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Ms. Spitzer from Bronx, NY is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Music Program Hopes to Create a Boom!

My students need BoomWhackers to understand pitch/rhythm, perform creatively, and participate in a new music program that lacks instruments!!!

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My Students

Have you ever heard a child play the BoomWhacker or ever heard of a BoomWhacker at all? These color coded diatonic tubes mesmerize students and teachers alike, and surely contrast our school's collection of cracked maracas, ripped tambourine, drum heads, and tarnished cymbals.

550+ students (general and special education students) in grades K-5 have not had a music program in 3 years.

They come from very diverse backgrounds and countries - from Ghana to Bangladesh, Yemen to Dominican Republic - and speak various languages. Most students come from low-income homes and many live in an inner-city housing project that is adjacent to the school.

My Project

A modern, performance-based music program is being developed at our school, however, there are many challenges to overcome. Without a classroom or designated practice space, these instruments are versatile and essential - BoomWhackers can be used to teach rhythm, pitch, note naming/reading music, and so much more. They are also light-weight and easy to transport from one classroom to another. When played in order, they make the sounds "Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do" but can be mixed up to create various familiar/unfamiliar melodies. The requested kit includes four sets of BoomWhackers, which will be enough for an entire class to participate in performances/group activities. If purchased, this will be our school's only whole class set of instruments! We are currently sharing one set of BoomWhackers that I purchased on my own, which allows only 8 students to be involved at a time. Everyone needs a chance to shine, especially when it comes time to perform on the big stage!

Your donations will go toward a motivational, enriching, educational, and most importantly, FUN learning tool for student growth in the area of music.

I have seen, first hand, that every single student, regardless of academic strength/weakness, will excitedly participate in any lesson that involves the resources requested. Thank you for taking the time to read this proposal!!! Your thoughtfulness and consideration is appreciated.

Ms. Spitzer PS 106 Parkchester 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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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

550 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KIT BOOMWHACKERS 8 NOTE DIATONIC SET • School Specialty Inc. $111.14 1 $111.14
INSTRUMENT BOOK/CD PRIMARY BOOMWHACKERS BEAT BAG • School Specialty Inc. $18.04 1 $18.04
INSTRUMENT BOOMWHACKER STAND • School Specialty Inc. $8.54 1 $8.54

Materials cost

$137.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.77

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.39

Total project goal

$215.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $215.95

12 Donors

-$205.78

Donations toward project cost

-$175.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.72

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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