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Mrs. Ferrari from Norwalk, CT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Chorus Be Heard!

Help me give my students two high quality overhead microphones to enhance the chorus performances, like we've never been able to do before

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ferrari's classroom raised $630

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Music has a profound impact on our emotions, and choral singing, in particular, has the unique ability to bring people together in a harmonious blend of voices. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an essential aspect of personal development, fostering empathy, communication, and collaboration. In the realm of choral education, the integration of overhead microphones can serve as a powerful tool to enhance the social-emotional learning experience for both singers and audiences alike.

Overhead microphones provide the opportunity to amplify individual voices within the choir, allowing each singer to be heard distinctly.

This not only boosts the confidence of individual performers but also encourages a sense of personal accomplishment. As singers become more aware of their unique contributions, they develop a deeper connection to the music and a heightened self-awareness.

Mrs. Ferrari Ponus Ridge Steam Academy 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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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

400 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Audix ADX51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone • Woodwind and Brasswind $249.00 2 $498.00

Materials cost

$498.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$535.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.49

Total project goal

$629.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $629.96

1 Donor

-$629.96

Donations toward project cost

-$535.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.49

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 $0.00

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