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Mr. Boyle from Bakersfield, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Additional Trumpets in Music Class

Help me give my students additional trumpets in the music class to provide more accessibility to music.

  • $739 goal

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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 Project

The inclusion of extra trumpets in our music classroom is crucial for advancing our students' musical education. These specific instruments will significantly impact their learning experience in various ways:

Broadened Participation: The availability of additional trumpets ensures that financial constraints do not hinder students from participating in the brass section, promoting inclusivity and diversity within our ensemble.

Individual Skill Development: With more trumpets, students can engage in consistent practice, refining their techniques and enhancing their overall musical proficiency. This contributes to individual growth and fosters a more skilled and dynamic brass ensemble.

Enriched Ensemble Sound: The increased number of trumpets contributes to a fuller, more resonant sound within the ensemble, elevating the overall musical experience for both performers and audience members.

Our project goals encompass:

Equal Access: We aspire to eliminate financial barriers, providing every student with the opportunity to participate in the brass section and ensuring that access to instruments does not impede their musical journey.

Musical Excellence: By acquiring more trumpets, our goal is to elevate the standard of our brass ensemble, instilling a commitment to excellence in musical performance and ensemble dynamics.

Personal and Musical Growth: Beyond technical skills, the project aims to foster personal growth by instilling qualities such as discipline, teamwork, and resilience through consistent practice and collaborative musical endeavors.

Our students are exceptional due to their diverse backgrounds, eagerness to learn, and resilience in overcoming challenges. Each student contributes a unique talent, enriching our musical community. Their dedication to the joy of making music, combined with their determination to overcome obstacles, makes them truly extraordinary. Acquiring additional trumpets will not only provide essential resources but will also signify our commitment to nurturing the potential within each of these exceptional students.

Mr. Boyle Ramon Garza Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bakersfield, CA View local requests

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

2 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Etude ETR-100 Series Student Bb Trumpet Lacquer • Woodwind and Brasswind $269.99 2 $539.98

Materials cost

$539.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.73

Total project goal

$738.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $738.22

2 Donors

-$319.75

Donations toward project cost

-$313.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

match offer

-$369.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$313.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.37

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 $0.00

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