Help me give my students double reeds, neck straps, seat straps, mallets, a bass drum stand and other band basics to set them up for success!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mutze's classroom raised $954
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My students come from the vibrant Kingsbridge community in the Bronx. Our school is a Title I school, serving low-income students from the surrounding area. The students face diverse challenges inside and outside of the classroom, and most are first- or second-generation immigrants.
Together, my students and I have begun to build a band program where there wasn't one before.
Our school offers numerous arts programs for students to choose from, including band, dance, art and piano. The students who choose band truly want to be there, and are hardworking and dedicated to becoming the best musicians they can be.
"Band is the only class I can pay attention in besides when I play video games. And I have ADHD!" a student said to me proudly in the hallway last week. My band students are passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic, coming to class every day with a million new questions about music. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to play a wide variety of instruments, from the tuba to the bassoon. It is so important that we value their interest and passion by supplying them with all of the materials they need to be successful in band and life.
My Project
Our band program is young and growing, and we still lack some of the basic resources needed for ensemble success. Many of our students do not have proper neck straps, reeds, or mallets for their instrument, and cannot afford to purchase them on their own. Our bass drum sits on the floor of my classroom, and we use drumsticks to play our glockenspiel. The bass drum stand and mallets will allow our percussionists to have the proper equipment they need to lead our band.
The reeds will allow my students to play our bassoons and oboes, setting them up for admission to arts high schools and scholarships for college.
Young musicians need a constant supply of reeds to fully participate in ensemble playing. The double reeds will allow our students to focus on playing these challenging but highly rewarding instruments. Overall, my students lack many of the resources other schools take for granted. The full funding of this project will set up my students for success on their chosen instrument, growing our program into a thriving part of our arts department and greater school community.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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