{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":9321195,"letterContent":"These supplies have been a big help in creating efficiency in our rehearsal process. Pencils are immediately available to students. Reeds are easy to find, and it is immediately obvious when we need to place an order for more. We as directors are immediately able to access our instruments to demonstrate or play along with our students as they develop their musical independence. \r\n\r\nIf you ask our students, they would say that Mr. Kopp has rick-rolled them a few too many times with his easily-accessible trombone, but otherwise I'm sure they would agree that this year has featured very nice improvements to our rehearsal process and musical fundamentals. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1752586435134,"projectUrl":"project/get-organized/9321195/","projectTitle":"Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":9219428,"letterContent":"A core part of my teaching is for students to focus not just on quantity, but the quality of their performance. In no section is this more difficult than with percussion. It is a very abstract concept that there is the rhythm that you play, and then there is a specific tone you are pulling out of the drum. \r\n\r\nMaking this connection to tone quality with percussionists is further hampered when the drums they are playing on are worn out and sound dull. High-quality drum heads, sticks, mallets, beaters, and other accessories are important to create better tone, and they need to be replaced regularly. With these supplies, we have had a renaissance (no pun intended) of snare drum tone quality improvement, and that has motivated our students to reach a whole new level of success in music. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746466160528,"projectUrl":"project/a-head-of-the-game/9219428/","projectTitle":"A-Head of the Game","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":8714082,"letterContent":"Teaching music is not only limited by the actual equipment (instruments, maintenance items, reeds, sticks, stands, etc.), but by the actual pedagogical materials we are able to use. I've tried my share of instructional books, and they tend to have a lot of flaws in pacing, strategy, and occasionally downright incorrect instruction. \r\n\r\nAACPS adopted the Habits of a Beginner Band Musician book as the one and only textbook used for elementary school band programs for a reason- it is the best comprehensive band method out there right now. It is not just useful for elementary school, however- it is designed to be a 1.5-year method book for programs that meet every day. With our A/B schedule, it works perfectly well as a 3-year method. Thank you for helping create consistency by helping us adopt this new book!","fullyFundedDate":1727962692134,"projectUrl":"project/a-method-to-the-madness/8714082/","projectTitle":"A Method to the Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":8403082,"letterContent":"It is hard to have a high-quality music program in a low-income area for a variety of reasons. Two of these issues are: keeping school instruments in good working condition; and enabling students to practice. \r\n\r\nInvesting in hard-shell cases for the delicate yet cumbersome cellos will help with both of these problems. The instruments will be more protected when stored from getting knocked, bumped into, or from drops; and students will be less anxious about transporting the instrument between school and home. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1724083805595,"projectUrl":"project/just-in-case-hard-shell-cases-for-cello/8403082/","projectTitle":"Just In Case- Hard-Shell Cases for Cellos","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":8143810,"letterContent":"The reason I am so passionate about teaching music is not the prospect of my students being professional musicians someday. I chose this profession because I know what music requires students to learn to be successful. Students have to use their entire brain at once- reading music from written notation, simultaneously decoding those notes into the fingerings and bowings, performing those notes, listening critically to their own sound, listening for the sound of others, watching for the conductor's tempo... it is an all-encompassing and deeply engaging activity.\r\n\r\nIt is also extremely frustrating when you are doing everything \"right\", but have to fight the instrument to use proper technique. Having the best and most fool-proof instrument components is extremely important for students to progress without getting frustrated and quitting. Thank you for helping our orchestra students learn excellent posture so they can focus on making beautiful sounds!","fullyFundedDate":1711395315912,"projectUrl":"project/oh-give-it-a-rest/8143810/","projectTitle":"Oh, Give It a Rest!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":7899963,"letterContent":"We ran into some hiccups with the ordering of this project, but we were able to solve for some needs our students had. \r\n\r\nWe needed a supply of cork grease. Like the previous project, having instruments in working order is critical for a band program to succeed. Woodwind corks need to be greased so the instruments are not damaged during assembly. We were able to procure a high-quality synthetic grease that lasts a long time for students and protects corks well.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to mitigate our mouthpiece needs. We are now able to issue a mouthpiece and pouch to each individual tuba and euphonium student, preventing unsanitary equipment sharing. Thank you for helping us with these needs!","fullyFundedDate":1701226326397,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-kiss-your-tuba-with-that-mouthpi/7899963/","projectTitle":"Do You Kiss Your Tuba With That Mouth(piece)?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":7469362,"letterContent":"The reason I am so passionate about teaching music is not the prospect of my students being professional musicians someday. I chose this profession because I know what music requires students to learn to be successful. Students have to use their entire brain at once- reading music from written notation, simultaneously decoding those notes into the fingerings for their instrument, performing those notes, listening critically to their own sound, listening for the sound of others, watching for the conductor's tempo... it is an all-encompassing and deeply engaging activity.