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Ms. Sonia M. Lopez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Arabian Nights in East Los Angeles

Help me give my students sound equipment that will enhance their great talent when they perform Disney's Aladdin Kids in April.

  • $887 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 Students

Most of the students we serve come from low-income homes and do not have exposure to the arts outside of school. Unfortunately, with few resources, even at school, experiences are few. So, when we got the opportunity to produce our first musical last year, we saw a great way to give our students and our school community an experience that they have never had before. This is our second year with Disney Musicals in Schools, thanks to the Center Theatre Group.

We want this year to be better than last year!

Disney Musicals in Schools has not only brought confidence to our students, it also enriches them culturally in the world of the arts, performing and visual. The students are getting a rich experience of how literature is introduced through songs, clever dialogue, and storytelling, taking reading to another level. Introducing theatrical literature stimulates and develops higher thinking, creativity, and the desire to explore more areas of literature. It builds a strong foundation to have students love to read, rather than have to read. The students are super excited to show everyone what they can do on April 12th!

My Project

Last year was our first production. What we did not anticipate was how poorly our sound system worked. We borrowed equipment from the local performing arts high school, but there were still issues with students being heard. We went to another school to see their production, and their state-of-the-art (at least as far as elementary schools go) sound system, along with headsets, made an extraordinary difference in terms of the performers’ ability to be heard well by the audience.

We need to be heard!

We would like to purchase new equipment, so that everyone can be heard better. As a school with a growing, sustainable musical theater program, we would like to invest in sound equipment that is commensurate with the hard work of our students and teacher team. We want a sound system for our kids to be heard well from the front to the very back of our auditorium.

Ms. Sonia M. Lopez Harrison Elementary School 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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Los Angeles, 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

60 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mackie PROFX12V2 12-Channel Compact Mixer with USB and Effects • Amazon Business $279.99 1 $279.99
BEHRINGER F1220D Bi-Amped 250-Watt Monitor Speaker System with 12" Woofer 1" Compression Driver and Feedback Filter Black • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
eneloop K-KJ75KHC4BA Panasonic Advanced Battery Charger with USB Charging Port and 4AA Pro High Capacity Rechargeable Batteries • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
XLR To XLR Mic Audio Cable Colors Balanced Microphone Snake Cable for Stage/Studio 6.5Feet/2Meters • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Panasonic BK-3HCCA8BA eneloop pro AA High Capacity Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $38.23 1 $38.23
Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Music Streaming Sound System, Esinkin Wireless Audio Adapter Works with Smart Phones and Tablets, Wireless Adapter for Speakers • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Whizzotech AA/AAA Cell Battery Storage Case/Holder with Charge Reminder Markings Clear Color Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$653.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$753.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.92

Total project goal

$886.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $886.15

10 Donors

-$444.00

Donations toward project cost

-$377.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.60

match offer

-$442.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$375.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.32

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