Santa Rosa City Schools VAPA Framework and Strategic Plan
Course Creation: Ethnic Studies via Mariachi Ensemble, Grades 9-12
Course Creation: Academic Language Development with Vocal Music Techniques, Grade 7-8
Just Playin Beginning Instrumental Music Curricula, Grades 4-6
Santa Rosa City Schools Community Songbook - collection of songs representing music sung in the homes of Santa Rosa City Schools families
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Community Songbook - Collected songs from students and families of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, set in C and F for ease of singing along with Ukulele or playing on recorder.
SRCS Elementary Music "Blitz" Program - Organized music teachers to allow 1 hour of instrumental or vocal music to every 4th, 5th, and 6th grader in our 9 traditional elementary schools, with strings and wind instruments available for every student
Expansion of Music "Blitz" in collaboration with Play Marimba! allowing students access to world-class marimba curricula taught by Play Marimba instructors
Worked with District team on Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Competitive Grant Program to fully fund the instrument purchases and professional development used in expanding the SRCS Music "Blitz" Program