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Mr. Featherer's Classroom

  • Maury High School
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 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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  • Maury Orchestra Supply Fundraiser

    Funded Nov 29, 2023

    Thank you so much for your support of our school music program! Our kids will be so excited to learn that they will have new Violas and Cellos. Having the necessary supplies will also help us stay ahead o the curve. We look forward to expanding performances to the rest if the school and local community. Happy New Year to you all!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 9 other donors.
  • Print Me Up a Good Musical Score!

    Funded Apr 17, 2022

    Thank you so much for being a part of this group of people coming together to support and encourage the incredible growth taking place in our music classrooms. Every day we are pushing ourselves to learn more and become stronger in analytical skills and these materials being brought into our classroom are so essential in helping us try to reach all of our students. Seeing it in a different way can bring about that 'Aha!' moment. Suddenly, it all just clicks and a student finally understands what was unclear so many times before. But even more magical than that is that you are showing my students that so many people care about their education and want them to succeed and that alone makes them want to try harder and learn more. Thank you for making all of this possible!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • Building the Apple Music Program from the Ground Up

    Funded Jul 25, 2021

    We want to thank you so much for your generosity. I can't begin to tell you what it means to these kids to have information at their fingertips! They are sweet, hard-working, highly intelligent kids who sometimes just need a little boost, and you are all part of that for them. They are already designing the first project for us to do with our new tablets. Again, thank you, and we will send you pictures after we get the tablets to show you what we've done! Our classroom is a better place because of your awesome contribution.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

    This classroom project was brought to life by Emerson Collective and 8 other donors.
  • Even the Bassists Need a Place to Sit.....

    Funded Dec 4, 2020

    First of all I would like to express my deepest appreciation to you for your warm support. Many of our normal donors have been affected by the economic impact of the pandemic and were unable to support the students of the Maury High School Orchestras this school year. We managed to purchase much needed supplies to make sure all the students in the Maury High School Orchestra are equipped with the best strings, rosin and music through out the remainder of this school year and the beginning of the next.

    Considering that we were looking at having a minimal amount of supplies at the start of the this academic year, we have made great progress and it is all thanks to your kind support. We are resolved to continue our efforts to build a world class program. One behalf of the members of the orchestra, I once again would like to express my deepest gratitude to your for your solidarity.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • Orchestra Supplies

    Funded Jan 28, 2021

    First of all I would like to express my deepest appreciation to you for your warm support. Many of our normal donors have been affected by the economic impact of the pandemic and were unable to support the students of the Maury High School Orchestras this school year. We managed to purchase much needed supplies to make sure all the students in the Maury High School Orchestra are equipped with the best strings, rosin and music through out the remainder of this school year and the beginning of the next.

    Considering that we were looking at having a minimal amount of supplies at the start of the this academic year, we have made great progress and it is all thanks to your kind support. We are resolved to continue our efforts to build a world class program. One behalf of the members of the orchestra, I once again would like to express my deepest gratitude to your for your solidarity.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • More Cellos More Space Needed

    Funded Dec 11, 2020

    Thank you for your generous gifts to the Maury High School Orchestras of a new cello storage rack. These gifts are a great benefit to our Orchestra program and to the students who use the cellos on a daily basis. Your wonderful gifts build upon the support that we have had in the past and your partnership continues to strengthen our Orchestra program.

    With only a small amount of funds coming from the district, the Maury Orchestra program relies on both financial and in-kind donations to support our program that inspire hundreds of students, not including their parents and the surrounding community each year. We hope you will take pride in knowing that your support of the Maury High School Orchestra will positively impact the arts in Norfolk and beyond.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • Many Students, Not Enough Instruments

    Funded Dec 11, 2020

    Thank you for your ongoing support of the Maury High School Orchestras. Through your in-kind donation of several instruments, the Maury Orchestra is able to maintain professional-caliber music programs, impacting the lives of hundreds of students and patrons.

    The Maury High School Orchestra program is one of the largest in Southeastern Virginia and continues to grow each year. Your contribution will allow ALL students the opportunity to have an instrument and insure and quality music education. On behalf of all the students in the Maury High School Orchestra, please accept my thanks for your gift. Your personal commitment is greatly appreciated.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • Music Department Technology Needs

    Funded Dec 10, 2020

    On behalf of the Maury High School Band, Orchestra, and Chorus, we would like to thank you for providing the funds to purchase much needed technology for our programs. Securing sponsors for this important fundraiser is especially important this year, as we face daunting challenges of this economic crisis. Your support to purchase iPads was a vote of confidence in our mission.

    The Maury High School Music Department is one of the largest in the city of Norfolk and continues to grow each year. Your donation will help provide the students with a world class education. Please accept our most sincere thanks for your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • Help Replace Broken Equipment that is Older than the Director

    Funded Dec 8, 2020

    Thank you for your ongoing support of the Maury High School Orchestras. Through your in-kind donation of a stand rack, the Maury Orchestra and the Maury Band are able to maintain professional-caliber music programs, impacting the lives of hundreds of students and patrons.

    The Maury High School Instrumental program is one of the largest in Southeastern Virginia and continues to grow each year. Your contribution will allow ALL students the opportunity to have an instrument and insure and quality music education. On behalf of all the students in the Maury High School Orchestra and Band, please accept my thanks for your gift. Your personal commitment is greatly appreciated.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

  • Maury High School Orchestra Viola Drive

    Funded Dec 10, 2020

    Thank you for your ongoing support of the Maury High School Orchestras. Through your in-kind donation of four violas, the Maury Orchestra is able to maintain professional-caliber music programs, impacting the lives of hundreds of students and patrons.

    The Maury High School Orchestra program is one of the largest in Southeastern Virginia and continues to grow each year. Your contribution will allow ALL students the opportunity to have an instrument and insure and quality music education. On behalf of all the students in the Maury High School Orchestra, please accept my thanks for your gift. Your personal commitment is greatly appreciated.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Featherer

Double bass players always need a rest from holding up their instruments, but finding a great bass stool can be challenging. You never know what chair will be the right height for a bass player or will feel most comfortable. We hope to solve this problem by reviewing some of the best double bass stools that we have found to work well. Many bass players sit on bass stools while playing which instills proper technique. Although the number of bass players in the our orchestra has expanded to over 13 total bassists within the three ensembles, many of our musicians are left standing for a 90 minute rehearsal or for an even longer concert.

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Double bass players always need a rest from holding up their instruments, but finding a great bass stool can be challenging. You never know what chair will be the right height for a bass player or will feel most comfortable. We hope to solve this problem by reviewing some of the best double bass stools that we have found to work well. Many bass players sit on bass stools while playing which instills proper technique. Although the number of bass players in the our orchestra has expanded to over 13 total bassists within the three ensembles, many of our musicians are left standing for a 90 minute rehearsal or for an even longer concert.

About my class

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