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Mr. Vergara from Los Angeles, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Musicians in Need of Bass Guitars

Help me give my students new bass guitars to make great music in our modern band classroom.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,491 still needed

expires Jul 12

  • 3 donors
  • $1,491 still needed
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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

I teach in a low-income area where students have limited access to musical instruments and music instruction. Twelve years ago I started an after school music program with ten of my students. Over the years this small class became very popular among students, and has evolved into a wide school music program. I constantly receive multiple requests from students of different grade levels wanting to be part of this special program.

Due to the limited amount of instruments, I am unable to provide more students with the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument.

My goal is to provide students with not only access to music lessons and instruments, but also use a curriculum that reflects their culture.

In order to provide music lessons to more students in my school I need additional instruments. Four new bass guitars will give access to more students who have shown interest in learning how to play an instrument. Students in the music program will not only learn musical skills, but they will also be learning about cooperation, group work, and appreciation of a cultural tradition through music and songs. Students will be performing at special events such as: assemblies, holiday programs, and talent show. Performances will not only build self-esteem and confidence, but it will also inspire other students and the rest of the community to explore their culture through music.

Mr. Vergara Miramonte 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.

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

500 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solid Body 4-String Candy Apple Red Fretted U-BASS • Amazon Business $349.00 1 $349.00
Solid Body 4-String Jet Black Fretted U-BASS • Amazon Business $345.51 1 $345.51
Solid Body 4-String Tobacco Burst Fretted U-BASS • Amazon Business $309.95 1 $309.95
Squier Mini Precision Bass Dakota Red • Music & Arts $199.99 1 $199.99

Materials cost

$1,204.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $110.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,362.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$240.48

Total project goal

$1,603.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,603.21

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

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 $1,490.72

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