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Mr. Vergara from Los Angeles, CA is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Rockers In Need Of A Drum Set

My students need 1 drum set, a drum throne, and 6 pairs of drumsticks to complete a Little Kids Rock Band.

  • $1,064 goal

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Mr. Vergara has another project! Donate to Musicians in Need of Bass Guitars to help his classroom.

$1,491 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I want to inspire and share my passion of music with my students. As a fifth grade teacher I have always envisioned a music program where students learn instruments and explore their creativity while inspiring them and building their self-esteem.

I teach in a very low-income area where students have a very limited access to musical instruments and music instruction.

Two years ago I started a guitar class with ten of my students as part of the Little Kids Rock Program. This class has become very popular among students and I have received many requests from students of different grade levels wanting to be part of this special class. Due to the limited amount of instruments I am unable to provide more students with the opportunity to learn how to play the guitar and use their creative energy to create songs. My main objectives for this program are to provide students with musical skills that are transferable to any musical instrument, and to expose students to different genres of music.

My Project

In order to improve and provide music lessons to more students in my school I need additional instruments. Specifically, a drum set. A drum kit will provide access to more students who have shown interest in learning how to play an instrument. Furthermore, participating students will be introduced to music fundamentals, basic chords, strumming techniques, rhythm patterns, and singing. Students in this project will not only learn musical skills, but they will also be learning about cooperation, group work, and appreciation of a cultural tradition through music and songs. Students will be performing at special events such as: assemblies, holiday programs, and talent show. Performances will not only build self-esteem and confidence, but it will also inspire other students and the rest of the community to explore their culture through music.

You will make it possible for my students to learn how to play the drums and use their creativity to create their own beats and songs.

It will also provide them with the opportunity to grow together and collaborate as one Little Kids Rock Band. Your donation will make a huge difference in the lives of many of my students. I am confident that the skills that they gain from playing an instrument will help them throughout their lives.

Mr. Vergara Miramonte Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 57donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
A400 Acoustic Drum Set with B8 Sabian Cymbals • Woodwind & Brasswind $699.99 1 $699.99
6600 Series Motorcycle-Style Drum Throne • Woodwind & Brasswind $64.99 1 $64.99
Drumsticks 6 Pair Pack • Woodwind & Brasswind $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$784.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $71.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$903.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.45

Total project goal

$1,063.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,063.01

45 Donors

-$992.42

Donations toward project cost

-$903.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.59

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