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Mrs. Mayo from Gillette WY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Music Education: Fingerboard Tape and Tuners for Precise Learning

Help me give my students fingerboard tapes and tuners to help them play in tune.

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My Project

In the world of music education, precision is paramount. As an orchestra instructor, I aim to empower my students to play in tune, creating a harmonious and polished sound. To achieve this, I request fingerboard tape and tuners, two essential tools that significantly enhance their learning experience.

Fingerboard tape serves as a visual guide for students, marking the precise spots on the fingerboard where they should place their fingers to produce accurate notes.

This eliminates guesswork and ensures that each note is played with precision. By incorporating fingerboard tape into our lessons, students will develop muscle memory more effectively, leading to greater accuracy and confidence in their playing.

Additionally, tuners are indispensable for tuning instruments accurately. With tuners readily available in the classroom, students can easily tune their instruments before rehearsals and performances. This not only improves the overall sound quality of the orchestra but also instills in students the importance of playing in tune from the beginning of their musical journey.

My ultimate goal for this project is cultivating a culture of excellence and attention to detail within the orchestra. By providing students with the tools they need to play in tune, I aim to foster a sense of pride in their musical accomplishments and encourage them to strive for continuous improvement.

What makes my students unique is their dedication and passion for music. Despite facing various challenges, they approach each rehearsal with enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Their commitment to mastering their instruments is genuinely inspiring, and I am confident that with the addition of fingerboard tape and tuners, they will reach new heights of musical excellence. Together, we will create a symphony of beautiful and harmonious sounds that resonate with audiences and impact our community.

Mrs. Mayo
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snark Black Silver Snark Clip-On Tuner 4-Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.96 4 $319.84
Strobel Fingerboard Position Tape for Violin, Viola and Cello, 100 pieces • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$335.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.45

Total project goal

$436.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$436.31

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$436.31

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