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Mr. Rose from Sterling Hts., MI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Composing Our Way to Success

My students need 10 "Compose Yourself" music card games to help them become more fluent in their composing.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rose's classroom raised $215

This project is fully funded

My Students

Whenever you step into my classroom, you will always see a burst of student creativity - students performing on instruments, singing, composing, writing, discussing, and so much more. Everyday, these students walk into my classroom eager, excited, and ready to think like a musician.

My students are the greatest kids on the planet - They are the brightest, most enthusiastic, hard-working students I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

Whenever they walk into the music room, many smile, because they know they are going into a safe environment, where they have a voice and have an opportunity to create beautiful music with their friends.

My Project

I am requesting 10 copies of the "Compose Yourself" music decks, which will allow my students to compose music using online based software. Students will be able to work in groups with a computer to compose melodies, add accompaniment, and change the instrumentation of their work. Also, this product will also allow our students to reinforce their understanding of the writing process, which is part of the Common Core State Standards. These decks will be used with grades 1-5, allowing so many students to hear and think about music differently.

Your donation will help my students become more knowledgeable composers and musicians, as well as transform the way they look at and hear music in their everyday lives.

Most importantly, you will help my students become more successful, and transform the way they learn.

Mr. Rose Margaret Black Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Sterling Hts., MI 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

800 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Compose Yourself Music Card Game • Amazon Business $14.99 10 $149.90

Materials cost

$149.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.14

Total project goal

$214.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$214.29

3 Donors

-$214.29

Donations toward project cost

-$182.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.14

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$0.00

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