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Ms. Murphy from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keys to Success

My students need electric pianos and rhythm sticks to actively learn literacy and performance skills.

  • $640 goal

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My Students

My students have talent, motivation and passion, but no resources! This year, I have started working in a fantastic school that embraces and encourages the talents of our students, but we are a Title I institution located in a low-income, predominantly Caribbean community. Students come from all walks of life, and those in the self-contained special education classes attend General Music in an empty classroom.

I am trying to rebuild the choral and general music program in a way that will support all interests, abilities and learning styles.

All that's needed are some materials to help the students thrive!

My Project

My self-contained classes have shown awe and wonder at being able to play on the piano with me. The majority of the students have expressed interest in learning to play and having an instrument of their own. Learning how to play piano independently, and mastering rhythmic concepts using the rhythm sticks, will enable the students to have a sense of ownership and motivation in school.

In my last school, I organized a piano recital for the special education classes at the end of the year.

Students learned performance etiquette, and had the amazing experience of presenting their work onstage in front of family, friends and other teachers. Seeing the looks of accomplishment on their faces as they received their flowers and took their bows was proof that music makes a huge difference in self-esteem.

Ms. Murphy Intermediate School 285 Meyer Levin Grades 6-8

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

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SA-76 Keyboard with Stand and Bench • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.99 6 $479.94
Lummi Sticks • Woodwind and Brasswind $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$505.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.92

Total project goal

$639.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $639.44

8 Donors

-$460.61

Donations toward project cost

-$399.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.59

match offer

-$170.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$144.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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