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Ms. Paula from Richmond, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amplify Our Choir with Music and Passion!

Help me give my students a guitar and an amplifier to enhance their choir experience and foster their passion for music in school performances.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paula's classroom raised $856

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I teach a diverse group of students in a Title 1 school who are passionate about music and eager to express themselves through singing. Our school choir is a new initiative created to offer a musical outlet for students who love music but do not play an instrument and cannot participate in the school band. Starting this choir from scratch means we currently have no resources, and this project is essential to providing the tools we need.

With 40 enthusiastic choir members, we urgently need equipment that can project sound effectively for both indoor and outdoor rehearsals.

The Ibanez AW54CEOPN guitar and VOX VX50 AG amplifier will allow us to amplify our performances, ensuring all students can hear and participate fully. These high-quality resources will enhance their musical experience, allow them to perform in larger spaces, and bring their voices to the forefront.

This project will not only improve their technical skills but also foster teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong love for music. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow as musicians and individuals in a supportive, creative environment.

Ms. Paula Washington 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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More than half of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ibanez AW54CEOPN Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Open Pore Natural • Music & Arts $329.99 1 $329.99
VOX VX50 AG 50W 1x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp • Music & Arts $299.99 1 $299.99

Materials cost

$629.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$57.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$727.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.31

Total project goal

$855.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$855.38

3 Donors

-$584.24

Donations toward project cost

-$514.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.67

match offer

-$250.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.14

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$0.00

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