{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Humboldt Secondary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":9297258,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for fully funding our project, \"Sound the Future: Essential Reeds for Student Musicians.\" Your contribution has made a profound difference in the daily experience of every clarinet and saxophone student in the Humboldt Band program.\r\n\r\nThe new reeds are essential, foundational resources now being used every day across our Beginning, Intermediate, and Honors Band ensembles. Historically, the inability to afford new reeds was a major obstacle, leading to student frustration and poor tone quality.\r\n\r\nThanks to your immediate support, we have removed this barrier entirely. Our students now have access to high-quality, functioning reeds, which has instantly improved their tone production, reduced instrument squeaks, and, most importantly, boosted their confidence and enjoyment in making music. Your donation has shifted their focus from battling equipment to concentrating on musicality.\r\n\r\nThe students were relieved and excited to receive the professional-grade materials. They instantly recognized the importance of consistent, quality supplies to their success.\r\n\r\nYour investment has directly supported our current focus on ensemble blending and dynamic control. The consistency provided by the new reeds is critical for this work. Our immediate next step is preparing for our Winter Concert on December 17th. Because of your generosity, our students will be able to perform their music with a clarity and confidence that truly sounds the future!\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our student musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1752586575262,"projectUrl":"project/sound-the-future-essential-reeds-for-st/9297258/","projectTitle":"Sound the Future: Essential Reeds for Student Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp434938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457873852426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434938"},{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":9307621,"letterContent":"The new Xeno trombone, assigned to our lead low brass student, provides a professional anchor for our sound. Its superior quality allowed the student to execute a rapid, exposed solo passage in a recent repertoire piece with unprecedented clarity and commanding volume, improving the authority of the entire low brass section.\r\n\r\nThe students were awe-struck, recognizing it as a professional-level instrument. The reaction was a mixture of excitement and genuine respect for its value, which instilled a sense of pride and responsibility in the player and motivated the entire low brass section to practice harder.\r\n\r\nWe are now challenging the low brass with complex, exposed harmonic passages that require precise dynamic control. The Xeno allows us to demand a wide range of dynamics, from loud to whispering quiet. The focus is on developing breath support and slide precision to achieve perfect blend and intonation. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1752586601567,"projectUrl":"project/power-the-brass-yamaha-xeno-trombone-fo/9307621/","projectTitle":"Power the Brass: Yamaha Xeno Trombone for Student Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp434938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457873852426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434938"},{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":9284232,"letterContent":"The new piccolo has immediately added brilliance and projection to our Concert Band, especially in the highest register. A great moment was during a recent march where the new instrument allowed the player to effortlessly project the final, high flourish, lifting the energy of the entire ensemble. It's now used to add sparkle and ensure key melodic lines are never lost.\r\nThe students were immediately impressed by its quality and responsiveness. The flute section was excited, noting how much easier it is to achieve a clear, focused high tone compared to the old instrument. They view it as a coveted instrument, fostering a healthy drive among the flutists to master the challenging piccolo technique.\r\n\r\nOur next project is focusing on a delicate piece, \"October\" by Eric Whitacre, which has an exposed piccolo part. We are using the new instrument to develop extreme control over pitch and dynamics in the highest register. The goal is focused ear-training and precise tuning, pushing our student toward the advanced control required for true musical artistry.","fullyFundedDate":1752586578695,"projectUrl":"project/let-our-band-soar-with-the-sound-of-a-pi/9284232/","projectTitle":"Let Our Band Soar With the Sound of a Piccolo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp434938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457873852426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434938"},{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":9284203,"letterContent":"The new soprano saxophone has been a game-changer for our Concert Band, adding a bright, unique voice. A great moment was using it for the main lyrical solo in \"Sheltering Sky\", which gave our performance a professional and emotional depth.\r\n\r\nThe students were surprised and thrilled. They recognized the instrument as a special addition to the band. Our clarinet players were especially excited, as the similar fingering makes it easier for them to learn a new instrument.\r\n\r\nOur next project is an arrangement of a Renaissance Motet. The soprano sax will be a featured voice, challenging our students to work on intonation, blending, and independent part-playing—critical skills for advanced musicianship.","fullyFundedDate":1752586604704,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-new-melodies-with-a-soprano-sax/9284203/","projectTitle":"Unlock New Melodies With a Soprano Sax!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp434938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457873852426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434938"},{"teacherId":6127783,"projectId":9287225,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your recent contribution that helped me acquire a new broom and laminate sheets for my classroom.