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Preparing Young Musicians for the Symphony Through Journaling

Help me give my students access to personal journals for music-related writing.

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Ms. Valeria Gene King Eno Valley Elementary School

Durham, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

During the month of May, 2025, my fourth-grade music scholars will soon embark on an exciting journey to experience a live symphony performance. To maximize their learning, I want to provide them with composition notebooks for music journaling. These notebooks will serve as a space for students to document their thoughts, reflections, and knowledge about composers and compositions before attending the symphony. Through structured journaling, they will develop critical thinking, active listening, and an appreciation for classical music that will enhance their experience.

To support this project, I am requesting 70 standard-size composition notebooks (120 wide-ruled pages) for my fourth-grade music students.

These durable notebooks will allow students to research and write about composers whose works they will hear. Also, to reflect on music elements such as melody, rhythm, and instrumentation. Document their listening experiences before and after the symphony visit. Most importantly to develop further writing skills through music-related prompts and creative responses.

Many of my scholars do not have access to personal journals for music-related writing. By integrating music journaling into our curriculum, we will connect literacy with music education and foster deeper engagement with classical music. Writing about composers and compositions before the performance will prepare students for what they will hear, making the symphony visit more meaningful and impactful.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 450 students impacted 6 donors

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Durham, NC
Grades 3-5
Music
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Valeria Gene King Eno Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum 450 students impacted 6donors

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Music Notes Notebook: 125 Page Blank Lined Journal: For Personal Reflection, Creative Writing, Organization, Goal Tracking, and More, Making it a Versatile Tool for Self-Expression and Productivity. • Amazon Business $6.99 70 $489.30

Materials cost			$489.30
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$38.17
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.34
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$564.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$99.67
Total project goal			$664.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$664.48
5 Donors			-$424.74
Donations toward project cost			-$361.03
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$63.71
match offer			-$239.74
Match offer toward project cost			-$203.78
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$35.96
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Preparing Young Musicians for the Symphony Through Journaling

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