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One of my favorite moments was watching students realize they were truly making music together, listening closely and adjusting to each other like a real ensemble. That growth would not have been possible without your support.\r\nWhen the recorders first arrived, the room filled with excitement. Students were proud to have instruments of their own, and that sense of ownership immediately elevated their focus and care. We are continuing to build on that foundation by adding more complex rhythms, harmony lines, and expressive elements as we prepare to share our music with others in the school community.","fullyFundedDate":1747742111510,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-the-music-help-our-students-disc/9342368/","projectTitle":"Unlock the Music: Help Our Students Discover the Recorder!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amalfitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714296_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740860692211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714296"},{"teacherId":9714296,"projectId":9577050,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to fully engage in our recorder unit with confidence and excitement. We used the new recorders to build from simple melodies into full class ensemble pieces with layered parts and dynamics. One of my favorite moments was watching students realize they were truly making music together, listening closely and adjusting to each other like a real ensemble. That growth would not have been possible without your support.\r\nWhen the recorders first arrived, the room filled with excitement. Students were proud to have instruments of their own, and that sense of ownership immediately elevated their focus and care. We are continuing to build on that foundation by adding more complex rhythms, harmony lines, and expressive elements as we prepare to share our music with others in the school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758859529228,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-the-music-help-our-students-disc/9577050/","projectTitle":"Unlock the Music: Help Our Students Discover the Recorder!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amalfitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714296_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740860692211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714296"},{"teacherId":9714296,"projectId":9342241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using the new Sound Innovation books every single week in small group and individual instruction. 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One of my favorite moments was hearing a student light up when a passage that had been frustrating suddenly felt easier and sounded fuller.\r\nWhen the students first saw the reeds, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Many of them do not often get brand new materials, so it felt special and motivating. Right away, they were eager to put them on their mouthpieces and hear the difference for themselves.\r\nOur next steps are to keep building strong fundamentals like tone production, articulation, and blend as we prepare ensemble music and individual performance pieces. Because of your support, students can now focus less on fighting their equipment and more on making music together. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760693614338,"projectUrl":"project/reed-ily-ready-to-play-supporting-our-c/9577094/","projectTitle":"Reed-ily Ready to Play: Supporting Our Clarinetists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amalfitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714296_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740860692211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714296"},{"teacherId":9714296,"projectId":9577072,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using the new saxophone reeds every day in rehearsal and lessons. Having fresh, quality reeds has made an immediate difference in tone, response, and confidence. One of my favorite moments was hearing a student light up when a passage that had been frustrating suddenly felt easier and sounded fuller.\r\nWhen the students first saw the reeds, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Many of them do not often get brand new materials, so it felt special and motivating. Right away, they were eager to put them on their mouthpieces and hear the difference for themselves.\r\nOur next steps are to keep building strong fundamentals like tone production, articulation, and blend as we prepare ensemble music and individual performance pieces. Because of your support, students can now focus less on fighting their equipment and more on making music together. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755724550223,"projectUrl":"project/reed-ily-ready-to-play-supporting-our-s/9577072/","projectTitle":"Reed-ily Ready to Play: Supporting Our Saxophonists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amalfitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714296_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740860692211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714296"},{"teacherId":9714296,"projectId":9211639,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding the saxophone reeds for our students at Roberto Clemente Elementary School. Your contribution has made an incredible impact on our music program and the young musicians who benefit from it daily.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students are using their new saxophone reeds every day during performances and rehearsals. These high-quality reeds have significantly enhanced their sound, allowing them to develop greater confidence and precision in their playing. One memorable moment was watching their faces light up with excitement the first time they saw and used the new materials—they were thrilled to have the tools needed to perform at their very best.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just provided materials; it has inspired our students to strive for excellence. They are now more motivated than ever, dedicating themselves to becoming the best musicians they can be. Your generosity has given them the opportunity to grow artistically and pursue their passion for music with renewed enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making a difference in our students' lives. Your support has truly enriched our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1743333009499,"projectUrl":"project/reed-ily-ready-to-play-supporting-our-s/9211639/","projectTitle":"Reed-ily Ready to Play: Supporting Our Saxophonists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amalfitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714296_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740860692211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714296"},{"teacherId":9714296,"projectId":9137883,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding the clarinet reeds for our students at Roberto Clemente Elementary School. Your contribution has made an incredible impact on our music program and the young musicians who benefit from it daily.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students are using their new clarinet reeds every day during performances and rehearsals. These high-quality reeds have significantly enhanced their sound, allowing them to develop greater confidence and precision in their playing. One memorable moment was watching their faces light up with excitement the first time they saw and used the new materials—they were thrilled to have the tools needed to perform at their very best.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just provided materials; it has inspired our students to strive for excellence. They are now more motivated than ever, dedicating themselves to becoming the best musicians they can be. Your generosity has given them the opportunity to grow artistically and pursue their passion for music with renewed enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making a difference in our students' lives. 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