\r\n\r\nWhile these items may seem small, they have a massive impact on our daily environment. The new broom allows students and me to maintain a clean, distraction-free learning space, which we know is crucial for focused learning. The laminate sheets are already being used to create durable, organized labels and signs, ensuring all of our materials are where they need to be and minimizing transition time between activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports a better learning experience for all my students in Math 6 and Pre-Algebra. Thank you for investing in an environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746758834125,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-room-is-a-happy-room/9287225/","projectTitle":"An Organized Room Is a Happy Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scheuerlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6127783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544129148310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6127783"},{"teacherId":9663542,"projectId":8658808,"letterContent":"My students ask me daily for snacks, I was able to provide treats for around a couple months and they all highly appreciated them. I want to thank everyone who dontated to this project, plus the Hip Hop photo book is highly popular and scholars love looking through it and asking me about the artists shown. \r\nBooks on my shelf tend to grab student attention, the blow up tape and boombox are other fun items for teens to admire and start conversations. \r\nI want to continue to provide treats/snacks to students this year!","fullyFundedDate":1725989844011,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-books-and-hip-hop/8658808/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Books, and Hip-Hop","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9663542_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723679097341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9663542"},{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":8955920,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for funding our percussion project on DonorsChoose. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have brand-new egg shakers, a vibraslap, tambourines, castanets, a slap stick, a rain stick, and more!\r\n\r\nThese instruments are already transforming our rehearsals. Our Beginning Band is building steady pulse and coordination with the egg shakers, while the vibraslap and slap stick add playful textures that keep everyone engaged. Intermediate and Honors players are thrilled to expand their musical vocabulary—exploring the bright click of castanets and the gentle wash of the rain stick in pieces like \"Anasazi\" and \"Mount Rockmore.\"\r\n\r\nBeyond our scheduled repertoire, your gift inspires creativity: students are composing original rhythm patterns, collaborating across sections, and discovering how small sounds can have a big impact on an ensemble. I've watched faces light up as the rain stick simulates a summer storm or as a simple tambourine shake brings a phrase to life.\r\n\r\nWe're deeply grateful for your support and belief in our program. Your investment in these instruments doesn't just fill a classroom—it enriches young lives, fosters confidence, and builds a lifelong love of music. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742419260994,"projectUrl":"project/add-rhythm-and-flairhelp-us-expand-our/8955920/","projectTitle":"Add Rhythm and Flair—Help Us Expand Our Percussion Section!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp434938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457873852426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434938"},{"teacherId":8509397,"projectId":8985616,"letterContent":"My class thanks you for donating to our room! We were in great need of new books, especially ones reflecting different perspectives. My Reading Class has been Reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It has been wonderful for my students to read a grade-appropriate story with themes of the power of kindness, the importance of acceptance, and the effects of bullying. We have been working on reading comprehension with this book, doing multiple choice questions and sharing our thoughts and ideas. My students are really enjoying the story and are doing so well with understanding the content. \r\n\r\nThank you all!","fullyFundedDate":1735154336737,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-my-students/8985616/","projectTitle":"Books for my Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sophia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8509397_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x705,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656302667930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8509397"},{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":8974459,"letterContent":"The new splash cymbal has been a great addition to our percussion section. Our drummer used it for the first time during our Winter Concert, and it added just the right touch to our performance. He enjoyed incorporating it into the music, and it blended well with the rest of the ensemble. Since then, we've continued to use it in rehearsals, exploring how it can enhance different pieces.\r\n\r\nWhen it first arrived, the percussionists were excited to set it up and try it out. They immediately noticed how its bright, quick sound stood out and started experimenting with ways to use it effectively. It's been a great learning experience for them, both in terms of performance and instrument care.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our percussionists will focus on refining their technique and control with the cymbal. We're also selecting new repertoire where it can be featured more prominently. Thanks to our donors, our students have another valuable tool to enhance their musicianship and ensemble playing.","fullyFundedDate":1733489622912,"projectUrl":"project/add-a-splashsupport-our-bands-dynamic/8974459/","projectTitle":"Add A Splash—Support Our Band’s Dynamic Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp434938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457873852426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434938"},{"teacherId":8509397,"projectId":8715985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! We are already seeing the impact of the snacks. These snacks have helped with regulation, focus, and just plain hunger. Some of the students we serve are food insecure, so having snacks on hand has been amazing. We are always striving to make sure all of our students' needs are met and that our students do not need to worry about anything other than school while they are here. Snacks have also been instrumental rewards for helping out around the school and winning different academic games. 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