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Ms. Fox from Ferndale, MI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmonizing Hearts: Resonator Bells for Brilliance in Our Music Classroom

Help me give my students resonator bells so they can play in our music class!

  • $351 goal

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My Project

More than just instruments, resonator bells offer a hands-on approach to learning music, boosting cognitive development and fine motor skills. This project funds eight new sets of resonator bells, elevating our music program and leaving a lasting impact on students' overall learning experience. We currently have limited xylophones in our music classroom. With your support, we can introduce these transformative instruments and give more students a chance to play in music class.

Our vibrant community, though rich in diversity, faces limitations in accessing musical education resources.

By incorporating resonator bells into our curriculum, we aim to provide an enriching musical experience that transcends these barriers.

The benefits for students are numerous. Resonator bells deepen students' understanding of musical concepts, fostering a connection with rhythm, melody, and harmony. Accessible to all students, regardless of musical background or ability, resonator bells promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Playing these bells encourages collaboration, fostering community within the classroom.

Your support can transform our classroom into a musical haven, where the enchanting melodies of resonator bells inspire a lifelong love for learning. Let's harmonize the educational journey for these young minds. Contribute to our project and join us in creating a symphony of learning that echoes through these students' lives for years to come.

Ms. Fox Wilford Webb Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Ferndale, MI 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

327 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rhythm Band RB2130 Plastic Resonator Bells • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 8 $263.92

Materials cost

$263.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.57

Total project goal

$350.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $350.45

2 Donors

-$350.45

Donations toward project cost

-$297.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.57

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 $0.00

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