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Ms. Wilhoit from Salt Lake City, UT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Mariachi Music Magic!

Help me give my students mariachi musical instruments. Empower our students with the gift of guitars and vihuelas to foster cultural pride and build musical skills.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

Imagine the children of our school immersed in the rich tradition of mariachi music – learning not just an art form, but a cultural experience that builds teamwork, confidence, and a love of music. Providing authentic musical instruments, such as guitars and vihuelas, will expose these young learners to this vibrant, traditional music style, helping them connect with their own and their classmates' heritage. 66% of the students at our school are Hispanic. By starting a mariachi program here, we will provide these children with the opportunity to develop musical skills, celebrate our community, and connect with a centuries-old tradition that spans generations.

The student musicians come from 88% economically disadvantaged situations, with 85% minority student enrollment.

With your generosity, these musicians will give back to their communities, whether performing at school events or local gatherings. Your gift will help them experience the joy and confidence that comes with sharing their cultural heritage.

Let's give these musicians the gift of mariachi music, building on a vibrant school spirit while creating lifelong memories and skills.

Ms. Wilhoit Rose Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Wilhoit

Salt Lake City, UT 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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar Natural • Music & Arts $169.99 10 $1,699.90
H. Jimenez LV2 Quetzal Vihuela (Beautiful Songbird) Acoustic Guitar Natural • Music & Arts $435.00 1 $435.00

Materials cost

$2,134.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$32.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,196.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$387.69

Total project goal

$2,584.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,584.61

5 Donors

-$913.84

Donations toward project cost

-$776.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$137.08

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $1,620.78

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