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Ms. McIntosh from Update your School, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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DJ Equipment

Help me give my students a MacBook, stand, mixer, headphones and mic equipment to learn how to DJ and mix music and also DJ our events that we hold.

  • $1,935 goal

This project expired on March 10, 2026.

This project expired on March 10, 2026.

My Project

Incorporating DJ equipment into our teen center can create an engaging, interactive, and creative learning environment. By allowing youth to experiment with mixing, scratching, and producing beats, we provide hands-on experiences that promote collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Our youth are unique because they each bring their own creativity, rhythm, and perspective to the table, making group projects dynamic and full of diverse ideas.

Many of our youth thrive when given opportunities to express themselves through music and technology, allowing their individual strengths to shine.

The DJ equipment can make a difference by bridging the gap between traditional learning and modern, technology-driven expression. It encourages participation from youth who may be less vocal in typical classroom discussions, builds confidence, and teaches technical skills that can translate into future career opportunities. Overall, this equipment can transform learning into an exciting and inclusive experience.

Ms. McIntosh Teaching Details --> Update School Information Grades 9-12

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

Update your School, NY View local requests 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00
Odyssey ATA Flight Zone Folding Stand for DJ Equipment • Music & Arts $289.95 1 $289.95
Audio Mixer with Sound Card, tenlamp Two 3.5mm Studio Condenser Microphone and G3 Audio interface, Sound Board Voice Changer, Podcast Equipment Bundle for PC Recording Gaming Live Streaming Podcast • Amazon Business $129.00 1 $129.00
Podcast Equipment Bundle Audio Interface DJ Mixer High-End Grade 48V Phantom Power Supply Microphone System with Rechargeable, Red • Amazon Business $102.31 1 $102.31
American Audio HP550 Professional Studio Headphones Black • Music & Arts $49.99 1 $49.99
Singing Machine Portable Wireless Microphone (Black) - Premium Unidirectional UHF Wireless Mic for Singing, Speeches & Events - Cordless Mic Compatible with Karaoke Machines, PA Systems & More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$1,590.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,644.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$290.13

Total project goal

$1,934.22

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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