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Mrs. Stading from Lenoir, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmony in Diversity: Empowering Chorus Students Through Culturally Inclusive Content

Help me give my students 5 new songs that are culturally inclusive and reflect the diversity of our vibrant community.

  • $375 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2024.

This project expired on September 14, 2024.

My Project

Donating towards sheet music of culturally inclusive content is instrumental in fostering a diverse and enriching musical education for chorus students. By providing access to an array of musical traditions and voices, these donations empower students to explore the depth and breadth of human expression through song. Culturally inclusive sheet music not only exposes students to diverse musical styles, languages, and cultural context but also promotes empathy, understanding, and respect for different cultures and perspectives. Through singing songs from various cultural backgrounds, chorus students can develop a deeper appreciation for diversity, cultivate their musical skills, and foster a sense of unity and belonging within their music ensemble. Ultimately, supporting culturally inclusive sheet music initiatives enables chorus students to engage with music as a universal language that transcends boundaries and celebrates the richness of human heritage.

Mrs. Stading Gamewell Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shawnee Press Akatonbo (Together We Sing Series) SSA arranged by Russell Robinso • Music & Arts $2.50 25 $62.50
Hal Leonard Prints of Peace 2-Part composed by Rollo Dilworth • Music & Arts $2.10 25 $52.50
Shawnee Press Who Has Seen the Wind? SAB composed by Mary Lynn Lightfoot • Music & Arts $2.10 25 $52.50
Hal Leonard Gone, Gone, Gone 2-Part by Phillip Phillips arranged by Mark Brymer • Music & Arts $1.95 25 $48.75
Shawnee Press I'd Like to Fly 2-Part composed by David Waggoner • Music & Arts $1.90 25 $47.50

Materials cost

$263.75

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Sales tax

 $20.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.17

Total project goal

$374.45

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