Help me give my students a more diverse and engaging musical experience through a variety of instruments.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Block's classroom raised $1,740
This project is fully funded
My Project
Help my young musicians bring the beat to life! Our classroom is full of energy, imagination, and a love for learning, but we’re missing essential instruments that allow students to explore rhythm and sound in meaningful ways.
With your support, I’m hoping to bring in a range of high-quality percussion instruments to enhance our music experience.
This includes a steel tongue drum for melodic exploration, a snare drum kit to develop rhythmic precision, and diatonic xylophones in soprano and alto ranges to support pitch and ensemble learning.
These resources will enable every K–5 student to participate actively in music-making. They’ll build coordination, focus, listening skills, and collaboration through hands-on activities. From steady beat exercises to global music exploration, your contribution will turn our music room into a vibrant, engaging, and inclusive space.
Let’s give our students the tools they need to make joyful noise—and discover the rhythm within!
More than half of students from low‑income households
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