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Mr. Brown from Minonk IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Harmonica from China? Zhìxiè!

My students need 45 harmonicas in the key of C for a unit on this unique instrument.

  • $310 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Ever wonder where certain instruments get their origin? Well, who would have thought that the harmonica had its beginning in China, certainly not my students!

My fourth graders are a hard working, interested group of students who enjoy new topics and challenges.

They are the leaders in our small K-4 elementary school and they are proud to fill those shoes. When I think about introducing them to this wonderful and mystifying instrument, I know they will accept the challenge!

My Project

Having these harmonicas at our disposal, will allow us to experience the instrument that originated in China, a country not well known perhaps for its Blues harmonica traditions. We will experience an introduction on how to play the harmonica, including the basics and how to maintain the instrument, as well as explore the many styles of music it lends itself to. A performance at our spring concert might be a nice culminating activity.

In the end, this donation gives our students that extra musical experience that you might not find anywhere else.

It also makes it hands on with the instrument, allows for small group and partner activities, and provides a great look into history and culture.

Mr. Brown
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harmonica • Woodwind & Brasswind $4.99 45 $224.55

Materials cost

$224.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$262.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.40

Total project goal

$309.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.32

5 Donors

-$291.67

Donations toward project cost

-$262.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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