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Dr. Royce Lopez from Glendale, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Melody is the Essence of Music!

Help me give my students pitched musical instruments that they can be make music with.

  • $355 goal

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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 Students

My school is located in an area in Queens which is notable for its' incredible diversity of cultures. More than half of the residents are foreign-born, representing every one of the world's continents. Despite this, many of my students' families do not have the resources and opportunities to explore the area's rich cultural, musical, and creative resources.

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, music class will be in their own classrooms and they are in need of many pitched musical instruments that are easily transportable from classroom to classroom and can also be sanitized quickly and easily.

I am working on diverse music repertoire with my students, which spans all genres and decades. When I am able to integrate music learning with other subjects, in an interdisciplinary manner, my students tap into a learning environment where all subjects are connected through a pragmatic approach.

My Project

The materials that I am requesting for my students (Boom Whackers and Glockenspiels) would help them learn to create pitch and melody in a creative and unique learning environment in which all students will get a chance to share and develop their creativity by discovering melody on these instruments.

By donating to this project, you will help me to attain pitched instruments in which students can learn about the highs and lows of musical pitch, note reading, and ultimately, perform songs on these instruments.

As my students love to sing and perform, it will also help to improve student attention and engagement and ultimately, increase their love and passion for music. They will nurture their talents and provide them with an outlet for creativity, one in which they can always look back upon fondly.

The Boom Whackers and Glockenspiels will allow my students to perform on pitched music instruments effectively in their classroom, while still being able to enjoy music, learn, and have fun.

Dr. Royce Lopez PS 91 Richard Arkwright 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 Dr. Royce Lopez

Glendale, NY View local requests

More than half 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
8-Note Glockenspiel • Woodwind and Brasswind $17.99 10 $179.90
C Major Diatonic Scale Set (Upper Octave) Boomwhackers Tuned Percussion Tubes • Woodwind and Brasswind $21.95 4 $87.80

Materials cost

$267.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.24

Total project goal

$354.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $354.96

2 Donors

-$354.96

Donations toward project cost

-$301.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.24

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 $0.00

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