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Ms. Cunningham from Richmond VA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kazoos for You!

Help me give my students kazoos for performance and classroom opportunities. This will be their first instrument that they get to keep and take home from music class.

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I am writing to express my enthusiasm for incorporating kazoos into our elementary music program and to outline the numerous benefits they can bring to students' musical education. Firstly, kazoos are incredibly accessible instruments. They are affordable, easy to find, and simple to use, making them perfect for introducing young children to the world of music. Unlike some other instruments that require a significant investment or specialized instruction, kazoos allow all students to participate regardless of their socioeconomic background or prior musical experience.

When children play the kazoo, they learn about breath control, pitch, and rhythm.

Kazoos are excellent tools for developing key musical skills. By experimenting with different techniques, such as humming at various pitches or adjusting the intensity of their breath, students can explore fundamental musical concepts in a hands-on and engaging way. These skills not only lay the groundwork for future musical endeavors but also contribute to their overall cognitive development. Kazoos promote creativity and self-expression because they are so versatile. Students can use kazoos to play melodies, harmonize with others, or even create their own unique compositions. This encourages them to think outside the box, take risks, and express themselves artistically, fostering a sense of confidence and autonomy that extends beyond the music class.

In conclusion, introducing kazoos into our elementary music program offers a myriad of benefits for our students. From developing musical skills to fostering creativity and collaboration, kazoos have the potential to enrich our students' educational experience in countless ways. I am confident that integrating kazoos into our curriculum will be a valuable and rewarding endeavor for our school community. I am excited about the possibility of bringing the joy of music to students through the addition of kazoos to our music program.

Ms. Cunningham
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lyons Classic American Kazoos 5-pack Purple 5-pack • Music & Arts $4.99 25 $124.75
Hal Leonard Christopher Kazoo & Bongo Boo - The Secret of the Purple Stone Compo • Music & Arts $49.99 1 $49.99
Artz Smartz Kazoo-Boo Songs 1 Songbook Composed by John Henry Kreitler • Music & Arts $19.99 1 $19.99
Hal Leonard Christopher Kazoo & Bongo Boo - Get Acquainted Offer (Value-Packed I • Music & Arts $16.99 1 $16.99
There Might Be a Kazoo Emergency: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 2 • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Lyons The Wazoo-Kazoo with Megaphone Blue blue bell • Music & Arts $2.99 1 $2.99
Grover-Trophy 701B Metal Kazoo • Music & Arts $2.00 1 $2.00

Materials cost

$223.70

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.36

Total project goal

$302.42

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