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This is the exact boost my students need to take our program to the next level and bring the arts into more students lives!","fullyFundedDate":1780584474058,"projectUrl":"project/help-supply-our-orchestra-program/10180069/","projectTitle":"Help Supply Our Orchestra Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carmack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1510030_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454278242091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-carmack"},{"teacherId":1510030,"projectId":9945786,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to our piano program! This new keyboard has made it possible to add another student to each of our piano classes, providing greater access and equity to any student who wants to take the class. In addition to students who major in piano at our arts magnet school, many students take piano to help prepare for majoring in music in college. 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This is the exact boost my students need to take our program to the next level and bring the arts into more students lives! Thank you again for supporting our program!","fullyFundedDate":1760693571409,"projectUrl":"project/help-supply-our-orchestra-program/9708358/","projectTitle":"Help Supply Our Orchestra Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carmack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1510030_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454278242091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-carmack"},{"teacherId":9799269,"projectId":9160413,"letterContent":"Our new wireless microphones and portable sound board have completely transformed the way our students experience theatre and performance. Before this project, sound often posed challenges that distracted from the learning and performing process. 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These moments are inspiring to watch—the equipment has not only improved our performances, but also empowered students to take ownership of their learning, step into leadership roles, and imagine bigger possibilities for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1746787410062,"projectUrl":"project/mic-check-one-two/9160413/","projectTitle":"Mic Check One Two","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bellamy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9799269_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728486452043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799269"},{"teacherId":9799269,"projectId":9160219,"letterContent":"Our new wireless microphones and portable sound board have completely transformed the way our students experience theatre and performance. Before this project, sound often posed challenges that distracted from the learning and performing process. 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