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Mr. Phillips from Coeur D Alene, ID is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Jazz With The Masters

Help me give my students a Jazz DVD library so they will be able to learn directly from the masters.

  • $483 goal

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Studying jazz enhances a student’s understanding of music theory, harmony, rhythm, and improvisation. It encourages listening skills, creativity, and the ability to adapt and innovate within a musical context. Jazz emphasizes improvisation, which helps students develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. It teaches them to think on their feet and to express themselves spontaneously through music.

Jazz education exposes students to the rich cultural history and social context from which jazz emerged.

This fosters a deeper appreciation for diversity and the role of music in cultural and social movements.

Playing jazz often involves group performances, which require strong communication and collaboration skills. Students learn to listen to each other, respond, and work together to create cohesive musical expressions.

Jazz encourages exploration of various musical styles and genres. This broadened perspective helps students become more versatile musicians and more appreciative of different musical traditions. The expressive nature of jazz allows students to convey emotions and tell stories through their music. This can be a powerful outlet for personal expression and emotional development.

Mastering jazz requires dedication, practice, and a willingness to take risks and make mistakes. This process builds discipline and resilience, which are valuable life skills beyond music. By studying jazz, students not only gain a deeper appreciation for one of America's most significant cultural contributions but also develop a wide array of skills that are beneficial in many areas of life.

Mr. Phillips Coeur D'Alene High School Grades 9-12

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More than a third 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

60 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jazz: A Film By Ken Burns • Amazon Business $61.56 1 $61.56
Jazz Icons: Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Live in '58 • Amazon Business $25.23 1 $25.23
Quincy Jones - Live in '60 (Jazz Icons) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Live In Tokyo '63 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Return to Forever: Returns - Live at Montreux 2008 • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Jazz Icons: John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65 • Amazon Business $23.22 1 $23.22
Jazz Icons: Woody Herman Live in '64 • Amazon Business $21.03 1 $21.03
Jazz Icons: Sarah Vaughan Live in '58 & '64 • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Jazz Icons: Cannonball Adderley - Live in '63 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Artists House Benny Golson - The Jazz Master Class Series from NYU DVD Series DV • Music & Arts $19.95 1 $19.95
Jazz: Anyone Can Improvise! - DVD • Jamey Aebersold Jazz $19.95 1 $19.95
Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
TRIBUTE TO MILES DAVIS - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER • Jamey Aebersold Jazz $17.95 1 $17.95
Count Basie At Carnegie Hall - DVD • Jamey Aebersold Jazz $15.96 1 $15.96
Diana Krall - Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$353.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.43

Total project goal

$482.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $482.87

6 Donors

-$374.76

Donations toward project cost

-$325.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.21

match offer

-$99.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.24

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