Teacher: Thomas Neil
School: Delta High School
District: Delta County
District Website: https://dhs.deltaschools.com/en-US
School Address: 1400 Pioneer Rd Delta CO 81416
Grade Level: 6-12 choir and guitar
Region: Southwest
Project Title: Get some Guitars!
Category: Music, Journalism and the Arts
Amount Requested: $1,200

Project Description:
I teach in Delta, Colorado, and I am requesting funds to get some guitars for our high school guitar class. We just started a guitar class to reach a group of students who tend to float under the radar of traditional music classes, and as an experienced guitarist, I really enjoy getting to work with these students. We need a few more guitars to make sure every student has access to a quality instrument, and with these guitars, we plan on playing in the community and giving back to Delta County.

Proposal:
Guitar class is designed for students who love music but may not be interested in signing up for choir or band classes. While choir and band are both great, guitar offers something different, and the idea is to provide students a reason to come to school besides just slipping in unnoticed. I currently have about twenty students involved, and this is in a school undergoing major construction. With so much happening outside of school, keeping students engaged can be challenging. However, these kids show up every day to 1st hour ready to learn. Some of them have their own guitars, but many of them are in rough condition and not really playable. That's why we need to assemble a decent class set of guitars for students to pick from.

Budget Breakdown:
Each new guitar costs $200, and $1,000 will be spent on purchasing 5 new guitars. The remaining $200 will be used to purchase extra sets of strings, stands, and soft cases to protect the guitars and ensure they are viable long term.

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