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Mr. Allen from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need Microphones for Their Musical Production of The Wiz

Help me give my students five microphone stage performance kits.

  • 4 donors
  • $925 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

A donation of five microphones will significantly enhance the musical theatre production experience for my middle school students. Performing in a 496-seat auditorium is a daunting experience for any age, especially for young voices. Without adequate amplification, students' voices would not be heard. Their hard work and talent may not be fully appreciated. The new microphones will ensure that every student's voice is heard loud and clear, boosting their confidence and overall performance.

With the microphones, our students will be able to showcase their talents without straining their voices.

This will not only improve the quality of performance but also protect the students' vocal health. Furthermore, the microphones will allow us to create a more professional and engaging production. With this equipment, and various techniques such as solos and chorus arrangements, will add depth and texture to a creative performance.

The impact of this donation will extend beyond the musical theatre production. This will also enhance the overall educational experience for our students. Providing the students with access to quality equipment, we are showing them, that we value their creativity and self expression as young budding artists.

We are confident that the new microphones will inspire our students to continue exploring their passion and developing their talent.

Thank you for considering this donation, which will make a lasting impact on our students and our school community for years to come. These student will always remember, and value this experience for the rest of their lives.

Mr. Allen PS - IS 224 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Allen

Bronx, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

32 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shure SM58 Pro XLR Dynamic Microphone Stage Performance Kit with 15-Foot XLR-XLR Cable, Stand, A25D Clip and Bag - Professional Studio & Live Performance Cardioid Mic for Vocals (SM58-CN BTS) • Amazon Business $149.00 5 $745.00

Materials cost

$745.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$786.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.74

Total project goal

$924.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$924.92

2 Donors

-$355.00

Donations toward project cost

-$301.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$569.92

Match offers toward project cost

-$484.43

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.49

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$0.00

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