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Ms. Fox from Ferndale, MI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Recorder for Every Child: Empowering Young Musicians

Help me give my students 120 high-quality recorders, so every child has their own instrument to learn, play, and grow musically.

  • 8 donors
  • $956 goal

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Ms. Fox has another project! Donate to Let the Music Ring: Mallets for Young Musicians to help her classroom.

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My Project

My students are bright, enthusiastic learners who come to music class ready to explore, move, and make joyful sounds together. Many come from underserved communities and don’t have access to musical instruments at home, but that doesn’t stop them from giving their best every day. They are creative, curious, and resilient. I’m constantly inspired by how music brings out their confidence and teamwork.

This project will provide 120 recorders, high-quality instruments that are durable, easy to play, and perfect for young learners.

These recorders will make a huge difference in their learning. Each student will be able to use their own instrument, which helps with hygiene, accountability, and daily practice. With their own recorder, students can truly focus on developing skills like breath control, rhythm, melody, and reading music—essential building blocks for future musical success.

My goal is to create a classroom where every child has the tools they need to succeed and feel proud of their progress. Having enough recorders for every student means no one gets left out. Everyone can participate fully in hands-on music making. With these instruments, we’ll be able to prepare for performances, explore creative expression, and build a solid foundation in music literacy that will stay with them for years to come.

Ms. Fox Wilford Webb Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Ferndale, MI 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

327 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Peripole® Baroque Soprano Halo® Recorder-Gold • Peripole $5.95 120 $714.00

Materials cost

$714.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $57.12

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$811.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.26

Total project goal

$955.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $955.09

5 Donors

-$678.98

Donations toward project cost

-$617.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$229.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$194.65

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$47.11

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 $0.00

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