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Mrs. Kirichenko-Tucker from West Springfield MA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Orff Away!

Help me give my students an amazing set of Orff instruments for our music classroom!

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  • $2,100 still needed

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Some benefits of learning music through the Orff instruments include enhancing cognitive development through hands-on learning, fostering creativity and self-expression, promoting teamwork and collaboration, improving concentration and focus, and boosting confidence and self-esteem.

Investing in Orff instruments offers a multitude of benefits for our students.

Not only does it enhance our music curriculum, but it also provides a unique opportunity for our students to develop their academic and social skills. Playing Orff instruments helps students develop their cognitive abilities, such as their memory and concentration skills. Moreover, the collaborative nature of playing in an Orff ensemble fosters social skills such as teamwork, communication, and respect for one another. These skills are essential for success in all aspects of their lives.

By investing in Orff instruments, we can create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for our students. It enables us to offer a diverse range of musical experiences which is essential in nurturing a student's passion for music. Ultimately, our goal is to create a harmonious future for our students, and we believe that investing in Orff instruments is a step in the right direction.

Mrs. Kirichenko-Tucker
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sonor Orff Global Beat Alto Xylophone with Fiberglass Bars Fiberglass Bars • Woodwind and Brasswind $562.00 2 $1,124.00
Lyons Xylophone Diatonic Soprano • Woodwind and Brasswind $186.99 2 $373.98
ENNBOM Xylophone Glockenspiel 8 Notes Chromatic Resonator Bells with Green Case • Amazon Business $32.99 7 $230.93

Materials cost

$1,728.91

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,784.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$314.97

Total project goal

$2,099.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,099.81

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 $2,099.81

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