My students need functional cases so that they can bring their instruments home to practice and valve oil to keep their instruments in optimum condition.
In the light of recent tragic events, my students bring about hope for a better future. While they hail from all over the globe, speak a multitude of different languages, and come from a wide array of economic situations, they work together in unity. Through playing in a band together, they learn the values of teamwork, tolerance, understanding, and loyalty. We see our wonderful diversity as an asset and a strength. I can only hope that they can carry this notion of setting aside differences to achieve unity into the future.
My students are energetic, determined, and love to share their musical gifts with the school and local community.
They are truly a joy to behold.
My Project
My aspiring young musicians love to bring their instruments home to practice. Unfortunately, many of our cases are old and held together by duct tape, rubber bands, and bungee cords. The condition of our cases is a barrier that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for many of our children to take home their instruments. The new cases from this project would be used to replace the old, dilapidated ones.
Home practice not only bolsters student achievement, but is an amazing opportunity for students to share what they have learned with their families and friends.
The new cases will ensure that more students will have a safe way to transport their instruments to and from school. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!
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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