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Ms. Adams from Greensboro, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Band Beginnings: a Creative Journey Into Music for Young Learners

Help me give my students a musical experience in band before they reach middle school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Adams's classroom raised $512

This project is fully funded

My Project

My goals for this project are to ignite a passion for music in my fourth and fifth grade students by providing them with an engaging and hands on introduction to band instruments. I aim to develop their basic musical skills, including instrument technique, music reading, and rhythmic accuracy, while fostering important life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Furthermore, snare drums promote active participation in the ensemble, helping students to grasp the concept of playing in sync with others, which is critical for a successful performance.

The snare drums I am requesting will make a significant difference in students' learning by providing hands-on, tactile experience that is essential for developing rhythmic skills and coordination.

Snare drums are foundational percussion instruments in a band setting, and they offer students a direct was to engage with the basics of rhythm, timing, and dynamics.

My students are special because they bring a unique blend of enthusiasm, curiosity, and creativity to the classroom. They are at an age where their imaginations are vibrant, and they are eager to explore new ideas and experiences. Despite any challenges they may face, they possess a remarkable resilience and openness to learning that makes teaching them incredible rewarding. Each student has their own set of talents and perspectives, contributing to a diverse and dynamic learning environment where they not only learn from me, but also from each other.

Ms. Adams Alderman Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greensboro, NC 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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vangoa Snare Drum Set with Remo Head 14" x 5.5" Student Marching School Band Snare Drum Kit Beginner Practice with Drumstick Holder, Stand, Padded Gig Bag, Mute Pad, Neck Strap, and 5A Sticks, Black • Amazon Business $123.45 3 $370.35

Materials cost

$370.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.73

Total project goal

$511.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $511.53

3 Donors

-$399.80

Donations toward project cost

-$392.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.73

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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