My students need these mouthpieces, reeds, swabs, and valve oil to continue studying music. Next year, we plan to double the size of the music program at the high school!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gunther's classroom raised $1,485
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 meet and exceed my expectations every day, but our lack of materials makes it hard for them to continue to move forward. While our courses are focused on instrumental music, I stress musical literacy across all genres. Our bands play music ranging from Eminem to Beethoven.
Next year, the music program will reach over 100 students (roughly a third of the school's population), and is growing steadily.
While 96% of the Class of 2014 graduated from high school in 4 years and 96% of those students enrolled in college, 35% of their families earn less than $15,000 per year and almost 50% of children in our area live in poverty. 94% of our students qualify for free or reduced cost lunch. My music students are highly motivated to learn and push their abilities every day, but they are limited by our lack of resources. This project will help more of our students to participate in music.
My Project
For the 2016-2017 academic year, my school has invested in the arts by hiring me as a full time high school teacher! Previously, I was teaching half-time in the elementary school and half-time in the high school. With me in a full-time position, our administration plans to double the number of music classes offered in the high school, which is hugely exciting, but it means we need a lot more equipment!
These supplies will enable students to effectively use their instruments over the course of the year.
Mouthpieces, reeds, swabs, and valve oil are essential to play and maintain the instruments we have!
More than half of 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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