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Mrs. Mcfarland from Paterson, NJ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music in Their Hands

Help me give my students keyboards, to give students direct experience with the instrument, helping them understand music theory, develop coordination, and build confidence through active participation.With earphones, each student can concentrate on their own progress without distraction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mcfarland's classroom raised $923

This project is fully funded

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Why We Need Your Help: Supporting Music Education

In our music classroom, every child has the potential to explore, create, and grow through music.

But to give our students the tools they need to learn piano and read music effectively, we need your support.

We're currently seeking donations to purchase student keyboards and earphones. These are essential for:

Hands-On Piano Practice – Keyboards give students direct experience with the instrument, helping them understand music theory, develop coordination, and build confidence through active participation.

Focused Learning with Earphones – With earphones, each student can concentrate on their own progress without distraction. This also allows the class to work simultaneously without overwhelming noise, creating a more productive and respectful learning environment.

Your donation will put real instruments into students' hands and help them gain skills that go far beyond the music room, like discipline, creativity, and collaboration.

With your help, we can ensure every child has the chance to make music.

Thank you for supporting the future of music education!

Mrs. Mcfarland Elementary School 18 Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half of 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
aPerfectLife Kids Keyboard Piano, 37 Key Portable Electronic Piano for Kids, Digital Music Keyboard Educational Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys (Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 30 $689.70
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Students Bulk School Headsets Earphones with 3.5mm Jack Classroom Must Haves Teacher Supplies for Adults Laptop Computer(Light Color) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
101 More Music Games for Children: New Fun and Learning with Rhythm and Song (SmartFun Books) • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26
Hal Leonard Music for Piano Book 1 Revised • Music & Arts $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$742.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$784.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.37

Total project goal

$922.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $922.45

1 Donor

-$922.45

Donations toward project cost

-$784.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.37

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 $0.00

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