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Mr. Weissman from New York, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rock On: Guitars to Empower Young Musicians

Help me give my students new guitars to support their continued musical exploration.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Weissman's classroom raised $692

This project is fully funded

My Project

At our school, music is a powerful outlet for self-expression, creativity, and personal growth. Our after-school guitar club is a place where students can explore their passion for music, develop new skills, and build confidence, but we are in urgent need of new guitars to provide every student the opportunity to participate fully. The guitars we currently have are outdated and show significant wear and tear from years of use, making it difficult for students to learn and practice effectively.

I’m requesting funding to purchase new, high-quality guitars for our club.

With these instruments, students will have the tools they need to create beautiful music, collaborate with their peers, and showcase their talents in school performances. For many of our students, this club is their first introduction to playing an instrument, and having access to reliable, playable guitars is essential to their learning experience. Music education is about more than just notes and chords; it teaches discipline, focus, and teamwork. It provides a creative outlet for students who may not otherwise have access to musical instruction or instruments. Many of our students come from underserved communities, and the Guitar Club offers them a safe, supportive environment to explore their musical interests.

By supporting this project, you’ll help provide our students with the opportunity to develop their musical skills, gain confidence, and find joy in learning an instrument. Your generous contribution will make a lasting impact on our aspiring musicians, helping them create music that not only enriches their lives, but also enhances our school’s vibrant arts community. Thank you for helping our students strum their way to success!

Mr. Weissman Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts Grades 9-12

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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.

New York, NY 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

250 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rogue RD80 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar • Music & Arts $109.99 5 $549.95

Materials cost

$549.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.80

Total project goal

$692.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $692.00

8 Donors

-$334.25

Donations toward project cost

-$299.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.15

match offer

-$340.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$289.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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