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Mr. Briggs' Classroom

  • Lincoln High School
  • Tacoma, WA
  • More than half of 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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Past projects 21

  • Practice Your Drum Quietly

    Funded Mar 26, 2025

    We are so excited to get these practice pads in the hands of our students. They sure love making music, playing drums and performing in our community. Because of your kindness, they’ll be able to practice even more than before. We are incredibly blessed by your support of our program and students.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 12 other donors.
  • Drum Heads for Our Drumline

    Funded Feb 22, 2019

    I can hardly explain they joy my students experienced when opening the boxes and pulling out our new drum heads. We use our instruments quite often and the equipment really needed replacing. Seeing their faces as they experienced your generosity was a special moment.

    Now that we have dependable equipment, my students are digging in on their music making. We are currently preparing to perform at a drumline competition that our school hosts each year. Having equipment that is repaired and at its highest quality is going to make our performance even better.

    Thanks again! We couldn't do this without your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

  • Replacement Drumheads for Our Drumline

    Funded Oct 21, 2024

    We are overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness you have shown to us. I can hardly wait to see the joy and expressions of our students as we update our equipment and begin to make quality music together. Your contribution to our program will make a difference for many years.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

    This classroom project was brought to life by Windows of Hope Foundation and one other donor.
  • Practice Quietly

    Funded Mar 27, 2024

    We are so excited to use these supplies and get to work making great music. I can already imagine the joy on the student’s faces as we begin to utilize the sticks and pads. Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our music making program. We appreciate YOU!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

    This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 11 other donors.
  • New Percussion Mallets to Make Music

    Funded Dec 13, 2023

    I am amazed and inspired by your generousity. My students and I will turn your kindness into amazing music to share with our community. It is special for them to understand that others inside and outside of our community are supporting and engaging with their work. Thank you so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

  • Upgrade Our Brass to Plastic Mouthpieces

    Funded Dec 5, 2022

    Getting a quality sound is the name of the game in band class. To do this, we need to give the kids the right equipment. That can be expensive...

    Your generous donation of the mouthpieces and BERP devices made a huge impact - even in our first day of using them. Students had a new-found joy in testing how well they could get a focused sound on the mouthpiece, and then applying it to their horn. While it seems like a simple thing, the sounds that the students produced were immediately better.

    Not only did the students enjoy making music, they also felt special for being given these new tools for sound productoin. We are all sincerely appreciative!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 10 other donors.
  • Practice Pads for Remote Learning

    Funded Aug 12, 2020

    Wahoo! We are so excited to have these practice pads to put in the hands of students. We are using these both in the classroom, and also checking them out to students for use at home. We used these during the pandemic to let students keep learning while at home.

    Our drums are normally so intense and loud that it makes practicing difficult. These practice pads enable my students to work efficiently and quietly. It makes a really big difference in what we do.

    Today, we opened the packages and let the students use the new pads. It was inspiring to see how excited they were. Your generousity helped our students feel connected to a wider community that is routing for their success.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 3 other donors.
  • Practice Drums Quietly

    Funded May 10, 2022

    Wahoo! We are so excited to have these practice pads to put in the hands of students. We are using these both in the classroom, and also checking them out to students for use at home.

    Our drums are normally so intense and loud that it makes practicing difficult. These practice pads enable my students to work efficiently and quietly. It makes a really big difference in what we do.

    Today, we opened the packages and let the students use the new pads. It was inspiring to see how excited they were. Your generousity helped our students feel connected to a wider community that is routing for their success.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

  • Practice Drums Quietly

    Funded Apr 29, 2022

    Wahoo! We are so excited to have these practice pads to put in the hands of students. We are using these both in the classroom, and also checking them out to students for use at home.

    Our drums are normally so intense and loud that it makes practicing difficult. These practice pads enable my students to work efficiently and quietly. It makes a really big difference in what we do.

    Today, we opened the packages and let the students use the new pads. It was inspiring to see how excited they were. Your generousity helped our students feel connected to a wider community that is routing for their success.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

  • New Keyboard to Foster Effective Music Rehearsals

    Funded Oct 9, 2018

    This keyboard has allowed our students to learn all types of skills. We use this advanced technology daily to help us with developing ensemble skills like intonation, blend and balance. The Yamaha Harmony Director plays tones for the band to match, switches between equal and just intonation and uses an internal metronome. IT'S SO FANCY! It can also transpose pitches, which enables me to demonstrate for instruments in their native key. Tools like this are expensive exactly because they meet so many needs. Without your generousity and support, we wouldn't be able to provide such a high quality and valuable music education to our students. We are extremely grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Briggs

    This classroom project was brought to life by Windows of Hope Foundation and 3 other donors.
Our class motto is: Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence! Though we are a music class, we use music as a means to develop life skills like thinking and responsibility. We work as a team to create and enjoy high quality music. Our school serves a high-poverty, at-risk student population in an urban setting. With roughly 80% of our students on the Free & Reduced Lunch program, many students struggle to pay for instrument rental or supplies. That said, the students in the music program go beyond the excuses to find ways to reach their potential. They overcome diversity and adversity while supporting each other in achieving success. Thanks for viewing and supporting our music program at Lincoln High School!

About my class

Our class motto is: Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence! Though we are a music class, we use music as a means to develop life skills like thinking and responsibility. We work as a team to create and enjoy high quality music. Our school serves a high-poverty, at-risk student population in an urban setting. With roughly 80% of our students on the Free & Reduced Lunch program, many students struggle to pay for instrument rental or supplies. That said, the students in the music program go beyond the excuses to find ways to reach their potential. They overcome diversity and adversity while supporting each other in achieving success. Thanks for viewing and supporting our music program at Lincoln High School!

About my class

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