"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...
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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 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.
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.
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Ms. B. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Dec 10, 2009
Dear Lisa, Lindsay, pedro, Robert, Fran, Mary, Amy and Anonymous Donors,
Thank you so much for your contributions to fund seventy-one contoured shoulder rest sponges, seventy cakes of rosin, and eight cello end-pin stoppers for my string students. The shoulder rest sponges are shaped to provide an excellent foundation for correct violin and viola posture. Without rosin on the bow, there is no friction to produce sound. Now, less instructional time will not be lost while students try to find a spare piece of rosin. The cello end-pin stoppers will allow my cello students to play on non-carpeted areas without fear of a slipping instrument. These accessories will be used by some very deserving students now and in the years to come. My students were very excited to learn that this project had been funded. Thank you again for your wonderful support of my program. With gratitude,
Ms. B.
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Region:
Georgia
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Sep 28, 2009
| Expires:
Mar 06, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 3-5
School type:
Magnet
Teacher's funded projects:
2
Thank-you punctuality:
100%
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
"I gave to this project because I played the violin from Grade 4 thru Grade 12. Being in the orchestra was such a positive experience for me and I hope others can have the same opportunity to grow in their own way through music education. Have a song in your hears always!"
Lindsay
from Georgia
gave
in support of Atlanta Office
on Nov 30, 2009
Lindsay
from Georgia
gave
in support of Atlanta Office
on Nov 30, 2009
"Thank you, Lindsay! My students will be excited to learn about your support of our program."
The teacher Ms. B.
on Nov 30, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
pedro
from New York
gave
in support of New York - Fixed Income
on Dec 7, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
Robert
from Georgia
gave
in support of Atlanta Office
on Dec 7, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Music education."
A donor
gave
in support of Atlanta Office
on Dec 7, 2009
"I gave to this project in honor of my daughter the cello player."
Fran
from South Carolina
gave
on Dec 7, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Music education."
A donor
gave
on Dec 7, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Dec 7, 2009
"Dear Robert:
Thank you! I will be so happy to get that rosin and those shoulder pads! This will make a huge difference for my students."
The teacher Ms. B.
on Dec 7, 2009
"Thank you to my three anonymous donors. My students will be very well served by your generous gift!"
The teacher Ms. B.
on Dec 7, 2009
"Thank you, Fran. My cello players will be happy to use those end pin stoppers at our next performance."
The teacher Ms. B.
on Dec 7, 2009
"Thank you Pedro for the support of my program. I can't wait to put these accessories to use."
The teacher Ms. B.
on Dec 7, 2009
"Thanks to all who supported my project!"
The teacher Ms. B.
on Dec 7, 2009
The teacher Ms. B.
on Dec 10, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Jan 3, 2010
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