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Chamber Music... Let's Play Together!

Help me give my students access to wind instruments, so they can get the real ensemble playing experience.

  • $996 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

I am an elementary music teacher from Miami, FL. Between all my classes, I have 372 kids that I teach. Within this large group, I have standard curriculum, ELL, ESE, and gifted students. How would I describe them?

Imagine an incredibly diverse group of kids, from all over the world, who are entering the world of music for the very first time.

Most of them are only familiar with a few styles of music, and barely any instruments.

But what they do have is an immense curiosity and passion for the arts. They can barely contain their excitement when they discover anything new. Bassoons, baroque music, Brahms, basset horns; they're all new for my kids. I have the great fortune of being in a position to introduce them.

My Project

As an elementary music teacher, I have to be very flexible. There are classrooms with access to keyboards and percussion instruments, but I also find myself in many situations where I only have a smart or whiteboard. Good teachers can always find ways to be creative, but students want hands-on experiences.

When kids have the opportunity to actually hold or see a real instrument, they are quickly infused with excitement and curiosity.

This is why I want a set of recorders I can take with me to any classroom. Soprano recorders are a great resource for teachers because they are so inexpensive. You can always find a way to get an entire set for a classroom. I want to share alto, tenor, and bass recorders with them for a full ensemble playing experience. Typically, these larger versions of the instrument are more expensive and difficult to attain. Having a full set would allow me to explore more diverse and serious repertoire. Students would have the opportunity to be a part of real Renaissance and Baroque recorder consorts. We would be able to practice ensemble playing, teamwork, and strengthen musical skills. Funding this project would assist me in sharing all types of wind instruments with underprivileged students who would deeply benefit from more exposure to the arts. Please help me bring authentic chamber music to my classrooms.

Mr. Martin Kensington Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha Alto Horn, Black (YRB302B) • Amazon Business $243.58 1 $243.58
Clarineo 2.0 • Woodwind and Brasswind $129.99 1 $129.99
jHorn • Woodwind and Brasswind $129.99 1 $129.99
jFlute 2.0 • Woodwind and Brasswind $129.99 1 $129.99
Yamaha YRT304BII 3 Piece Tenor Recorder • Amazon Business $69.75 1 $69.75
Essential Elements for Recorder Classroom Kit: Includes 1 Student Book with Play-Along CD, 9 Student Books, and 10 Recorders • Amazon Business $58.54 1 $58.54
Yamaha YRA-314B Alto 3 Piece Recorder - Simulated Ebony • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99

Materials cost

$803.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.27

Total project goal

$995.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.16

1 Donor

-$995.16

Donations toward project cost

-$845.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.27

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