The Rhythm Section (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

The Rhythm Section

Classroom project requested by Mr. M. on Dec 23, 2008

Moderate Poverty

Wisconsin

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"My school is a charter school in its second year of operation. Our students possess a wide variety of creative talents. We strive to educate the "whole child" and believe that music education is essential to developing creativity and encouraging life long learning.

As a project based school, we enc..." more»

As a project based school, we encourage our students to choose project topics reflecting their own interests and backgrounds. Many of our students have shown an interest in music and rhythms of other world cultures. Providing a variety of rhythmic instruments for our students will allow them to explore music from many world cultures and further develop their own musical talents.

We wish to provide a range of rhythmic instruments including tambourines, cowbells and conga drums for our students. Students will share hands-on music experiences as they research music and rhythms of other cultures.

Your generosity will help provide instruments for students who would otherwise not have access to music education. We look forward to offering our students this incredible opportunity. hide»

My students need a variety of rhythm instruments to begin exploring music and rhythms of world cultures. details»

Jan 12 Andrew P a staff member at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mr. M.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Jan 04 Mr. M. the Teacher

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Dear David, Harold, JOHN, Patsy, Kitty and Kim,

The students and staff of our school would like to thank you for your generous donation to our classroom experience(s). Your donation towards "The Rhythm Section" for our school has provided our students with some cool tools to create music during lunch jam sessions in our music studio, bells to alert all students of town hall meetings in an entertaining way, and fun instruments to add to and build team unity in our daily advisory circles.

We appreciate your donation and are very thankful that you took the time to help our classroom.

With gratitude,
Mr. M.

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Sep 3, 2009 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the resources for Mr. M.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Jun 2, 2009 Mr. M. the Teacher

Dear David, Harold, JOHN, Patsy, Kitty and Kim,

Thank you for your generous donations to help fund our Rhythm Section project. As a project-based charter school, we encourage our students to choose topics of their own interests. As a number of our students have shown interest in exploring the music and culture of other countries, your gift will bring in a number of rhythm instruments to assist our students in experiencing other cultures.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting projects that encourage students to explore music.
With gratitude,
Mr. M.

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May 29, 2009 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

May 29, 2009 JOHN gave from WAKE FOREST, NC

May 29, 2009 Patsy gave from Olympia, WA

May 29, 2009 Kitty from Janesville, WI

"Students need music in school!"

May 28, 2009 Kim gave

May 3, 2009 David from Wauwatosa, WI

"I gave to this project because music is a gift which children should be given."

Feb 22, 2009 Dr Karen Schulte, Supt. gave from Janesville, WI in honor of Harold from St Louis, MO

Dec 25, 2008 Scott C an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested resources and posted this project.

Dec 23, 2008 Julie M a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Dec 23, 2008Mr. M. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Copper Cowbell (5 3/4 in)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$12.99	1	$12.99
Wood Rim Tambourine (8 in RB526)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$10.99	1	$10.99
Copper Cowbell (4 1/2)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$10.00	1	$10.00
Studio Shakers (9 inch)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$11.99	1	$11.99
Conga (Non-Tunable Barrel 12"h x 5" dia.)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$50.39	1	$50.39
Conga (Non-Tunable Cone 19-1/2"h x 6-1/2" dia.)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$66.95	1	$66.95
Wood Rim Tambourine (7 in RB525)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$8.99	1	$8.99
Special Variety Rhythm Band Sets (15 Player Set)	Woodwind & Brasswind	$44.99	1	$44.99

Vendor Shipping Charges				$21.73
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$5.43
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$17.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$261.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$57.29
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$318.29
6 Donors				-$318.29
To Go				$0.00