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Mrs. Traxler from New York, NY is requesting a class trip through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Practicing Our Way to Carnegie Hall

My students need a ticket to the concert, a soprano recorder, and music workbook/cd featuring the repertoire for the concert and beginning recorder methods.

  • $501 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

Even though my students live in New York City, many of them do not have the opportunity to attend events at concert halls or theaters. I teach music at a public elementary school. Due to the many socioeconomic barriers our families face, they are not afforded the opportunity to indulge in these inspiring and uplifting performances. My students come from over 20 different nations from all around the world. Many speak different languages and enjoy sharing their cultures with their fellow students and teachers. We celebrate our differences together and learn to be proud of our unique identities. My school prides itself in encouraging children to express themselves through music, dance, and visual art. Our students live for the arts. They walk in the door singing songs they've made up and eagerly share drawings they created at home. The performing arts have made a lasting impression on the hearts of our students. They deserve to be a part of the bigger picture.

My Project

Carnegie Hall- the place where dreams come true! What musician hasn't dreamed about playing Carnegie Hall in NYC? The magic of the stage, the grandeur of the red velvet seats, the crystal lights hanging from the ceiling- it is enough to make anyone woozy!

My third-grade students have been given the opportunity to participate in an interactive concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC.

They will have the exciting opportunity to learn several songs that they will perform along with the orchestra during the concert! Can you just imagine it? Being in third grade and getting to go to a concert at Carnegie Hall? So much history! So much beautiful music!

For most of our students, they have seen their older brothers and sisters play the recorder at our annual music concerts each year. By owning their very own soprano recorder, a child has a way to create beautiful music from their hearts for several years. Learning to play an instrument- even just a simple recorder- is a powerful way for students to come together as one and express their musical ideas in an ensemble. They will learn to read music, which will support their literacy strategies and skills deeply for years to come. They will practice self-monitoring skills while practicing at home and during class with partners. They will learn to improvise and compose. They will have opportunities to play duets and trios with their classmates. Not only will they use these recorders this school year, they will continue to play them and learn advanced music skills during 4th and 5th grade, too.

As a music teacher, it is my job to educate and inspire the next generation of music lovers. These students would remember this concert for the rest of their lives. Please consider donating to our dream!

Mrs. Traxler PS 51 Elias Howe 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 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

60 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Activity Weill Music Institute $390.00

Trip cost

$390.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.15

Total project goal

$501.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $501.00

10 Donors

-$501.00

Donations toward project cost

-$425.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.15

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 $0.00

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