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Mr. Tarantola from Elmhurst, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Album Art for Music Room: Boosting Inspiration and Mental Health

Help me give my students album covers for our music room so they can display their favorite artists, fostering a sense of personal connection and promoting positive mental health through self-expression and musical appreciation.

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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 Project

Help students create a personalized and inspiring music room by providing album covers of their favorite artists. This initiative aims to enhance their environment and promote positive mental health through personal expression and a deeper connection to music.

**Description:**

Our music room is a crucial space where students explore their creativity and passion for music. By decorating it with album covers featuring their favorite artists, we aim to craft a vibrant and personalized environment that resonates with each student. This visual representation of their musical interests will foster a sense of belonging and pride, making the room more inviting and stimulating.

**Impact**

Personalizing the music room with album art will enable students to express their identities and connect with their musical passions. Research shows a personalized environment can reduce stress and anxiety, enhancing well-being. Surrounding themselves with images of artists they admire will provide motivation and comfort, contributing to a positive and supportive atmosphere.

**Request:**

We seek funds to purchase a diverse selection of album covers and display materials. This will help us create an engaging space where students can showcase their favorite artists and deepen their connection to music. Additionally, we need mouthpiece cleaners and clarinet reeds to ensure hygiene for students who share instruments. Proper maintenance is essential for a safe and enjoyable musical experience.

Playing music boosts mental health by reducing stress, improving focus, and offering a creative outlet for self-expression. Your support in providing these essentials will help us build a healthier, more inspiring environment for our student musicians.

Conclusion:

Your support will transform our music room into a hub of inspiration and self-expression, allowing students to thrive both emotionally and creatively. Thank you for considering our project and supporting our students' mental well-being and artistic growth.

Mr. Tarantola Maspeth High School Grades 9-12

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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Elmhurst, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Antilope Acrylic Album Frame for Vinyl Record, No Drilling Self Adhesive Music Album Cover Display Holder Wall Mount for Single LP- 3Pack • Amazon Business $69.99 5 $349.95
D’Addario Woodwinds - Royal Bb Clarinet Reeds - B Flat Clarinet Reeds - Reeds for Clarinet - Clarinet Bb Reeds - Strong Spine - Filed Cut - Strength 2.5, 10-Pack • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Roche Thomas Mi-T-Mist Mouthpiece Cleaner Economy Size • Music & Arts $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$381.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.70

Total project goal

$491.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $491.36

1 Donor

-$491.36

Donations toward project cost

-$417.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.70

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 $0.00

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