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Ms. Stoneking from South Jordan, UT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Musical Foundations: Enhancing Our New Music Program

Help me give my students Portable Drum Shield sound screen and the Fender Squier Electric guitar. The Electric Guitar Lesson books, extra Large posters will simplify music reading and comprehension, aiding student understanding.

  • $959 goal

This project expired on June 21, 2025.

This project expired on June 21, 2025.

My Project

Ours is a dedicated special education school that has established a music class to foster creativity through instrument learning. This initiative aims to cultivate patience, perseverance, and enjoyment. Students will perform for peers, staff, and families, boosting confidence and overcoming fears.

This class equips budding musicians with essential instruments and materials, promoting hands-on learning.

Students will learn music reading, instrument playing, and teamwork skills

Engagement Strategies: Instruments will be used in innovative ways, incorporating cooperative and project-based learning to enhance student engagement and learning.

Learning Outcomes: Students are expected to develop performance skills, teamwork, and social interaction abilities.

We invite you to join us in building a brighter future for our students through music. Your support will empower them with creativity, confidence, and essential skills. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Thank you for considering a donation to our music program!

Ms. Stoneking Rivers Edge School Grades 9-12

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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.

South Jordan, UT View local requests

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

10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Portable Drum Shield 5-Panels 2ft x 5ft, acrylic shield with Full Length Stainless Steel Hinges, drum cage, Sound Screen for Drum Set,Ideal for Live and Churches Performances (5 Panels) • Amazon Business $289.99 1 $289.99
Daydream Education Music Classroom Posters - Set of 30 - EXTRA LARGE 33" x 23.5" - Gloss Paper - Music Middle & High School Classroom Decoration - Wall Charts • Amazon Business $223.05 1 $223.05
Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar Kit, Beginner Guitar Kit, with 2-Year Warranty, with Padded Gig Bag, Frontman 10G Amp, Strap, and More, Includes Free Lessons, Black • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Guitar Exercises for Beginners: 10x Your Guitar Skills in 10 Minutes a Day • Amazon Business $16.41 1 $16.41
QMG Chords CheatSheets (Guitar)- Guitar Chord Poster Beginner, Laminated Guitar Chord Chart, Circle of Fifths Chart, Guitar Chords Chart for Music Theory, Guitar Cheatsheets Bundle A4 (8.5x11) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Beginner Electric Guitar Lessons: Book with Online Video & Audio • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29

Materials cost

$749.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.44

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$814.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.71

Total project goal

$958.08

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