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String Shoulder Pads, Endpin Stoppers, and Rosin Needed

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"My string students attend an arts magnet school in the inner city. At our school, students have the opportunity to study multiple art forms and can participate in strings classes as early as kindergarten. I currently teach about 120 string students from grades k-5.

My students are very eager to pl... MORE

"My string students attend an arts magnet school in the inner city. At our school, students have the opportunity to study multiple art forms and can participate in strings classes as early as kindergarten. I currently teach about 120 string students from grades k-5.

My students are very eager to play their instruments well. Most of my students cannot afford to get their own instruments, so the school provides instruments to anyone who wishes to play. However, my program is lacking some basic accessories such as shoulder pads, endpin holders and rosin. Shoulder pads make it possible to hold the violin and viola properly. Most of my students have pads made from cut up foam seat cushions. Endpin holders keep cellos from slipping on hard surfaces, and without rosin, the bow cannot make a sound.

I have requested 70 cakes of rosin so that students do not have to share rosin anymore. The 8 endpin stoppers will allow my cello students to play on non-carpeted surfaces without worrying about a slipping instrument. The 30 medium and 41 large shoulder pads are made of contoured foam that will ensure the students can hold their violins and violas with proper posture.

Your contributions will make string playing a more comfortable and successful endeavor for all of my students. HIDE

My students need 70 cakes of rosin, 8 cello endpin holders, 30 medium shoulder rests and 41 large shoulder rests in order to play their string instruments properly. The cost of this proposal is $574, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

Ms. B.'s Classroom: High Poverty School ?
Region:
Georgia
Where is the classroom located? ?

Submitted:
Sep 28, 2009 |
Expires:
Mar 06, 2010
Materials Vendor Price # Total
Shoulder Rest for Violin or Viola (Medium) Woodwind & Brasswind $3.49 30 $104.70
RDM Woodframe Rosin (Light) Woodwind & Brasswind $1.49 70 $104.30
Shoulder Rest for Violin or Viola (Large) Woodwind & Brasswind $3.49 41 $143.09
Cello Endpin Holder (Black) Woodwind & Brasswind $5.95 8 $47.60
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $39.97
State Sales Tax ? $15.99
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $6.00
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package ? $9.00
Project Subtotal $470.65
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs ? $103.31
TOTAL PROJECT COST ? $573.96
2 Donors -$40.00
To Go $533.96

Additional Details

Level:
Grades 3-5
School type:
Magnet
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
100% ?
Subject:
Music (in Music & The Arts), Character Education (in Applied Learning), Performing Arts (in Music & The Arts)
Resource:
Supplies (Essential)
Students reached:
100
Used by future students?
Yes
Project ID:
325672
Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Maria S. (volunteer) on Oct 1, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Oct 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because all the items needed are essential for making beautifull music."
Mary from Georgia gave on Oct 5, 2009
"Dear Mary, Thank you for helping my students acquire the tools needed to help them become successful string players. We really appreciate your support!"
The teacher Ms. B. on Oct 5, 2009
"Music is important!"
Amy from Oak Park, IL gave on Nov 7, 2009
"Thank you, Amy! Your donation will help my students acquire some of the necessary tools needed for string playing."
The teacher Ms. B. on Nov 7, 2009
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