Club of Rock

Verified Non-Profit

Verified Non-Profit

The Description

The Club of Rock is a new club at Turner High School sponsored by veteran teacher and musician Mr. McGee. Students in this club will meet before school twice a week in order to learn how to play rock music in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. The club is open to any student who wants to learn a new skill, or develop existing skills with their friends. We encourage students to bring their own instruments, but many students in our community cannot afford instruments, lessons, or even basic equipment. Your donations to this cause will go to cover the costs of purchasing and maintaining basic club instruments: guitars, drums, amplifiers, microphones, etc:

Pearl Roadshow 5-Piece Fusion Drum Set Jet Black ($449)

Fender RUMBLE 25 1x8 25W Bass Combo Amp | Guitar Center ($99)

 Ibanez TMB100 4 String Bass ($199)

 Squier Bullet HSS Stratocaster Electric Guitar ($129-$149)

 Fender Mustang I V.2 20W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp Black ($119)

Back Up Plan

If we do not meet our goal, I will use the funds to purchase basic supplies like guitar strings, string winders, basic percussion instruments: i.e. tambourines, cowbells (because we need more of it!), and to cover the cost of repairing whatever equipment students might already own. 

Speaking from my own personal experience, learning how to play an instrument is a lifetime gift: it promotes general well-being, provides constructive and creative entertainment, and it induces contagious joy. As an educator, I know that any and all positive interactions that our students have with school reaps many positive benefits. Please help support our fledgling club! Your contribution is truly appreciated, and it will no doubt benefit generations of young Kansas City musicians.

Peace and best wishes,

Jason McGee 

Fundraiser Updates (1)

Thank you!

October 18, 2016

Update:

Club of Rock check received last week!

My co-worker, friend, and adviser Laura Gilchrist snapped this honest-to-goodness photo of me in the mail room when I opened the letter.

Thank you, all!

Now, let the work begin....

Today, I'm setting up an account with Guitar Center and making purchases.

Within the next week, I will begin constructing a rolling cabinet in order to store all of our gear.

Your generosity made this possible!

I will do my best to honor your investment in our collective future.

All my best,

Jason McGee 

 

Comments (7)

Dominique Aycock September 24, 2016

Jason, I am pleased to learn of your service and continued dedication to music. I am familiar with Turner School and can well understand the need and the benefit of what you are doing. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute and the pleasure it gives me to make the contribution that achieves your goal.
Regards, Mrs. Aycock

Jane September 22, 2016

Music is the universal language & love Is key

Jane September 22, 2016

Music is the universal language & love Is key

Jane September 22, 2016

Music is the universal language & love Is key

Misty September 22, 2016

Break a leg Mr. McGee ;)

Teresa Hudson September 21, 2016

This is such a cool idea Jason and I know the kids will love it!!!! Good luck! Love ya T

Katie September 21, 2016

You rock, Mr. McGee!

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I'm a Kansas teacher dedicated to teaching the whole child: heart, mind, and soul.

Investments (23)

$180

Dominique Aycock

10 years ago

$5

Ryan Hintz

10 years ago

$10

Angie Newkirk

10 years ago

$25

Lisa Pool

10 years ago

$10

Debbie Stober

10 years ago

$103

James & Marilyn Robb

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$206

Earl Adam

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$26

Nikolas Hodge

10 years ago

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Dominique Horvath

10 years ago

$150

Anonymous

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$150

Kate Gross

10 years ago

$5

Anonymous

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$100

Rebecca Cline

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$21

Jane Langdon

10 years ago

$50

Misty Bowman

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$103

Earl Adam

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$100

Jerry Langdon

10 years ago

$103

Steven Robb

10 years ago

$10

Anonymous

10 years ago

$50

Teresa Hudson

10 years ago

$41

Katie Langdon

10 years ago

$10

Michele Sediqzad

10 years ago

$25

Tami Jones

10 years ago