Raynelle Stanage

As part of a "Music Memory Project," Stanage helped with a resurgence of a nationwide music memory effort from the 1920's and 30's. She saw that the school needed to expand the program to involve the entire district to keep the course going. She plans to train teachers from 13 o ther Bossier Parish elementary schools on how to start their own programs. The program uses music to improve listening skills while teaching history and geography. The school's 4th and 5th grade students will receive 12-15 music listening lessons over the course of the year, covering a broad variety of genres. Listening maps charting the progression of a musical piece will be created for students to follow along and learn basic musical elements. Teachers will also share biographical information on the composer, geographic information, historical influences and musical terminology. At the end of the year, students will participate in a music recognition test, culminating with a final citywide competition. In addition to meeting the objectives of the Louisiana Arts Content standards for music, the goal of the program is to bring exposure to the important role of music in the overall learning process. Stanage resides in Shreveport.