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Ms. Schmidt from Tampa, FL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Up, Amplify and Be Heard

Help me give my students power and sound so their music can be heard with a carton of Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries and a 50 Watt Keyboard amplifier.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schmidt's classroom raised $538

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students attend a tough, inner city school where 98% of the population receives free lunch, and 75% of their families receive AFDC assistance. Many do not have exposure to authentic music instruments at home so it is critical that we make it available at school.

My students need batteries to power up our keyboards and make them portable and a keyboard amplifier so they can be heard as they share their songs with their classmates.

The batteries will give my students the freedom to practice anywhere as they create original melodies and accompaniments. These materials will enable my students to learn in a hands-on way that will provide a longer-lasting and deeper understanding of music.

Ms. Schmidt Cleveland Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Watt Keyboard amp W/Nutube • Woodwind and Brasswind $299.99 1 $299.99
Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Battery, 144/Carton (MN1500BKD) • Quill.com $120.99 1 $120.99

Materials cost

$420.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.70

Total project goal

$537.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$537.99

8 Donors

-$537.99

Donations toward project cost

-$457.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.70

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$0.00

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