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Mr. Weissman from New York, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tuning Up Talent: A New Guitar for Our Student Musicians

Please help me give my students a new guitar for our after-school Guitar Club musicians

  • 3 donors
  • $870 goal

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Mr. Weissman has another project! Donate to Rock On: Empower Our Students With a New Guitar! to help his classroom.

$984 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Our after-school Guitar Club is a space where creativity, collaboration, and confidence flourish. My students are passionate, curious, and eager to develop their musical talents. Many are exploring music for the first time, while others are honing their skills and sharing their knowledge with peers. What I love most is how they support and inspire one another, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels encouraged to grow.

We’re requesting a new guitar to expand opportunities for our growing club.

As more students join, having additional instruments ensures everyone can participate fully. A new guitar will allow students to practice more consistently, work on group performances, and explore different styles of music. It will also help our advanced students refine their skills while allowing beginners to learn on quality equipment.

We aim to give every student the tools to develop their musical abilities and gain confidence in expressing themselves. Guitar Club is more than just learning chords—it builds discipline, fosters creativity, and creates a sense of belonging. Your support will help us nurture this optimistic and inspiring environment where students can discover the joy of music.

Mr. Weissman Repertory High School for Theatre Arts Grades 9-12

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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New York, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epiphone Casino Hollowbody Electric Guitar Natural • Music & Arts $699.00 1 $699.00

Materials cost

$699.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$739.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.50

Total project goal

$869.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $869.98

2 Donors

-$603.65

Donations toward project cost

-$513.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.55

match offer

-$266.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$226.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.95

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 $0.00

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