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Ms. Whitcomb from Nashville, TN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strings for Scholars: Give the Gift of Music

Help me give my students 7 violins and 7 shoulder rests to participate in our fledgling orchestra program.

  • $875 goal

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My Project

Every child should have access to instrumental music in their life. Learning to play an instrument can not only eventually lead to financial assistance through college scholarships, but it builds character and is an emotional outlet that our youth need and desire.

These violins will go to students in need of donated instruments to join our first ever EEP String Orchestra.

The joy, pride, and self-expression playing in an orchestra brings is something I dream of every child experiencing.

With your help, students and families won't have to worry about the cost of an instrument. Instead, they can focus on building a love of music and enjoy what can truly be a life changing experience.

Ms. Whitcomb East End Preparatory School Grades 6-8

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

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Nashville, TN View local requests

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

7 students impacted 20donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paititi 3/4 Size Artist-100 Student Violin Starter Kit with Brazilwood Bow Lightweight Case, Shoulder Rest, Extra Strings and Rosin • Amazon Business $83.78 4 $335.12
Pyle Full Size Beginner Violin - 4/4 23-Inch Student Full Size Violin Starter Kit Adult w/ Premium Travel Case & Student Bow, Extra Strings, Digital Tuner, Shoulder Rest & Cleaning Cloth - PGVILN20 • Amazon Business $99.99 3 $299.97
NANYI Violin Shoulder Rest for 3/4-4/4 size, Collapsible and Height Adjustable Feet, Violin universal Type Violin Parts soft easy to use, High strength sponge • Amazon Business $9.68 7 $67.76

Materials cost

$702.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$743.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.19

Total project goal

$874.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $874.58

15 Donors

-$762.52

Donations toward project cost

-$666.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.63

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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 $0.00

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