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

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It's Only Music Class, but We Like It!

My students need theory books and accessories to help them progress in their performance skills!

  • $966 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

In our class, we strive to be well-rounded individuals who can produce collaborative work. The students are hard-working, often times taking their lunch time and after-school time to come into the class and continue to drill on their works-in-progress.

What amazes me about these students is how they can jump into their work on their own.

They find ways to communicate with each other in respectful ways, to provide constructive feedback, and diligently work together.

Despite the many obstacles my students face, they look forward to coming in and getting their work done.

My Project

Theory music books such as the "Excellence in Theory" books are not usually included in our catalog of book orders when our school makes their annual book purchases.

Since our department has to wade through some murky funding waters, I try my best to provide theory worksheets that I feel are adequate and helpful.

This year, I felt that I needed a little more guidance in helping students with these concepts. By getting these materials, my students would have a variety of ways to learn theory and how to read music.

The accessories will help my students with concert performances and daily upkeep. For example, learning how to transition from bowing to plucking (bass quiver) or with strumming guitars during mariachi sectionals (guitar straps).

Mrs. Austin El Sereno Middle School Grades 6-8

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

220 students impacted 20donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Artino Select Series Carbon Graphite Viola Bow • Woodwind and Brasswind $49.00 4 $196.00
D'Andrea 1200 - Classical Guitar Strap with Leather Neck Guard • Amazon Business $7.33 15 $109.95
GUI Guitarron Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $27.32 4 $109.28
Bass Bow Quiver • Woodwind and Brasswind $26.99 4 $107.96
427 Pacesetter Elite Classical Guitar Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.49 10 $64.90
100pcs Acoustic Electric Guitar Picks Plectrum Various Colors 6 thickness 0.58/0.71/0.81/0.96/1.20/1.50 mm + Pick Box • Amazon Business $10.79 5 $53.95
Excellence In Theory Answer Ky • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.95 1 $19.95
Theory & Harmony for Everyone • Woodwind and Brasswind $17.99 1 $17.99
Elementary Music Theory Wall Chart • Woodwind and Brasswind $9.99 1 $9.99
Excellence In Theory Book 1 • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 1 $6.95
Excellence In Theory Book 3 • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 1 $6.95
Excellence In Theory Book 2 • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 1 $6.95
My Music Journal Student Assignment Book HLSPL • Woodwind and Brasswind $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$714.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $65.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.87

Total project goal

$965.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $965.81

18 Donors

-$884.20

Donations toward project cost

-$763.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.63

match offer

-$67.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$57.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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 $0.00

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