Unlocking the Beat: Inspiring Young Musicians With Instruments!
Help me give my students the joy of music! Your donation will provide a piano keyboard, steel tongue drum, xylophone, and more, allowing every student to explore rhythm, creativity, and teamwork through hands-on music experiences. Thank you!
I absolutely love how curious and eager my fourth graders are to explore new ways of learning. They come to school each day with excitement, ready to tackle new challenges. Many of my students thrive when they have the opportunity to be creative and work with hands-on tools, but our classroom lacks the resources to explore music fully. This is why I’m asking for musical instruments like a piano keyboard, steel tongue drum, and xylophone.
These instruments will give my students a chance to explore rhythm, sound, and melody in a tactile way, which is especially helpful for those who learn best through movement and active participation.
The piano keyboard will introduce them to melody and harmony, while the drums and xylophones will help them experience rhythm and teamwork.
My goal is to inspire confidence, encourage self-expression, and foster teamwork through the shared joy of music. Every student has unique talents, and these resources will provide an inclusive way for them to shine. Many of my students don’t have access to musical instruments at home, so this project will allow them to experience the joy of creating music together—something I believe will have a lasting impact on their learning and self-esteem.
My students are special because they bring enthusiasm and creativity to everything they do, and with your support, we can help them discover the magic of music!
MUSTAR Piano Keyboard with Lighted Up Keys, Learning Keyboard Piano 61 Keys for Beginners, MEKS-700 Electric Piano Keyboard with Bench, Stand, Headphones, Microphone, Note Stickers, Built-in Speakers
• Amazon Business
$129.99
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$129.99
HOPWELL Steel Tongue Drum - 13 Inches 15 Notes Tongue Drum - Hand Pan Drum with Music Book, Handpan Drum Mallets and Carry Bag, D Major (Malachite Green)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
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$59.99
MINIARTIS Glockenspiel Xylophone | 25 Note Colorful Metal Keys Xylophone for Kids | Percussion Musical Instrument | Includes Music Songbook with 20 Songs, Yellow Carry Case
• Amazon Business
$39.57
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$39.57
Orora Kalimba 17 Keys Thumb Piano - Songbook included with 25 Songs - Varnished Wood Musical Instrument for Kids and Adults - Finger Piano with Protection Case, Stand, Accessories - Unique Gift
• Amazon Business
$34.99
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$34.99
60 Pcs Shaker Musical Instruments Kids Music Party Favor Baby Learning Percussion Toy, Including 20 Pcs Wrist Hand Band Jingle Bells, 20 Pcs Egg Shakers and 20 Pcs Maracas Rattle Shaker Sand Hammers
• Amazon Business
$33.79
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$33.79
Mini Karaoke Machine for Kids with 2 Wireless Mircophones, Portable Bluetooth 5.3 Karaoke Speaker with Colorful LED Lights, Ideal Gifts for Girls Boys (Beige-2MIC)
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
P-PIE Rain Stick Instrument Toy for Babies - Toddler -Kids Adult Meditation - Sensory Development and Play -. Autistic Kids Therapy -Rainmaker - Rain Sticks -Rainstick - Toddler Musical Instruments
• Amazon Business
$24.99
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$24.99
Materials cost
$356.31
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$32.60
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.34
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$424.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.87
Total project goal
$499.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$499.12
1 Donor
-$332.75
Donations toward project cost
-$282.84
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$49.91
match offer
-$166.36
Match offer toward project cost
-$141.41
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Goldsworthy and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.