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Mrs. Pizzirusso from Queen Creek, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Solo String Player

Help me give my students the ability to build confidence through solo performances as well as the knowledge to care for their instruments (changing strings, rosining bows, good posture support).

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My Project

Playing a string instrument requires confidence, dedication, and bravery. Students learn how to play an instrument in my classroom and then go home to show off their skills to their friends and family. The Orchestra Music they play in class as a group creates beautiful music..... in the group. Solos give students an opportunity to show what they can do outside of a group setting.

By providing students with longer solos they can accomplish, it gives them the push they need to move forward with their musical studies to show the world what else they can do.

My students become more dedicated by the day. I want to ensure I have enough materials to allow them to show their skills and express themselves through the music I provide.

Performing in front of any audience can be intimidating. The more you perform, the more confidence you gain. It takes a brave person to get up in front of a crowd. COVID-19 put a damper on large performances and now that we are getting more chances to put on shows for large audiences my students are ready to get back out there and play for everyone!

Mrs. Pizzirusso Queen Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Queen Creek, AZ View local requests 80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
D'Addario Prelude Cello String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $55.93 3 $167.79
D’Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension – Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical and Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch to Prevent Corrosion, 1 Set • Amazon Business $18.18 3 $54.54
Players Economy Foam Violin Shoulder Pad; 3/4-1/2 Violin • Amazon Business $6.22 8 $49.76
D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $16.29 3 $48.87
EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size • Amazon Business $15.93 3 $47.79
121F - Vibrato Basics - Teacher's Edition • Amazon Business $41.25 1 $41.25
Rosin Violin Rosin Natural Rosin 4 Pack Low Dust Universal Rosin for Violin Viola and Cello (4 Pack Rosin) • Amazon Business $6.98 3 $20.94
101 Popular Songs: for Viola • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
101 Disney Songs: for Cello • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
101 Popular Songs: for Cello (101 Songs) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
101 Disney Songs: for Viola • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
121VA - Vibrato Basics - Viola • Amazon Business $15.05 1 $15.05
121SB - Vibrato Basics - String Bass • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
121CO - Vibrato Basics - Cello • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Solo Time for Strings, Book 1 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Solo Time for Strings, Book 1: Viola • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Solo Time for Strings, Bk 1: Bass • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Solo Time for Strings, Book 1 • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$569.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.96

Sales tax

 $40.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$672.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.62

Total project goal

$790.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $790.81

1 Donor

-$790.81

Donations toward project cost

-$672.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.62

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