Sit up/Stand Up- Great Music Begins With Great Posture!
Help me give my students a great musical experience and instill lifelong musicianship skills by correcting posture and increasing conductor visibility with the purchase of new music stands.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $744
This project is fully funded
My Project
The middle school beginning band program offers fundamental tools for success in music. The focus of the program is on creating a fun and enjoyable musical experience while teaching important skills such as proper posture, breath support, ear training, and music literacy. Maintaining good posture is crucial for producing a quality tone while playing music, making it essential to have a reliable music stand.
New music stands will help improve my students’ posture and breath support, increase sight of the music being performed, and increase visibility of the director.
With new music stands, my students will be able to sit up straight, which would encourage better breathing and air support. The music stands would also adjust so students would be able to maintain vision of their music and director, and allow soloists to stand while performing without having to look down at their music. Improved posture, tone, breath support, and visibility, would significantly improve the overall musical experience of these budding musicians.
My students are talented, resourceful, and never cease to amaze me with their creativity. Many of my students have found interesting methods of holding their music due to a scarcity of music stands, stands sliding down, or stands leaning/falling over. I have been witness to the innovative methods some of my students have resorted to in order to hold their music, but these solutions are not sustainable and often hinder their ability to fully engage in the music. Your generous donation towards new music stands would greatly alleviate this challenge and contribute to the overall success of these musicians. Thank you for considering supporting our music program in this way.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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