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Ms. Gibson from Brooklyn, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmony in the Classroom: Empowering Young Musicians with Essential Instruments

Help me give my students the resources they need to fully engage in their musical learning experience! As we continue to explore and develop our students’ musical skills, I have noticed a growing need for additional equipments.

  • 20 donors
  • $993 goal

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My Project

My students are passionate, eager, and full of potential. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom, making our learning environment vibrant and rich.

Currently, we do not have enough instruments and equipment for all students to fully participate in hands-on learning.

By adding an additional piano, extra xylophones, more headphones, and drum stools, students will have more opportunities to engage in collaborative music-making, build confidence in their skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for music. These resources will allow for:

• More students to practice simultaneously, leading to better skill development.

• Increased engagement and participation in music activities.

• A more inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child has access to quality instruments.

The instruments in our classroom are not only used by my students but by the entire school community. They play a vital role in community sing events, rehearsals for school plays, and the upcoming talent show. Additionally, students and staff use them for extra practice time during lunch periods and after school hours, making our music room a creative and collaborative space for all. Expanding our instrument collection will allow even more students and staff members to take advantage of these valuable resources.

I would be incredibly grateful for any support in making this vision a reality. Whether through donations, sponsorships, or sharing our project with others, your help will directly impact these young musicians and give them the opportunity to shine.

Thank you for your time and support!

Ms. Gibson Arts and Letters 305 United Grades PreK-2

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

400 students impacted 20donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alesis Recital Grand - Digital Piano 88 Weighted Keys with Hammer Action, Sustain Pedal, 16 Premium Voices, Speakers, Piano Lessons, Sheet Music Stand • Amazon Business $449.00 1 $449.00
TAMA 1st Chair Drum Throne Glide Rider With Cloth Top and HYDRAULIX Black • Music & Arts $219.99 1 $219.99
True Tone Xylophone • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 3 $74.97
Yunsailing Noise Reduction Headphones NRR 28dB Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Protection Headphones for Shooting Construction • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98

Materials cost

$797.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.88

Total project goal

$992.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $992.54

16 Donors

-$986.07

Donations toward project cost

-$843.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.47

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 $0.00

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