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Mr. Loretz from Siloam Springs, AR is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmony in Motion: Empowering Musical Education

Help me give my students the opportunity to enhance their music education with a Yamaha Harmony Director and conductor's stand. It will help provide them with a deeper understanding of music theory, aural skills, and intonation.

  • $2,166 goal

This project expired on March 26, 2024.

This project expired on March 26, 2024.

My Project

Help me give my students the incredible opportunity to enhance their musical education by providing a Yamaha Harmony Director and a conductor's stand. The Harmony Director will revolutionize our learning experience by allowing students to dive into music theory, ear training, and aural skills with innovative technology. This device will empower them to grasp complex musical concepts in a hands-on, interactive way, improving their understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm.

These materials will ensure organized and efficient band rehearsal, an element crucial to the success of our program.

With a stable and reliable conductor's stand, I can keep my rehearsal space organized, allowing me to better communicate musical nuances, techniques, and expressions.

Your contribution will directly impact our students' musical journey, facilitating a deeper understanding of music theory and providing the necessary tools for me to lead and inspire them to reach their full potential.

Mr. Loretz Siloam Springs High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Siloam Springs, AR View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 138 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha HD-200 Harmony Director - Instructional Keyboard • Woodwind and Brasswind $1,500.00 1 $1,500.00
Hamilton KB300A Conductor's Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$1,649.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $136.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,840.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$324.86

Total project goal

$2,165.72

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