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Students are preparing music for upcoming performances, and these resources are helping them move more confidently from basic skills to expressive playing together.","fullyFundedDate":1770498969480,"projectUrl":"project/string-basics-volume-1-launch-our-young/9810230/","projectTitle":"String Basics Volume 1: Launch Our Young 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/barnes-humboldt"},{"teacherId":6057303,"projectId":5173064,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a sincere thank you for providing Samsung Chromebooks for my students. They are wonderful students with a bright future. Having these devices makes a difference as they sit down to write their college essays, their resumes, and fill out applications.\r\nBefore this, many struggled to find a reliable way to get this work done. Now, they have the tools to actually focus on their goals and get their materials submitted on time. Your kindness is helping them take these next steps with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1600525459923,"projectUrl":"project/college-bound/5173064/","projectTitle":"College Bound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6057303_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760291340396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6057303"},{"teacherId":6057303,"projectId":5136079,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our music program. The headphones you provided have been a blessing for my students during remote learning. It allows them to focus and fully engage with their assignments from home.\r\nThe addition of these headphones also has helped with our synchronous class meetings. Students can now hear instruction and conversations clearly, allowing them to engage in real-time discussions and collaborative exercises without the distraction of background noise. This fosters a genuine sense of connection and focus, making our virtual classroom feel like a shared space despite the distance. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1599761303958,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-distance-learning-help-ma/5136079/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Distance Learning Help Make Beautiful Music Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6057303_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760291340396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6057303"},{"teacherId":9663542,"projectId":9631176,"letterContent":"My students have been going through hell and back with ICE terrorists; many are afraid to come to school, and families, community, and businesses are highly affected by these government psychopaths. My scholars highly appreciate the small stuff, such as the snacks I bought with the donations I received, sweets, chips, candy, and healthy chewy bars go a long way beleive me, and I was the most popular \"snack staff\" in the building because every day kids would ask me, and leave with a smile on their face and telling me \"thank you\"\r\nMy students did not want to have their photo taken due to ICE terror and other social reasons, so I am not including any, sorry.\r\nAll love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1764378410039,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-warm-the-hearts/9631176/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Warm the Hearts!","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":6057303,"projectId":5057131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new learning and recording station. \r\nThis station allows students to engage with quality recordings and apply those observations to their own keyboard technique. It has turned a standard practice session into an active experience where they aren't just hitting keys—they are developing an \"ear\" for the art form.\r\nWhat seems to excite the students most is the independence of the new equipment. There is a noticeable shift in the room's energy when they sit down at the station; they feel like \"real\" musicians in a modern studio. The tactile nature of the new gear has made even the more technical aspects of music theory feel like an interactive game rather than a chore.\r\nWe have noticed that several students who previously struggled to stay focused during traditional lessons have especially warmed to this new setup. For those who are a bit shy about performing out loud, the station provides a space to explore sound and build confidence at their own pace. It has become a bridge for them, connecting their love for technology with the discipline of piano study.\r\nYour investment is doing more than just providing hardware; it is fostering a lifelong appreciation for music and giving these students the tools they need to succeed in a modern world. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1609377805655,"projectUrl":"project/learning-recording-stations/5057131/","projectTitle":"Learning & Recording Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6057303_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760291340396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6057303"},{"teacherId":434938,"projectId":9301392,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now get to experience a whole new layer of sound through our new set of crotales. These beautiful, bell-like instruments have already become a highlight in rehearsals, adding a bright, shimmering tone that students immediately recognize and get excited about. When they were first unpacked, you could hear actual gasps and \"whoa!\" from around the room — many of our students had never seen or heard crotales before, and they were amazed by how something so small could produce such a clear, magical sound.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the crotales in ensemble pieces and in our Video Game Music and composition units, where students explore how composers use color and texture to tell a story. One group is currently scoring a short scene using the crotales to represent light, mystery, and magical moments, learning how professional composers choose specific instruments for emotional impact. For many of our students, this is their first time working with professional-quality percussion color instruments, and it has opened their ears to new musical possibilities.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue incorporating the crotales into upcoming concert repertoire and original compositions, giving them more chances to experiment, perform, and collaborate. Your support didn't just buy an instrument — it gave our students access to a richer musical world, helping them think like composers, listen more deeply, and feel proud of the sounds they create together. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1752586600233,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-tones-crotales-to-illuminate/9301392/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Tones: Crotales to Illuminate Our Ensemble","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/barnes-humboldt"},{"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/barnes-humboldt"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76112","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":908,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":40,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.0,"schoolId":76112,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Humboldt Secondary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Humboldt Secondary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/humboldt-high-school/76112"}