AES Modern Band

Funded Feb 5, 2024

The instruments that were donated to my students are incredible. To be able to have an instrument for each student in my general music classes is a dream of mine and with this donation were are one step closer. The keyboard has made it so that we are at almost a half of our class on an instrument at a time. The ukuleles have made it a perfect halfway point, and the guitars have brought us to 1:3 ratio.

My students were so excited to see new instruments. Many of what we have are old and some are not in great condition, so to walk in and see new, quality instruments for them to use and learn with was amazing.

With these instruments, my students in grades 4-6 will be able to continue with our modern band program. This program gives students the tools and skills to take ownership of their music education journey. They get to choose what they want to learn and throughout our lessons they learn what skills they need to be successful in achieving those goals. I am looking forward to see my students be able to express themselves through music in the future.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Gourdet