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Mrs. Skeens from Huntington WV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Mesmerizing Violin!

Help me give my students the experience of learning the amazing violin with lessons.

  • $339 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2020.

This project expired on July 11, 2020.

My Students

We are a Title One school located in an urban, but poverty stricken area. The problems they face are diverse, but they do not let those challenges beat them. They are curious, independent, thoughtful, creative and musical students.

The students at my school are full of energy and excitement for music.

The joy they have when they come into my classroom is imminent, and they are more than willing to move, create and inspire others.

I see my students every three days and they are happy to come to music! It's amazing to see student achievement, fun and the wonder of making music. The concepts and lessons they learn in music can help them throughout the rest of their lives.

My Project

Learning to play the violin has many benefits to give the students than just reading music. A violin can help "fine-tune" motor skills and give students a chance to excel in a subject other than the reading or math. I have had some students that struggle in their regular classroom, excel in mine, and it gives them a sense of accomplishment that they may not be getting elsewhere. I do not exclude any student that wants to try and learn the instrument.

Your donations will help preserve and continue not only the violin program, but music education at this school.

We need to show that we can persevere and continue to give our students the best, well-rounded education we can offer.

Mrs. Skeens
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mendini MV500+92D Flamed 1-Piece Back Solid Wood Violin with Case, Tuner, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin, Bridge and Strings (Size: 4/4 (Full Size)) • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Suzuki Violin School, Vol 3: Violin Part • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Suzuki Violin School, Vol 2: Violin Part • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68
Suzuki Violin School: Violin Part, Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 with EEi: Violin • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Essential Technique for Strings with EEi: Violin • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 2 with EEi: Violin • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83

Materials cost

$250.20

Vendor shipping charges

$3.89

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.80

Total project goal

$338.64

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