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Overbrook High School
Philadelphia, PA
Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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High School Philly Musicians Yearning for Our Instruments
Funded Jul 26, 2024
Thank you so so much for your support of Overbrook's Music Class!! Students are loving the electric guitars and I've even started forming them into bands in a modern-band style setup (with bass, drums, voice, etc.). They are loving the creative process! I have students coming up to me in the middle of the hall asking if the songs they love are easy to learn on guitar. This is the spark that we needed! We are going to hopefully in the future expand into recording with the students, DJ'ing, and making even more modern randb/ rock band ensembles! Thank you so much for the help!
Please feel free to reach out at bvangorder@philasd.org or text me at 267-210-5232.
I really really appreciate that you believe in these students and that you believe in the power of music at such an important age.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Van Gorder
This classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan and The Jordan Brand and one other donor.

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