Followup: Got musical instruments to donate? 2 schools in need

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Earlier this week, we shared two requests on behalf of the Chief Sealth International High School Band: A couch for a band room, and instruments for at least four students in need of them. Marcus Pimpleton, who directs the Chief Sealth Band and the entire music program at nearby Denny International Middle School, added a comment to that item this weekend – saying Denny students need instruments too:

Actually both Denny and Sealth are in need of instruments. The high school band is in need of larger instruments – trombones, baritone saxes, sousaphones (like someone just has one of those in the garage). The middle school is in need of clarinets, alto saxes, french horns, oboes, and trombones.

The greatest need is at the middle school, but the high school will need more and more as more students continue to move up to the high school level. I can be reached at mjpimpleton@seattleschools.org with donations for either program and live in West Seattle so I can pick them up if that is more convenient.

Thanks,

Marcus Pimpleton
Music Department Head, Denny International Middle School
Band Director, Chief Sealth International High School

The acclaimed Denny and Sealth music programs both have their own websites – Denny here, Sealth here.

d September 13, 2010 (2:04 pm)

If the kids haven’t found a couch yet, I saw a pretty decent loveseat out on the curb late last night (Sunday night) on the 6400 block of 13 Ave SW. Don’t know if it is still there though.

Toni Reineke September 13, 2010 (2:38 pm)

I just swung by Denny Middle School today to visit the band and string groups and was blown away by how many kids are participating (well over 200 in four groups).

Having started many of these kids in elementary school, I can vouch for how much Denny and Sealth need these instruments.

And if you don’t have an instrument you can donate, consider a cash donation for supplies or music.