Composing Music for Video Games

Funded Nov 17, 2022

First, thank you so much for your generosity in our project and for supporting students. Your benevolence has had far-reaching impacts and, I believe, will have those impacts for years to come.

When my students first received the headphones, they were excited, for the simple fact that there was new technology they could use that would help time in the many projects we have been doing since. Keep in mind, I teach in a rural school district where poverty is high and access to technology and resources is very limited. So, students were beyond excited to have new technology given to them by people who believe in what we are doing.

When we started composing music for video games and students were using headphones, they immediately were engulfed in the project because they could isolate other sounds that would be a distraction and focus solely on what they were working on.

I think what students appreciated most about this new technology is the fact that they sounded great and they were comfortable to wear. Our previous headphones were much older and the ear covering was made of foam with no soft outer layer and, just simply worn out and very old.

What's exciting about this, we are wrapping up the year with our final project, Soundtrack Of My Life. Students are creating an album that has songs that have a meaningful connection to their life story. This is very exciting.

So, thank you again for believing in us and supporting us.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Mankins