The Sound and Joy of Making Music With Instruments!

Funded Aug 13, 2023

My name is Junar Ortega, and I would like to say thank you to all of you who contributed to our request for funding this project. Because of your contributions, I will be able to provide authentic musical experiences with quality classroom instruments.

It is truly an exciting time for kids when they show up to music class and are welcomed at the sight of an array of musical instruments around the room, waiting to be played. The first time I brought these out, we had a bit of a lecture/demonstration, where I introduce the individual instruments and their unique sounds and playing techniques, with a rhythm that is peculiar to each instrument.

Students then rotated through the instrument stations located around the room. They barely contained their excitement as they moved from station to station, and I had to keep reminding them to walk for safety reasons.

I am grateful for your help in enabling me to provide these musical experiences, and I know for sure that the kids appreciate it!”

With gratitude,

Mr. Ortega