\r\n\r\nNothing is more frustrating than when you are doing everything \"right\", but the results don't come. Having an instrument that works properly is a #1 priority for students to succeed without getting frustrated and quitting. Thank you for helping my provide that for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1691027667560,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-director-repairman-keeping-o/7469362/","projectTitle":"Teacher, Director, Repairman?: Keeping Our Instruments in Playing Condition","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":7294138,"letterContent":"The reason I am so passionate about teaching music is not the prospect of my students being professional musicians someday. I chose this profession because I know what music requires students to learn to be successful. Students have to use their entire brain at once- reading music from written notation, simultaneously decoding those notes into the fingerings for their instrument, performing those notes, listening critically to their own sound, listening for the sound of others, watching for the conductor's tempo... it is an all-encompassing and deeply engaging activity. \r\n\r\nIt is also extremely frustrating when you are doing everything \"right\", but the results don't come. Having the best and most fool-proof instrument components, along with good working instruments, is extremely important for students to progress without getting frustrated and quitting. Thank you for helping our clarinet students achieve a beautiful sound with ease.","fullyFundedDate":1684870699842,"projectUrl":"project/your-clarinet-needs-a-belt-vital-ge/7294138/","projectTitle":"\"Your Clarinet Needs A Belt?!\"- Vital Gear for Woodwinds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":8835065,"projectId":7073219,"letterContent":"Organization can be a challenge for anyone, especially for middle school-age students. When you run a large organization, it is vital for materials to be neat and orderly. This is amplified in a performing arts organization where we have a large quantity of administrative papers, pedagogical aids, technical manuals, solos, and sheet music that each and every student needs to keep throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nBy adopting a class binder system, we have been able to significantly curb the chaos of paper in our programs. When students do their part to put papers in their binders correctly, they are easily able to find music quickly without hassle. This increases the time we have in class to do what is important: MAKE MUSIC!","fullyFundedDate":1680788045125,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean-class-binders-for-band-/7073219/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean: Class Binders for Band & Orchestra","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835065_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667953927583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleybandorch"},{"teacherId":9699619,"projectId":10210290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my orchestra classroom! New method books will help my students get started on their instruments in the fall.\r\n\r\nThe students perform multiple times per year and just finished up their spring concert at the end of April. Our next performance will be Music in the Parks at the end of this month, where they will perform in front of judges for a rating. I teach in a low income area and the ability to provide free materials opens up opportunities to participate for many of my students. Again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778014670136,"projectUrl":"project/string-habits/10210290/","projectTitle":"String Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feiertag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9699619_orig.jpg?crop=971,971,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780512586894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleystrings"},{"teacherId":9699619,"projectId":10166982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my orchestra classroom! New strings will help my students produce a stronger and more resonant tone on their instruments.\r\n\r\nThe students perform multiple times per year and just finished up their spring concert at the end of April. Our next performance will be Music in the Parks at the end of this month, where they will perform in front of judges for a rating. I teach in a low income area and the ability to provide free materials opens up opportunities to participate for many of my students. Again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778014670367,"projectUrl":"project/bass-strings/10166982/","projectTitle":"Bass Strings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feiertag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9699619_orig.jpg?crop=971,971,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780512586894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleystrings"},{"teacherId":9699619,"projectId":10166739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my orchestra classroom! New strings will help my students produce a stronger and more resonant tone on their instruments.\r\n\r\nThe students perform multiple times per year and just finished up their spring concert at the end of April. Our next performance will be Music in the Parks at the end of this month, where they will perform in front of judges for a rating. I teach in a low income area and the ability to provide free materials opens up opportunities to participate for many of my students. Again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778009195223,"projectUrl":"project/cello-strings/10166739/","projectTitle":"Cello Strings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feiertag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9699619_orig.jpg?crop=971,971,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780512586894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marleystrings"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64095","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":991,"numTeachers":65,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":64095,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/marley-middle-school/64095"}