"Where words fail, music speaks." ~ Hans Christian Anderson. Information today is communicated through sound bytes and YouTube videos. I want my students to have instruments and technology to record and produce music. Their recordings may stand alone or accompany videos they create.
Our school prides itself on its commitment to the arts and sciences, areas that are neglected in many public schools.
We also pride ourselves on taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning in a diverse and quickly changing world. Our students come from diverse backgrounds in terms of ethnicity and socioeconomic status; 80% of our student population receives free or reduced cost lunch. Despite the wide variety of students, they all have one thing in common: they all benefit from using music and technology to express their creativity.
My Project
Middle and high school students will use the piano keyboards to compose music, and the computer cables will allow them to record their music from the keyboard directly into audio engineering software. We already have good quality microphones we can use to capture voices and acoustic instruments; the microphone stands, wind screen filters, and TRS to XLR cables requested will allow us to input the microphones into the software.
Students already have experience with percussion instruments. The additional instruments requested (xylophone chromatic add-on, glockenspiel, tambourines and guiros) will further enhance the palettes of timbres they have to choose from when performing and composing music. Lastly, my students need music stands to make it easier for them to perform their music. Ultimately, students will publish their compositions, either as stand-alone works or in conjunction with films or videos they are producing.
This project enables students to increase their computer literacy while learning about musical composition and production.
This technology is relevant to my students who thrive when they are able to be creative. Students will also benefit from having more instruments to choose from, further enriching their musical experience.
Some students may continue on to careers in music performance or production. Others will simply benefit from the technological savvy they gain from these engaging tools.
More than three‑quarters 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
Casio CTK-3200 61-Key Premium Portable Keyboard Package with Headphones, Stand and Power Supply
• Amazon Business
$149.95
2
$299.90
Alto Xylophone Chromatic Add-on
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$269.00
1
$269.00
Folding Music Stand
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$7.99
22
$175.78
Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation WG-200 Wood Guiro with Scraper
• Amazon Business
$15.21
4
$60.84
NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand
• Amazon Business
$14.05
3
$42.15
Cable Matters® Gold Plated 6.25mm (1/4 Inch) TRS to XLR Male to Female Cable 15 Feet
• Amazon Business
$12.99
3
$38.97
Red 27 Key Chromatic Glockenspiel Xylophone - Notes Engraved into Metal Keys
• Amazon Business
$35.95
1
$35.95
Double Row TAMBOURINE - Metal Jingles Hand Held Percussion Ergonomic Handle
• Amazon Business
$10.29
2
$20.58
Sentey Audiophile Grade 3.5mm Audio Cable Aux Cable Stereo Pvc 1.0 Meter 3ft Male to Male (Black) / Premium Metal Connector Tangle-free Material for Headphones, Gaming or Pc Headset , Samsung, Htc, Motorola, Lg, Ps4, Xbox Galaxy S6 S5, S4, S3, S2, Note 2 3 4, Evo, Droid Dna, Atrix, Droid, Moto X, Google Glass, Nexus 4 5 7 10 Nokia, Lg Optimus, Gaming Ps Vita, Gopro, Smart Watch , Tablets, Cellphones Bluetooth Speakers and Many More 3.5mm Connector Devices Ls-6600
• Amazon Business
$5.99
3
$17.97
Dragonpad pop filter® Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter Swivel Mount 360 Flexible Gooseneck Holder
• Amazon Business
$5.72
3
$17.16
Mediabridge USB 2.0 - A Male to B Male Cable (6 Feet) - High-Speed with Gold-Plated Connectors - Black
• Amazon Business
$4.99
3
$14.97
Choseal Q304 3.5mm to AV RCA Audio Adapter Cable for Ipod/MP3/pc 1.8m
• Amazon Business
$4.49
1
$4.49
Materials cost
$997.76
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$43.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,086.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$191.76
Total project goal
$1,278.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,278.39
1 Donor
-$1,278.39
Donations toward project cost
-$1,086.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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