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Ms. Erpelding from Brewster, MN is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strumming for Success Part 8

Help me give my students the ability to learn guitar in general music.

  • $1,528 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

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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

Greetings! I would like to give my students the opportunity to be able to play guitar for the rest of their lives. This is a skill that my students will be able to do as a hobby and get them interested in music.

I have 47 8th graders in General Music and I would like to teach guitar as a part of my curriculum.

I currently teach at a school that is 70% Latino. A majority of them are ELL students. 77% of my students receive free and reduced lunch. A majority of them do not have access to an instrument. I am looking to provide a guitar unit for my students to teach them a lifelong skill. Any little help will be greatly appreciated!

Ms. Erpelding Round Lake - Brewster Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brewster, MN 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

42 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha FG820L Dreadnought Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Natural • Woodwind and Brasswind $399.99 2 $799.98
Yamaha CGS Student Classical Guitar Natural 3/4-Size • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.99 3 $449.97

Materials cost

$1,249.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,298.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$229.18

Total project goal

$1,527.88

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