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Ms. Kent from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Solo Piano!

Help me give my students quality headphones to play independently and work towards performing their jazz solos in their Fall showcase!!

  • $735 goal

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My Project

Our middle school students at Exceed Upper need professional-grade headphones because they need:

- Sound Isolation: Professional headphones often offer better sound isolation compared to regular headphones.

This is crucial for practicing in shared spaces or noisy environments, as it allows the student to focus on their playing without distractions.

2. Accurate Monitoring: High-quality headphones can reproduce the nuances of piano sound more accurately, helping students hear their playing with greater clarity. This is important for detecting and addressing mistakes or refining their technique.

3. Dynamic Range: Pianos have a wide dynamic range, from soft pianissimo to thundering fortissimo. Professional headphones can handle this range better, allowing students to hear the full spectrum of dynamics in their playing.

4. Comfort and Fit: Many professional headphones are designed for long listening sessions and are comfortable to wear for extended periods. This is essential for piano students who may practice for hours at a time.

Please consider supporting the arts today, by providing headphones for EVERY scholar in our music program!

Ms. Kent Explore Exceed Charter School Upper Campus Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Brooklyn, 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony MDR-ZX110 Stereo Headphones, Black • Quill.com $13.79 35 $482.65
Pig Hog Solutions 3.5 mm (F) to 1/4" (M) Stereo Headphone Adapter Cable • Woodwind and Brasswind $2.95 35 $103.25

Materials cost

$585.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.24

Total project goal

$734.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $734.93

1 Donor

-$367.46

Donations toward project cost

-$312.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.12

match offer

-$367.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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