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Mr. Truitt from Las Vegas, NV is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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And the Band Plays On!

Help me give my students the tools to help them be successful. We are in dire need of bass amps, mixer, cables, tuners and strings.

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My Students

Lied STEM Academy is an urban middle school in Las Vegas, NV. The school is a STEM magnet school in the CCSD. During the past five years, the band has grown from 23 students to 340 students. As we transitioned to virtual learning during COVID it became apparent that we were not prepared to service the students with the best musical experience. More importantly, the students became disengaged in what would normally be the most engaging subject, band.

Now that we are back to In-Person learning, it is my goal to re-imagine the classroom experience.

I would like to improve the students social and emotional skills by providing students with more resources. We have a large number of electric bass students, but are limited by the number of amplifiers and cables for the students to use. The students in band are some of the highest achieving students on campus. I believe in the importance of providing opportunities for the students at Lied STEM Academy, and your generous support will change the lives of many kids. Please help to save the music and the Lied STEM Academy

My Project

I am requesting bass amps, mixer, cables, tuners and strings. I would like to improve the students' social and emotional skills by providing students with more resources and equipment.

As we have navigated COVID, many students picked up the electric bass guitar.

The problem is that we do not have enough equipment for all of the students and are in need of the following: electric bass guitars, tuners, amplifiers, mixer, strings and cables for the students to use. I would like to keep every student engaged, but they need the correct tools to make that happen.

If we can supply the students with the ability to create their music, then we will fulfill enhance the educational journey. The following music content standards are being addressed. MU:Pr4.7.6 Perform contrasting pieces of music demonstrating their interpretations of the elements. MU:Pr6.7.1 Perform the music with technical accuracy and stylistic expression to convey the creator’s intent. MU:Pr4.8.6 Perform contrasting pieces of music, demonstrating as well as explaining how the music's intent is conveyed by their interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation or style, and phrasing).

The students in band are some of the highest achieving students on campus. I believe in the importance of providing opportunities for the students at our school, and your generous support will change the lives of many kids. Please help to save the music at our school.

Thank you for your support!

Mr. Truitt Lied STEM Academy Grades 6-8

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

340 students impacted 34donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rocket Bass RB-112 1x12 100W Bass Combo Amp • Woodwind and Brasswind $399.99 7 $2,799.93
Prolink Monster Bass Pro Audio Instrument Cable, Right Angle to Straight • Woodwind and Brasswind $74.99 10 $749.90
Model 12 All-in-One Production Mixer • Woodwind and Brasswind $599.00 1 $599.00
TRBX174EW Mango Wood 4-String Electric Bass Guitar • Woodwind and Brasswind $259.99 2 $519.98
Super Snark 2 Clip-On Tuner • Woodwind and Brasswind $22.49 10 $224.90
Signature Guitar Cable Straight/Straight Blue and White • Woodwind and Brasswind $39.99 5 $199.95
2833 Hybrid Slinky Roundwound Bass Guitar Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.99 5 $99.95

Materials cost

$5,193.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $407.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$77.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,709.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,007.51

Total project goal

$6,716.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $6,716.72

32 Donors

-$6,698.42

Donations toward project cost

-$5,709.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$989.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.30

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