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Mr. Vergara from Los Angeles, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Drum Set for Future Rock Stars

Help me give my students an electronic drum set to rock out during performances!

  • $2,119 goal

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Mr. Vergara has another project! Donate to Musicians in Need of Bass Guitars to help his classroom.

$1,491 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Students

I teach in a low-income area where students have very limited access to musical instruments and music instruction. Nine years ago I started an after-school music program with ten of my students. Over the years this small class became very popular among students and has evolved into a school-wide​ music program. I constantly receive multiple requests from students of different grade levels wanting to be part of this special program.

Due to the limited amount of instruments, I am unable to provide more students with the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument and use their creative energy to write original songs.

My main objective for this program is to provide low income students with access to music education.

My Project

Every student that walks into the music room has shown interest in learning how to play the drums. Unfortunately, I can only have two drums set playing at the same time because of the noise level.

The electronic drums will provide the opportunity for the kids to play in the classroom comfortably, many at a time.

This helps them with the basic idea of steady beat in the songs and it also helps to build the self-esteem that they need. Headphones are great for the kids because they can practice on their own, get comfortable and then plug into the system to play with the other musicians. As they progress, they will be able to do team and independent work to build musicianship and to be able to practice socialization. We will be able to take these with us when we travel and plug them into the sound system to perform and record, controlling the levels completely. The drum sets will play many roles in the program for the students. First and foremost, it will give all students a chance to play drums in class without sensory overload. They can control the volume while they play, use headphones to block out other noises, and continue to practice without the other distractions. This will enhance the environment not only in the classroom, but on the concert stage as well.

Mr. Vergara Miramonte 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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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

400 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TD-17KV V-Drums Electronic Drum Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $1,599.99 1 $1,599.99

Materials cost

$1,599.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $146.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,800.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$317.72

Total project goal

$2,118.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,118.11

10 Donors

-$1,240.09

Donations toward project cost

-$1,145.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$770.06

Match offers toward project cost

-$654.55

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$107.96

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 $0.00

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