licence) $396.75 2 $793.50
Practice: vary greatly among elementary school
students. Music Ace and Music Ace II
Music Ace II (5-Computer Site Licence) $396.75 2 $793.50
allow for immediate feedback, unlike
Description: Reinforce learning of musical concepts and similar activities that could be completed
skills. Correlated to specific lessons in as a worksheet. Difficulty level of
Spotlight on Music and networkable to questions will adjust based on
track individual student progress. correct/incorrect answers. Teacher
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th LINK to Macmillan/McGraw-Hill tracking of student progress is enabled
product page in Network version.
Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Database/ Orchestral Instruments CD-ROM (5- Identification and recognition of musical
$396.75 2 $793.50
Hybrid: Computer Site Licence) instruments provides a foundation for
Description: Interactively explore database of musical understanding music around us. Quality
instruments including video clips. Also audio, video and images combine to
includes 44 interactive lessons and an provide information not possible with
instrument identification game. print or online resources. Working
individually or in pairs students are able
LINK to Macmillan/McGraw-Hill to work through content at their own
Grade Level: 1st - 5th
product page pace.
Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Database/ World Instruments CD-ROM (5-Computer A knowledge and understanding of world
$396.75 2 $793.50
Hybrid: Site Licence) cultures provides an expanded world
Description: Interactively explore database of musical view for our students. This software
instruments from around the world. allows students to see and hear
Includes video clips and 80 interactive instruments and music from around the
lessons and an instrument identification world and includes accurate and
game.
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th LINK to Macmillan/McGraw-Hill complete information and authentic
product page performances.

4. Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Instructional Repeated practice can become tiresome
Morton Subotnik Home Bundle - 6 Titles $47.70 11 $524.70
Game: for students but is necessary for
Description: Interactive music games facilitate automaticity of recall for often-used
experimenting with the fundamentals of information. Games in this series are
music: rhythm, pitch, instrument sounds, long-time favorites at our school. They
styles. Instructional videos and audio are fun to play and a good introduction
instructions guide students through to creativity and aural discrimination
activities and games that build listening tasks. Software adjusts questions based
skills, musical understanding, and develop on correct/incorrect answers.
creativity.
Grade Level: 1st-4th LINK to West Music product
page
Unit Cost Qty Total Relative Advantage of Software Use
Tutorial: Practica Musica 5 Personal Music Tutor Tutorial provides instruction in advanced
Software $99.99 5 $499.95 concepts and skills which will allow
students with greater experience and
Description: Complete tutor for music theory and ear
skill levels to interact with content that is
training. Features include onscreen
sufficiently challenging. Curriculum
textbook, interactive learning activities and
materials to meet needs of gifted
progress tracking.
students iscurrently lacking at our
Grade Level: 4th and LINK to West Music product
school.
5th page
Sub-Total: $9,309.15
S&H 8% $744.73
TOTAL: $10,053.88