Help me give my students the tools they need to explore music, express themselves, and develop skills and values of teamwork, patience, persistence, listening, and creativity.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Walpole's classroom raised $3,356
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
The materials included in my project will provide my students with the opportunity to experience making music in a variety of settings. The second rug will allow enough space for safe movement in the younger grades, while drumsticks and practice pads will allow all students to begin performing basic rhythms, and eventually create their own. The guitars and keyboard stands will be used daily, as we allow all students to experience percussion ensembles, a traditional concert band, and a modern band. Power supply and associated electronics will support the keyboardists, while guitar strings and a guitar rack will ensure each guitar has its own place in the classroom, along with the necessary equipment for repairs. Binders will be provided to my students to organize their music and/or lyrics, and the books will provide reading material for younger grades to begin exploring basic musical concepts, elements, and history.
With the resources from this project, I will start a music program that enables students to engage with music in a variety of ways, specifically by performing, creating, responding, listening, and connecting to music.
I hope to lead my students in performing at their first school concert and for them to able to experience the joy of sharing music with others.
My students come from a variety of backgrounds, all of which I hope to be able to connect to in some way through our music studies and performances. My wish is for them to be able to engage in musical expression and creation in a purposeful and meaningful way, to help them grow as musicians as well as individuals.
Nearly all 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
Cort AD Mini OP Standard 3/4 Size Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
• Music & Arts
$199.99
6
$1,199.94
Vater Single-sided Soft Practice Pad 6 in. Red
• Music & Arts
$21.99
24
$527.76
Kaplan Early Learning Nature Inspired Carpet - Navy Blue - 8' x 12' Rectangle Classroom Rug
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$314.96
1
$314.96
Musician's Gear KBX1 Single-Braced Keyboard Stand Black
• Music & Arts
$29.99
4
$119.96
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 2 Inch, Presentation View, White, Holds 475 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79520)
• Amazon Business
$14.76
7
$103.32
D'Addario Accessories PW-CT-9V DC Power Adapter – Pedalboard Power Supply - Minimize Need to Change Batteries on Pedalboard and Other Devices Requiring 9V – Guitar Pedal Power Supply
• Amazon Business
$10.99
6
$65.94
Power Strip Surge Protector - ALESTOR 10 Feet Extension Cord (1875W/15A) with 12 Outlets and 4 USB Ports, 2700 Joules, for Home, School, College Dorm Room, and Office, ETL Listed, Black
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
DecorRack 8 Pack Bathing Towels, 100% Cotton Wash Cloth, Luxurious Soft, 12x12 inch Ultra Absorbent, Machine Washable Washcloths, Aqua (8 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$11.63
4
$46.52
Kuyal Guitar Stand,Multi-Guitar Display Rack Folding Stand Band Stage Bass Acoustic Guitar, Black (7 Holder)
• Amazon Business
$43.15
1
$43.15
Utrecht Heavy Duty Gallon Bucket with Lid - 128 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$4.50
9
$40.50
D'Addario GH Acoustic Guitar Humidifier - 2 Pack
• Music & Arts
$13.17
3
$39.51
Evans SO-2346 SoundOff Standard Drum, Mute Pack, Black
• Amazon Business
$32.90
1
$32.90
SINJEUN 24 Pairs 5A Drum Sticks, Classic Maple Wood Drum Sticks, 5A Wood Tip Drumstick for Beginners, Students and Adults
• Amazon Business
$32.50
1
$32.50
Snow Joe + Sun Joe PJEXT20-163-WHT Vinyl Landscape Outdoor 20-Foot Extension Cord, White
• Amazon Business
$15.67
2
$31.34
D'Addario EJ10 80/20 Bronze Extra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
• Music & Arts
$4.99
6
$29.94
A Child's Introduction to Jazz: The Musicians, Culture, and Roots of the World's Coolest Music (A Child's Introduction Series)
• Amazon Business
$15.81
1
$15.81
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten (Early Elementary Story Books, Children's Music Books, Biography Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children’s Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Bach to the Rescue!!!: How a Rich Dude Who Couldn’t Sleep Inspired the Greatest Music Ever
• Amazon Business
$11.17
1
$11.17
Let's Play an Instrument: A Music Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$2,770.95
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$41.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,852.46
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$503.38
Total project goal
$3,355.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$3,355.84
21 Donors
-$3,007.00
Donations toward project cost
-$2,555.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$451.05
match offer
-$348.84
Match offer toward project cost
-$296.51
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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