Agenda Item
b. K-12 Music Instructional Resources (Not to exceed $3,235,580.47)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the following instructional resources, including digital and print resources from the identified vendors to support K-12 Music in an amount not to exceed $3,235,580.47.
K-12 Core Music Instructional Resources
Grades/Specific Courses
Vendor
Total
Grades K-5 General Music
QuaverEd. Inc
$766,584.00
Grades 4-5 Orchestra
Grades 6-8 Orchestra
Alfred Music
$65,923.37
Grades 4-5 Band
Grades 9-12 Orchestra
GIA Publications
$173,869.69
Grades 6-8 General Music
Grades 6-12 Band
Music First
$1,587,507.00
Grades 6-8 Chorus
Grades 9-12 Chorus
McGraw Hill
$379,977.81
Grades 6-8 Jazz Band
Grades 9-12 Jazz Band
Grades 6-8 Guitar
Grades 9-12 Piano
Hal Leonard
$141,763.35
Grades 9-12 Guitar
Class Guitar Resources
$27,870.25
Grades 9-12 Music Theory
W.W. Norton, Inc.
$92,085.00
Total
$3,235,580.47
Why: According to Board Policy IFA-Instructional Materials and Content, the District must provide access to instructional resources including, but not limited to, textbooks and supplemental materials. Board Policy IFA requires the presentation of recommendations for textbook adoption to the Board of Education.
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking to purchase K-12 music instructional and supplemental resources that were approved by the Board of Education at the April 17, 2023 meeting. Through the curriculum adoption process, DCSD aims to advance the mission, vision, and values by (a) improving access to meaningful content, (b) increasing awareness of sound instructional practices, (c) providing technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and (d) engaging students in rigorous activities/assessments. The goal of the adoption is to provide up-to-date, research-based, relevant, and appropriate Music instructional resources that effectively support teaching and learning and offer greater access to relevant print and/or digital resources.
Details: The Division of Curriculum and Instruction began the 2021-2022 instructional resources review process in January 2022 and culminated the first phase in February 2022. The Instructional Resources Review Committee was comprised of a diverse group of elementary, middle, and high school teachers with varied years of teaching experience and degrees representing general music, chorus, band, orchestra, special education, gifted and English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). During the April 17, 2023, DeKalb County School District Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved the adoption of the following instructional resources including digital and print resources from the identified vendors to support K-12 Music:
Program
Instructional Resource
Grades K-5 General Music
QuaverEd. Inc
Grades 4-5 Orchestra
Alfred Music
Grades 4-5 Band
GIA Publications
Grades 6-8 General Music
Music First
Grades 6-8 Chorus
McGraw Hill
Grades 6-8 Orchestra
Alfred Music
Grades 6-8 Band
Music First
Grades 6-8 Jazz Band
Hal Leonard
Grades 6-8 Guitar
Hal Leonard
Grades 9-12 Chorus
McGraw Hill
Grades 9-12 Orchestra
GIA Publications
Grades 9-12 Band
Music First
Grades 9-12 Jazz Band
Hal Leonard
Grades 9-12 Guitar
Class Guitar Resources
Grades 9-12 Piano
Hal Leonard
Grades 9-12 Music Theory
W.W. Norton, Inc.
Financial impact: The total contract amount will not exceed $3,235,580.47.
Charge Codes:
TEXTBOOKS
100.1000.564100.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000
DIGITAL
100.1000.564000.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes-Bodison, Executive Director, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0137
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, Director, Pre-K-12 Teaching and Learning, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0129
Ms. Lummie Baker, Director, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-2421
Dr. Ron Adams, Coordinator, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.1471
Ms. Monica L. Fogg, K-12 Music Coordinator, Department of PreK-12 Teaching and Learning, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0209
Effective: October 16, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Status: Approval by General Counsel not required.
MusicFirst formal quote
Company Address Orders: 180 Madison Ave 24th Floor Created Date 9/12/2023
New York, NY 10016 This quote expires 10/31/2023
US on
Quote Number 00027089
Prepared By Robin Hodson Account Name DeKalb County Schools (GA)
Phone (443) 613-0696 Contact Name Ronald Adams
Email robin@musicfirst.com Phone (770) 289-3473
Email ronald_adams@dekalbschoolsga.org
Bill To 1701 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BLVD
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083
Sales
Product Quantity/Seats Total Price Line Item Description
Price
For BAND. Sold per seat: 8500 6-8 grade seats and 3100
9-12 grade seats. Includes MusicFirst Classroom
DeKalb County Custom Band Package USD USD
11,600 Performance Ensemble bundle, plus added software
(6 years) 106.38 1,234,008.00
Musition, Soundtrap and Flat or Noteflight (choose which
of those is preferred)
For General Music/Music Appreciation: Sold per seat (6
MusicFirst Creativity Bundle including
year subscription) : 4000 6-8 grade seats and 1450 9-12
MusicFirst Classroom, Focus on Sound, USD USD
5,450 grade seats. Includes MusicFirst Classroom CREATIVITY
Noteflight or Flat, Soundtrap & 63.18 344,331.00
bundle (choose which Notation software is preferred, Flat
O-Generator
or Noteflight)
MusicFirst Classroom - Setup fee and USD Create one big site for BAND and one big site for
2 USD 198.00
lifetime technical support 99.00 GENERAL MUSIC
USD USD
Training 1 Yearly onsite training (6 hours contact time per year)
8,970.00 8,970.00
Grand Total USD 1,587,507.00
To Order:
Fax PO to 800 645 1917 or email orders@musicfirst.com. Include Tax Exempt number & email for Accounts Payable.
Contact your MusicFirst Sales Manager for credit card payments. A Getting Started Questionnaire (required for setup) will be
sent by email. Site is set up within 2 business days. Questions? Email orders@musicfirst.com or call 855 896 3344.