{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garrett Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2034323,"projectId":9636855,"letterContent":"These new resources are helping make sure that every student in our band program has the materials they need to participate fully and confidently. The Essential Elements method books are now available for students across nearly every instrument family, including flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion. Having these books available in the classroom means students can follow along during instruction, practice independently, and continue developing their skills even when purchasing their own materials may be difficult.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to receive fresh books that they could use during class and practice. These resources are especially important for our beginning musicians because the books provide a clear, step-by-step progression through note reading, rhythm, tone production, and basic musicianship. They also give us a common curriculum so students can learn together as a full ensemble while still focusing on the specific needs of their individual instruments.\r\n\r\nThe keyboard stand and instrument cable are also helping us expand the ways we use electronic instruments during rehearsals and instruction. They provide a stable and reliable setup for our keyboard and other amplified equipment, allowing us to incorporate technology and additional sounds into lessons and performances.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue working through the method book curriculum as students build stronger fundamentals and become more independent musicians. They will apply what they learn to concert music, small-group rehearsals, playing assessments, and upcoming performances.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping remove barriers to participation in our band program. Because of your generosity, more students have access to the instructional materials and equipment they need to learn, practice, and grow as musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1766287931183,"projectUrl":"project/jazz-gators/9636855/","projectTitle":"Jazz Gators!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrdsong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2034323_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451538370311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbyrdsong"},{"teacherId":2034323,"projectId":9650951,"letterContent":"My students have been excited to put these new resources to use! The new Manhasset music stands have helped create a more organized and professional rehearsal environment, while the conductor's stand gives me a sturdy, reliable place to keep scores and instructional materials during rehearsals.\r\n\r\nThe Yamaha alto saxophone mouthpieces have been especially valuable for our saxophone students. Having dependable, quality mouthpieces helps students produce a clearer tone and makes it easier for them to develop proper embouchure and playing habits. The practice pad is also giving our percussion students another way to work on stick control, rhythm, coordination, and technique without needing to be on a full drum set.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited to see the new equipment and immediately wanted to begin using it. The red music stands were an especially fun addition because they bring some of our school spirit into the band room while also giving students the durable equipment they need for daily rehearsals.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue strengthening fundamental playing skills and preparing students for upcoming performances. Saxophone students will continue working on tone production and articulation, percussionists will build their rudimental skills, and the entire ensemble will use the new stands as we begin rehearsing more challenging concert music.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our young musicians. Your generosity has provided equipment that our students will be able to use every day and for many years to come. These resources are helping us create a band room where students have the tools they need to learn, improve, and take pride in their musicianship.","fullyFundedDate":1766548770947,"projectUrl":"project/real-gators-in-music/9650951/","projectTitle":"R.E.A.L. Gators in Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrdsong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2034323_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451538370311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbyrdsong"},{"teacherId":2034323,"projectId":9970651,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new percussion equipment and supplies arrive! These resources have already made a noticeable difference in our rehearsals by giving students access to quality equipment that allows them to practice proper technique and perform with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nThe new drum throne, tambourine, mallets, percussion table, and mallet pack are being used during our daily rehearsals and percussion instruction. Students are learning how to properly perform on auxiliary percussion and mallet instruments while developing better tone quality, coordination, and musicianship. The folding music stands have also given us more flexibility when arranging students for rehearsals, sectionals, and small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nOne of the best moments was watching the percussion students explore the new equipment for the first time. They were immediately eager to try the different mallets and tambourine and were excited to have materials that felt like professional-quality equipment. The snacks have also been especially helpful during after-school rehearsals and sectionals, giving students a little extra energy while they continue working hard.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue developing the students' percussion fundamentals and prepare them to use these instruments in upcoming concert music. As their skills grow, students will take on more independent percussion parts and learn how each instrument contributes to the sound of the entire band.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in our students and our band program. Your generosity is helping us provide meaningful musical experiences, build student confidence, and give our young musicians the tools they need to grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769660183208,"projectUrl":"project/rhythm-ready/9970651/","projectTitle":"Rhythm Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrdsong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2034323_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451538370311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbyrdsong"},{"teacherId":2034323,"projectId":9645647,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful difference for my band students by giving them access to equipment and supplies that help them play more comfortably, safely, and successfully. We are using the new mouthpieces, instrument stands, swabs, harnesses, and maintenance supplies throughout our daily rehearsals and beginning-instrument instruction.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to see equipment designed specifically for their instruments. Our tuba and French horn players now have quality mouthpieces available to support proper tone production, while our oboe and bassoon students have the supplies they need to safely clean and care for their instruments. The new stands and saxophone harnesses have also made a noticeable difference by helping students handle larger or heavier instruments more comfortably.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students become more independent with instrument care. Instead of simply being told how to maintain their instruments, they now have the proper tools available in the band room and can begin developing those responsibilities themselves.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue strengthening fundamentals such as posture, embouchure, breathing, tone production, and instrument care as students prepare for upcoming performances. These resources will be used by students throughout the school year and for many future classes of Garrett Band musicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us build a band program where every student has access to the equipment they need to grow as a musician. 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