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Mr. Dimas from Dallas, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Voice to Our Band

My students need a vocal harmonizer multi-effects processor.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

The students are always eager to know what is going to be different about today. I love that they come with natural curiosity. They are eager to share of themselves with me and with the class. Whenever we encounter a problem together, I push them to be problem solvers; to think outside the box.

In a student population of 1600+, my students come to me by way of mouth, reputation.

These are the ones who don't quite fit into the more socially accepted groups like athletics and cheer squad. Or, maybe sometimes, they're looking for a place where they can safely and comfortably express themselves. The socio-economic situation is, what some may consider, a factor. The school provides free lunch for 100% of it's students. I don't believe this to be a factor. These students are quick to decide that they won't be a statistic, when they see that there is opportunity, a real chance, for them to be successful beyond high school. The upperclassmen are quick to remind the new students that maturity is not a number, it's an attitude and a choice. This is a school of fighters, looking to take advantage of any opportunity that might come their way.

My Project

Imagine a student can devise a way to program this pedal to automatically correct a singer's pitch, live and on the fly, while adding depth and warmth to the sound of the vocals in a live concert. Our objective here is to provide a real-life, professional experience. This class is similar to a working rock band with leadership and a venue upon which they can showcase their collective talents and express original ideas. Having access to this electronic device will add dimensions to the way they can express themselves and take ownership of their creative product. It will provide numerous project ideas for all level learners, in that the tool itself is programmable and ideal for live, practical applications, as well as studio applications.

The Fine Arts are integral to the total human experience , therefore essential to the core curriculum.

By contributing to this project, you are helping Fine Arts to provide a safe environment for self-expression and innovation, exceeding the norm where dreams and ideas are the norm. There are undoubtedly those students who are on the fringe of stepping up to the microphone but stop because of inhibitions. I've seen what they do when they can remove those trepidations with a little help from you.

Mr. Dimas Thomas Jefferson High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Dimas

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TC Helicon 996356011 VoiceLIve Play • Amazon $224.99 1 $224.99

Materials cost

$224.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.59

Total project goal

$303.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $303.95

6 Donors

-$192.19

Donations toward project cost

-$164.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.33

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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