To accommodate the model of sequential music education with the five content area standards from the State of Michigan, and the four areas of music education from this curriculum, the following inventory items will assist reaching these goals.

1.     Reading and Writing Music—three computer workstations including a   
  MIDI keyboard with headphones, with licensed software for music theory,
  music history, music writing, and music sequencing.

2.     Listening to Music—four components will assist in this area:
     i.     Portable audio recording equipment (mini-disc and audio
            cassette) for small groups with high-quality microphone,    
            headphones, and speakers for playback.
     ii.    Affixed audio recording equipment in main music room (mini-disc
            and audio cassette) for large ensembles and full band, with high-
            quality microphones, headphones, and speakers for playback.
    iii.    Affixed video playback equipment in main music room (projection
            screen, projection unit with plug-ins for PowerPoint, videotape, and
            DVD equipped) for viewing of marching band, concert, and jazz
            performances from groups of the district, as well as performances
            from other groups as exemplary models. The speakers for audio
            playback can be used for this system as well.