Help me give my students 12 Pbuzz brass instruments to learn about Chicago's jazz and blues music history in a hands-on way.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Patton's classroom raised $465
This project is fully funded
My Project
Louis Armstrong played trumpet just a few miles from our school. We have been studying the Black musical artists of Chicago's history, and our students are so amazed to learn that these things happened right here! You never know what experience might pique a child's interest and lead them to a lifelong love of music. These pbuzz instruments make learning to play brass instruments affordable and possible for elementary school students.
Our dream is to start a band here, and not just any band--one that honors Black culture and diverse voices.
With these pbuzz, we can start getting to work on the band in a way that can reach every student. Our students will learn to play pbuzz in music class during the school day.
We are a neighborhood school located in a historically underfunded, high-poverty area on the south side of Chicago. Bringing brass instruments and a band to our school will connect students with the roots of jazz and blues music that are the heart and soul of Chicago. The pbuzz will keep us engaged and learning to read music and playing together during class. The pbuzz will have our students developing brass instrument skills, so that when we can finally get trumpets and trombones, our students will already have some skills and will be understanding of the concepts and excited to learn more.
I am excited to teach drum and bugle and the brass band music of New Orleans to this generation with these pbuzz. You never know, one of our students might go on to be a professional musician and culture bearer for the next generation!
More than three‑quarters 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
pInstrument pBuzz Plastic Kids Musical Instrument - Easy to Play Range of 6 Notes - Authentic Bb Sound for Student and Beginner - Detachable Mouthpiece - Lightweight - Durable ABS Construction - Red
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$29.95
12
$359.40
Materials cost
$359.40
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.39
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$394.79
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.67
Total project goal
$464.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$464.46
2 Donors
-$464.46
Donations toward project cost
-$394.79
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