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Mr. Cassoday from Indianapolis, IN is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bassline Brilliance: Laying the Foundation for Musical Genius

Please help me give my students a bass guitar and amplifier to explore music, build performance skills, and inspire creativity through hands-on experiences in our classroom music program.

  • $872 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

We're building a school-based music program rooted in joy, collaboration, and creative exploration. While we've already begun incorporating instruments like keyboards and acoustic guitars, we're missing one crucial piece—the bass. This instrument provides the groove and structure that ties music together, allowing our students to experience the heartbeat of every performance.

With a bass guitar and accessories like an amp and strap, our students will be able to explore rhythm, harmony, and teamwork in new ways.

From learning to keep time to performing as part of a full band, the bass will unlock new learning opportunities that support focus, discipline, and artistic growth. We aim to use this instrument across classrooms, performances, and even Genius Groups to inspire innovation and creativity.

By funding this project, you're helping lay the musical foundation—literally—so our young geniuses can thrive.

Mr. Cassoday Genius 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.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests 35 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV Deep Purple Metallic • Music & Arts $569.99 1 $569.99
Fender Champion II 25 Guitar Amp, 25 Watts, with 2-Year Warranty, Features 12 Built-In Effects Models • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99

Materials cost

$699.98

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$740.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.67

Total project goal

$871.15

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