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Mr. Gilman from Jacksonville FL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Mr. Gilman's Music Class

Help me give my students a robust music education! Maracas are a great instrument to get the students to keep the beat while practicing those motor skills!

  • $451 goal

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My Project

The students at H.S.G. have the most potential for greatness, and having an outlet for that in music is one of the best ways to enhance and nurture their education. My first goal for this program would be to fit the classroom with enough instruments for a full class and to eventually get a group together to play for events and fundraising purposes for the school. To do this, our music classroom needs many things that are lacking, which are in most music classrooms. One thing in particular, is having enough Orff instruments for a whole class of 3rd, 4th or 5th graders. Currently, we only have a total of 8 for a whole class. I would also like to remedy the seating situation in the class for the younger students. They have a carpet, but for the bigger classes, there is not enough room to sit on the edge to implement the kinds of activities effective for music instruction. My goal is to fill in missing instruments, repair old ones and to get students playing music!

Mr. Gilman
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Percussion Maracas Pair of Shakers Rattles Sand Hammer Percussion Instrument with ABS Plastic Shells and Wooden Handles for Live Performances and Recording Sessions • Amazon Business $17.44 10 $174.40
[ 8 Pack ] Plastic Storage Baskets - Small Pantry Organization and Storage Bins - Household Organizers for Laundry Room, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens, Cabinets, Countertop, Under Sink or On Shelves • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Officemate Recycled Wood Clipboards, 6 Inch Clip, 12 Pack Clipboards, Letter Size (9 x 12.5 Inches), Brown (83712) • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
VACHAN Stainless Steel Guiro Instruments 12" 5" Latin Percussion Instrument with Scraper for Band Accompaniment Metal Guiro Shaker Musical Training Tool • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Laojbaba Juggling Scarves for Kids,30PCS Square Dance Scarf Magic Tricks Performance Props Accessories Movement Scarves Rhythm Band Scarf 24 by 24 Inches 10 Colors • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Rhythm Rescue • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Family Dynamics: Embrace Your Sound • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Music Genre Posters Music Bulletin Board Set Music Posters for Classroom Musical Education Posters Decor for Primary School Middle School and High School Classroom Decorations or Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
14 Pieces Music Classroom Posters Music Elements Bulletin Board Set Music Posters for Classroom Musical Education Posters Decor for Primary School Middle School and High School Classroom Decorations or Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84

Materials cost

$334.55

Vendor shipping charges

$12.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$382.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.50

Total project goal

$450.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$450.02

3 Donors

-$224.13

Donations toward project cost

-$192.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.12

match offer

-$224.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$190.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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