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Mr. Anderson from Sherburn MN is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Elementary Music Makers with Classroom Instruments

Help me give my students more musical experiences with a variety of classroom instruments.

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  • $933 still needed

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My Project

Introducing a diverse array of new instruments such as xylophones, claves, woodblocks, and boomwhackers to the elementary classroom offers a multitude of benefits for young learners. These instruments not only cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of music but also enhance cognitive skills, coordination, and teamwork. By incorporating these rhythmic tools, students can explore various sounds and textures, fostering creativity and self-expression. The xylophones provide an introduction to melodic structure, aiding in the development of pitch recognition and basic music theory. Claves and woodblocks offer opportunities for rhythmic experimentation, teaching students the foundations of beat and tempo. Boomwhackers, with their vibrant colors and varying pitches, encourage collaboration and ensemble playing. My goal for this project is to create a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where students can discover the joy of music-making while developing essential skills.

Mr. Anderson
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stagg 2 Octave Rainbow Xylophone, 15Keys, C-C • Woodwind and Brasswind $48.99 10 $489.90
Hohner Kids Hand Drum with Mallet Assorted Colors • Woodwind and Brasswind $15.99 11 $175.89
Boomwhackers C Major Diatonic Scale Set (Upper Octave) Boomwhackers Tuned Percus • Woodwind and Brasswind $17.95 6 $107.70
Rhythm Band Set of 24 Rhythm Sticks • Woodwind and Brasswind $30.97 2 $61.94
Hohner Kids Wood Block with Mallet Hardwood • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.00 6 $60.00
Hohner Kids Claves Hardwood • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.99 6 $41.94

Materials cost

$937.37

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$981.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.19

Total project goal

$1,154.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,154.62

1 Donor

-$105.00

Donations toward project cost

-$99.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$105.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$89.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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 $932.27

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