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Mr. Drisdom from Somerville, MA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Dynamic Music Curriculum for All My Students

I need books to help round out my music curriculum providing variety as I teach many grade levels during and after school. Thank you for helping me give my students the best music education possible.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Drisdom's classroom raised $397

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As a dedicated music teacher serving Pre-K through 12 across our district, I'm committed to offering high-quality, engaging music education tailored to every age and skill level. This project provides Knauss general music curriculum books (Pre-K–12), which emphasize steady beat and in-tune singing—“gateway” skills essential for lifelong musical participation.

It also includes Dilworth’s Choir Builders series, featuring 54 warm-ups and vocal exercises to develop tone, breath control, diction, sight‑reading, and healthy technique in choir settings .

With these resources, I can build differentiated units—rhythm and movement for younger learners, music theory and choir experience for older students—ensuring variety, cultural relevance, and enrichment across grade levels. Your support will empower students district-wide to grow in confidence, musicianship, and joy. Thank you for helping us keep music alive in our schools!

Mr. Drisdom East Somerville Community School Grades 6-8

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

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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.

Somerville, MA View local requests

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

575 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KNAUSS MUSIC CURRICULUM Book 1 Sequential Rhythm & Tonal Skills: Classroom (General) Music for Elementary and Middle Levels (KNAUSS GENERAL MUSIC K-12 CURRICULUM) • Amazon Business $57.95 1 $57.95
KNAUSS MUSIC CURRICULUM Book 1A Rhythm & Tonal Skill Exercises: Classroom (General) Music for Elementary and Middle-Level Grades: Supplement to Book 1 (KNAUSS GENERAL MUSIC K-12 CURRICULUM) • Amazon Business $57.95 1 $57.95
KNAUSS MUSIC CURRICULUM Book 2 Grades K-2: Classroom (General) Music for Elementary Primary Grade Levels (KNAUSS GENERAL MUSIC K-12 CURRICULUM) • Amazon Business $57.95 1 $57.95
KNAUSS MUSIC CURRICULUM Book 3 Grades 3-5: Classroom (General) Music for Elementary Intermediate Grade Levels (KNAUSS GENERAL MUSIC K-12 CURRICULUM) • Amazon Business $57.95 1 $57.95
Choir Builders for Growing Voices 2 Book/Online Audio (Music Express) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Choir Builders – Fundamental Vocal Techniques for Classroom and General Use Book with Online Audio by Rollo Dilworth | Choral Warm-Ups and Exercises for Choirs and Music Educators • Amazon Business $25.06 1 $25.06
Choir Builders for Growing Voices: 18 Vocal Exercises for Warm-Up & Workout • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98

Materials cost

$302.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.54

Total project goal

$396.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.91

2 Donors

-$396.91

Donations toward project cost

-$337.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.54

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