My students need a ticket to the concert, a soprano recorder, and music workbook/cd featuring the repertoire for the concert and beginning recorder methods.
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
I teach music at a public elementary school.
Even though my students live in New York City, many of them do not have the opportunity to attend events at concert halls or theaters.
Due to the many socioeconomic barriers our families face, they are not afforded the opportunity to indulge in these inspiring and uplifting performances. My students come from over 20 different nations from all around the world. Many speak different languages and enjoy sharing their cultures with their fellow students and teachers. We celebrate our differences together and learn to be proud of our unique identities. My school prides itself in encouraging children to express themselves through music, dance, and visual art. Our students live for the arts. They get off the bus singing songs they've made up and eagerly sharing drawings they created at home. The performing arts have made a lasting impression on the hearts of our students. They deserve to be a part of the bigger picture.
My Project
Carnegie Hall- the place where dreams come true! The magic of the stage and the grandeur of the red velvet seats and crystal lights hanging from the ceiling- it is enough to make any child woozy!
The students in our school look forward to their third grade year in music for one reason- the soprano recorder!
For most of our students, they have seen the older students (many times big brothers and sisters) perform at our music concerts year after year. This year they will have the exciting opportunity to learn songs that they will perform along with the orchestra during the concert! Can you just imagine it? Being in third grade and getting to go to a concert at Carnegie Hall? So much history! So much beautiful music!
By owning their own recorder, students have a way to create beautiful music. Learning to play an instrument is a powerful way for students to come together as one. They will learn to read music, which will support their literacy strategies and skills. They will learn to improvise and compose and have opportunities to play duets and trios with their classmates. They will continue to play them and learn advanced music skills during 4th and 5th grade, too.
I love when my students run up to me on the sidewalk and say, "Mrs. T! Listen to what I learned how to do last night!" It makes my whole day brighter. I want that to continue with another class of students- and to bring them to Carnegie Hall would be the highlight of our year! As a music teacher, it is my job to educate and inspire the next generation of music lovers. These students would remember this concert for the rest of their lives. Please consider donating to our dream!
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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