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Dr. Alice Tsui from Brooklyn, NY is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Hit the Low Notes with Violas and Cellos

My students need 8 violas, 8 viola shoulder rests, 8 cellos, 8 cello endpins and 2 cello racks to store the cellos.

  • $6,009 goal

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My Students

My students started their journey this past school year as strings ensemble musicians. Now, we would love to take the next step and expand our ensemble to include violas and cellos!

In music class, my students explore singing, playing instruments, and all kinds of music in the world around them.

Many of my students come from struggling backgrounds and music allows them to express themselves creatively as individuals and as a team. My students have started learning how to play on instruments this past year and showed determination in doing so. I would like my students to have the opportunity to expand their own ensemble work through working with other instruments in the same musical setting! An orchestra, after all, needs its viola and cello players!

My Project

Our strings ensemble will become an orchestra with the addition of violas and cellos. Shoulder rests and endpins are essential tools for these instruments, and the cello racks will ensure that the cellos are stored properly and ready for students to play each day!

Playing an instrument with the proper learning materials and being part of an ensemble are unique opportunities that I want my students to have as they continue to grow as musicians.

Your support is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance!

Dr. Alice Tsui PS 532 New Bridges Grades 3-5

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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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

16 students impacted 106donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cecilio CVA-400 14-Inch Solid Wood Flamed Viola • Amazon $167.34 8 $1,338.72
Cecilio CCO-100 Student Cello with Hard & Soft Case, Stand, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Extra Set of Strings, Size 3/4 • Amazon $309.96 4 $1,239.84
Cecilio CCO-100 Student Cello with Hard & Soft Case, Stand, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Extra Set of Strings, Size 1/2 • Amazon $283.62 4 $1,134.48
Cello Storage Rack • Woodwind and Brasswind $539.00 2 $1,078.00
D'Luca VV200-14 Viola Shoulder Rest 14-Inch • Amazon $13.76 8 $110.08
Xeros Endpin Anchor: Cello • Amazon $12.66 8 $101.28

Materials cost

$5,002.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$75.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,107.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$901.31

Total project goal

$6,008.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $6,008.75

98 Donors

-$3,937.75

Donations toward project cost

-$3,517.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$420.66

match offer

-$2,071.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,760.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$310.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$75.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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