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Mr. Amalfitano from Newark, NJ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Orff Orff! Help Our Students ‘Seal’ Their Musical Future!

Help me give my students Xylophones, Glockenspiels, and Metallophones— tools that will unlock their creativity and ignite their passion for Music. Orff Orff

  • $2,260 goal

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Mr. Amalfitano has another project! Donate to Folder Up! Help Our Students Organize Their Musical Journey! to help his classroom.

$714 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

At our school, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to explore music in a way that is engaging, creative, and fun. To support this vision, we are launching the "Orff Orff! Help Our Students ‘Seal’ Their Musical Future!" project. Our goal is to raise funds to purchase xylophones, glockenspiels, and metallophones—essential tools in the Orff Schulwerk approach to music education. These instruments will provide our students with a hands-on, immersive experience that will enhance their musical learning and foster a deep love for the arts.

Orff instruments are not just tools; they are gateways to creativity and collaboration.

In an Orff classroom, students learn music by actively participating—playing, singing, and improvising. This approach helps children develop a strong understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony. Beyond these technical skills, Orff nurtures confidence, self-expression, and teamwork. The benefits of this approach extend far beyond the music room, helping students build essential life skills that will serve them in every area of their lives.

Our students are truly special, with boundless energy and enthusiasm for learning. They are curious, creative, and always eager to embrace new challenges. They light up when given the opportunity to make music together, and we want to give them the best tools to shine. By providing our students with xylophones, glockenspiels, and metallophones, we will open up a world of musical possibilities. These instruments will allow them to explore different sounds, create their own compositions, and perform as an ensemble. With your help, we can equip our music classroom with the instruments needed to fully implement the Orff approach and give our students the opportunity to ‘seal’ their musical future with joy and creativity. Thank you for your support!

Mr. Amalfitano Roberto Clemente Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Newark, NJ 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

754 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lyons Xylophone Diatonic Alto • Music & Arts $289.99 2 $579.98
Lyons Xylophone Diatonic Bass • Music & Arts $569.99 1 $569.99
Lyons Metallophone Diatonic Alto • Music & Arts $289.99 1 $289.99
Lyons Metallophone Diatonic Soprano • Music & Arts $209.99 1 $209.99
Lyons Glockenspiel Wide Bar Diatonic Alto • Music & Arts $109.99 1 $109.99
Lyons Glockenspiel Wide Bar Diatonic Soprano • Music & Arts $99.99 1 $99.99
Hal Leonard The Seal Lullaby SSA composed by Eric Whitacre • Music & Arts $2.95 1 $2.95

Materials cost

$1,862.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,920.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$338.97

Total project goal

$2,259.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,259.79

2 Donors

-$2,259.79

Donations toward project cost

-$1,920.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$338.97

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