Past projects 52
Electric Guitars
Funded May 8, 2024Thank you again for your support of my students with your donations. My students were absolutely thrilled to receive the new electric guitars at the end of last year. We were able to use them with our rock band class, and they were part of a live stream performance we did at the end of the year. This year, they will again be used by my rock band class as well as my guitar class.
Without donors like you, we would not have been able to make this purchase for some time. We will get years of use out of these. Myself and my students are so appreciative. We hope you'll consider supporting us again in the future.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.Percussion Instruments
Funded May 11, 2024Thank you again for your donations towards our school and band program. These percussion instruments came in near the end of last year, so we have only just begun using them, but they are a welcome addition to our percussion section for concert band. We will be using the woodblocks especially for several songs in our upcoming Christmas concert. We will also find uses for them in the spring.
We would not have been able to purchase these instruments for some time without your help, so thank you again for all that you've done to support my students.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
New Tambourine!
Funded Apr 20, 2023Thank you so much for your generosity towards our new tambourine! It took a long time to come in due to being on backorder, but now that it has finally arrived, we will begin using right away in our instrumental ensembles. This new tambourine is a huge upgrade to what we previously had to work with and is going to make a lot of difference in how we sound in the percussion section.
Thank you again for your kindness and support of my students and my classroom. I am beyond grateful. I hope that you'll continue to support music programs in the future!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
Wind Chimes Needed!
Funded Jan 18, 2023Our new wind chimes have been a huge asset to our band program. They have been being used from the moment they came out of the box. We've been able to use them in both junior and senior high concert band rehearsals. We even used them in the pit orchestra for our recent school musical. They sound much better than our old wind chimes, and the best part is the dampener bar, which allows us to stop them from ringing instantly when we need to.
My students and I are extremely grateful for your support. We would not have equipment like this without donors like you. I hope you'll consider supporting my classroom again in the future.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
Bass Time!
Funded Nov 29, 2022Thank you so much for your donations towards our school music program! These bass guitars have been a wonderful addition to our rock band program. They have been used by countless students this year, and they will continue to be used not just this year, but in future years as well. The kids love the fun colors that they are in and look forward to playing them each day.
Thank you again for your generosity. I would not be able to afford my students as many unique opportunities as they've been given without the support of donors like yourself. I hope that you'll consider supporting our music program in the future.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 12 other donors.Percussion Accessories
Funded Sep 23, 2021Thank you again for your generosity towards my students and our band program. These percussion accessories have really made a difference in our percussion section. We now have the proper sticks and mallets to play our instruments, and they are not falling apart. Our students are proud of the equipment they have and are doing their best to maintain it.
I hope that you'll consider donating to us in the future as our needs arise. I certainly could not provide my students with everything they need without your support!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
Electric Acoustic Guitar
Funded May 4, 2021Thank you again for the donation of the electric acoustic guitar. We're going to be able to use this guitar this year and for many future years to come. I'm currently teaching a guitar class, and the students have been learning about the different types of guitars. It was very beneficial to talk about acoustics and electric and how the two can also work together.
We'll also be able to use this instrument for our Modern Band course this year as well and be able to record music with it as needed It should last us many years. Thank you again for your generosity. Our students are lucky to have your support!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 4 other donors.Mic Us Up!
Funded Apr 15, 2021The microphones and stands we received have been a wonderful addition to our program! We used them with our Modern Band class in the Spring and will again this year as well. They enabled us to have a great sound when were playing together.
The microphone equipment we received will also be able to be used this year and in future years for our Modern Band Class, as well as at concerts. We plan to use them as much as possible.
Thank you again for your generosity. Our students wouldn't have all that they do without your support.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
Repair Our Instruments
Funded Feb 19, 2021This repair kit has already come in handy in just the few short weeks that we've had it. I have already changed out several clarinet and saxophone pads, as well as cork on a trumpet's water key. This has saved us from having to send these instruments into the repair shop where it costs the school or the student's family money and to be without an instrument for several weeks.
Thank you again for your support of my band program. We really couldn't do this without your generosity. We are truly grateful for you!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
We Need Amps!
Funded Dec 1, 2020Thank you so much for your support of our music program! Our new bass and guitar amps have arrived and are working great. The sound the put out is very clean and clear, and our modern band class students are getting good use out of them.
By taking good care of these amps, we'll be able to ensure that they're used not just this year, but for many years (and even decades) to come. We'll be able to use these for modern band class, guitar class, and any time we need amplification in a concert or practice setting.
Thank you again for your support. We wouldn't have an awesome program without you!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Pennington
This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 7 other donors.