Help me give my students quality tuba mouthpieces so they can have a beautiful sound.
$232 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 band students are at an urban, Title I school. Over 65% of students are low-income and unable to receive supplemental music instruction through private lessons or step-up materials. They struggle to obtain instruments playing supplies and basic school supplies. Nearly all the students play on school-owned instruments. Free breakfast and lunch are provided to 100% of students.
They love music and come to class daily with passion and excitement.
My students are excited to learn, curious, and willing to take risks. Their positive attitudes are so inspiring. Music really does change lives.
In our band program, I focus on providing a safe environment where my students can develop strong character, become excellent all-around students, and grow into wonderful musicians with a life-long love of music.
My Project
When a beginner starts on an instrument, I want them to make a good sound right away. Not only does it build their confidence, but it also jump starts their development as an instrumentalist. Many of my tuba students are struggling because they do not have access to a quality tuba mouthpiece.
The mouthpiece is essential to producing a beautiful tone, because it amplifies vibration into amazing music.
This project will provide two new mouthpieces to my students, replacing very old, damaged and non-branded mouthpieces they currently have access to. Over time, I hope to acquire enough tuba mouthpieces for each tuba student to have choices and pick the right mouthpiece for their face.
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