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Ms. Lymas from Greensboro, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Musicians: Tools for a Thriving Music Classroom

Help me give my students the essential resources they need to develop their musical skills, and experience the joy of making music together.

  • 6 donors
  • $355 goal

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My Project

In a music classroom, the items that I am requesting are more than just supplies, they are the foundation for my students success and growth. Paper and pencils are vital for my students note taking. These basic tools give them the ability to stay organized, track their learning, and review material at their own pace, which strengthens their overall understanding of music. Cello straps and instrument tuners are equally important in ensuring that my students can perform their best. While cello straps provide the necessary support and comfort, allowing for my students to focus on playing with the correct posture and technique. Instrument tuners will allow my students to maintain the proper pitch and sound, allowing them to develop their ear for music and fine-tune their instruments with accuracy. Reeds, which are essential for producing sound on woodwind instruments, are required to ensure that students can practice without interruption. Good-quality reeds allow my to continue students to continue to focus on tone production and breath control, which are crucial for mastering these instruments. By providing students with the right materials, we can help them reach their full musical potential, fostering a love for music that will last a lifetime. My music students are incredibly passionate, dedicated, and eager to learn, with their hard work and enthusiasm, they show that music is not just an art form, but a way for them to connect, grow, and build confidence.

Your donation will provide my students with the essential tools they need to thrive in the music classroom and unlock their full potential.

Together, we can create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to grow, explore, and experience the joy of music.

Ms. Lymas Western Guilford Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Greensboro, NC 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

80 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snark SP-2 Plus Rechargeable All-Instrument Clip-on Tuner 4-Pack • Music & Arts $69.99 1 $69.99
Vandoren JUNO Alto Sax, Box of 25 Reeds 2.5 • Music & Arts $56.00 1 $56.00
Vandoren Juno Bb, Box of 25, Strength 2.5 Clarinet Reeds (JCR012525) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
2 Pack Cello Endpin Anchor Non Slip Stopper Cello Antiskid Device Adjustable Strap with 2 Pieces Rubber End Pin Protector Musical Instrument Accessories, Black (Rubber Stopper Included) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Notebook Paper, Loose Leaf Paper, Wide Ruled Notebook Paper, 10.5” x 8” Filler Paper, 56 gsm, 900 Sheets, 150 Per Pack (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$248.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.21

Total project goal

$354.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $354.76

5 Donors

-$225.18

Donations toward project cost

-$195.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.03

match offer

-$125.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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