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Ms. Allocco from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Happiness Is Playing the Piano -Schroeder

My students need pianos to complete their rock band set up!

  • $991 goal

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My Students

"Studio 320" has become a second home for many of our students, providing a safe, fun, and welcoming space where students can express themselves in the arts.

Over 200 students come through my room each year, and for some, this will be the only opportunity they ever have to play an instrument other than their voice.

The ownership and pride students take in creating their own music is a feeling that many talk about for their remaining years here. I teach a Modern Rock Band class where students get to learn guitar, bass, piano, and drums early in the year, and then create their own 'Garage Bands' that perform both original works and covers. Students have opportunities to perform for their classmates, at open houses, and are able to submit songs and videos to music competitions.

My Project

I am requesting 3 digital pianos with keyboard covers. Every semester pianos are the most coveted of the instruments in our Modern Rock Band class. Currently, only 4 students from a class of 36 can play piano at a time. There are many groups each year that only get one practice session a week on the piano for their performances. Because pianos require less coordination then guitars, they are a popular choice for IEP and struggling kids.

Your donation will allow more students to have their first choice at an instrument.

The ability to be successful and perform with confidence provides kids with more than a just a fun elective, it develops skills they use for a lifetime!

Ms. Allocco Urban Assembly New York Harbor School Grades 9-12

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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Legato 88-Key Digital Piano Packages • Woodwind and Brasswind $249.99 3 $749.97
88 Key Stretchy Keyboard Cover • Woodwind and Brasswind $16.59 3 $49.77

Materials cost

$799.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.54

Total project goal

$990.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $990.28

1 Donor

-$990.28

Donations toward project cost

-$841.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.54

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