SciTech Band: Pride of Springfield
A project in Springfield, MA by Lawrence Hott000days
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SciTech High School’s spirited band and its charismatic leader are a ray of hope and a source of pride for a struggling school.
Backers: 280
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136
Funded: $38,214 of $35,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Dec 9th (61 days)
Project By: Lawrence Hott
Backers: 280
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136
Funded: $38,214 of $35,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Dec 9th (61 days)
Project By: Lawrence Hott
$38,214
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 9 @ 16:01 -0500 GMT
109%
of goal
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Latest News
Thank You! 
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The cheers you hear emanating from Western Massachusetts originate with us at the SCITECH BAND: PRIDE OF SPRINGFIELD film project. As many folks know, our Kickstarter ends officially tomorrow and we’ve made our goal. We can now finish the film and... (Read More)
24 Hours Left to Support Sci Tech
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Kickstarter campaign closes in just 24 hours. We can still take pledges until 3:50PM ET tomorrow, and please remember that every penny counts! Thanks to you we reached our initial goal, and every dollar beyond that will help us pay additional... (Read More)
Three Days Left - How Far We've Come
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoopee!!!! We made our initial goal, and with several days to go. It is hard to believe how quickly this campaign has gone, and we are humbled by the support you have shown for Gary Bernice, the students of SciTech, and this important film. We... (Read More)
One Week Left to Support Sci Tech
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Believe it or not, we have only until one week from today before our Kickstarter campaign ends. This means we have one week left to raise the final $7,500, or we don't receive a penny of what you have already pledged. These funds will allow us to... (Read More)
Happy Thanksgiving from the Sci Tech Team
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This Thanksgiving week is a fitting time for us to express our gratitude for your support of “SciTech Band: Pride of Springfield.” With your help we will be able to tell the story of this phenomenal music program and how it can change the lives... (Read More)
SciTech Band Kickstarter Campaign in the News and on TV
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have three weeks to go on our Kickstarter campaign and it’s crunch time. We’ve been getting some wonderful help lately from CBS3, the CBS television affiliate in Springfield. They’ve produced a great PSA about the film and Kickstarter... (Read More)
Growing Students Into Leaders
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Gary Bernice, the SciTech Band director, means it literally when he says the students become the band leaders. He teaches the kids how to conduct the band and they, in turn, teach their fellow students how to do it. Incredibly, the kids can conduct... (Read More)
Changing "Cant" to "Can"
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Gary Bernice, the SciTech Band director, sets high expectations for the students, and together, they consistently achieve them. It is truly humbling to see the power of these kids working together and this is why it is so important we make this film.... (Read More)
The Power of Mentoring at SciTech
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I have a problem. When I try talk to people about the SciTech Band project I start to choke up and get teary-eyed. What gets to me is not the statistics about the graduation rates or the lack of musical training of the younger band members or even... (Read More)
Meet The Talented SciTech Team
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has given to our Kickstarter campaign for SciTech Band: Pride of Springfield. Our project was a "Staff Pick" on Kickstarter last week, and we’ve had other good news as well. CBS3, the CBS affiliate in Springfield, MA, will be... (Read More)
Meet The Students of SciTech
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has given to our Kickstarter campaign for SciTech Band: Pride of Springfield. We're proud to announce that the excitement around this project led Kickstarter to feature us as a Staff Pick on the website! But we still have a... (Read More)
The Children of Sci Tech Need Your Help
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been a week since we launched our Kickstarter campaign for Sci Tech Band: Pride of Springfield, and the response has been gratifying indeed. Thanks to everyone who has pledged. If you haven't already given, I hope you will do so now -- THANK... (Read More)
Our Kickstarter Campaign Is Live!
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I am very pleased to let you know that our next project, "SciTech Band: Pride of Springfield," is now live on Kickstarter. I hope you will contribute and help make this dynamic and important film a reality. This short documentary tells the story... (Read More)
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