In our highly diverse urban school, our students represent over 30 nations. Over 60% of the student body are economically disadvantaged, more than 75% have high needs and nearly 60% of the students do not speak English as their first language. Even so, miracles happen every day. Regardless of the challenges that my students face, when they come to music class, they are given a space and medium to help them rise above their daily struggles. As the band director, my goal is to prepare them to be musically literate, passionate about music and appreciative citizens within their community. Above all, I want my students to be able to contribute as instrumentalists, in civic, social, and worship organizations, according to their wishes and lifestyles.
With your donation, you have the power to be a miracle worker and provide both support and opportunity that otherwise would not exist in our underfunded arts program.
My Project
A snare drum might be a fairly small instrument, but the sound of the snare cuts straight through the band. Being one of the most powerful instruments, it is important that the sound is also warm, with beautiful tone. The Pearl Masters Series snare drum that we're looking for provides exactly that, quality tone, power, and warmth of sound.
This drum would be played during our rehearsals, concerts, competitions, and community events for years to come!
With your support, we could improve our band's sound! More than that, you will help our students and audiences experience quality instruments, which would not possible without your generosity!
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