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Ms. H. Tom from Waianae, HI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rock On

Help me give my students the sound of hawaiian music in the classroom.

  • $546 goal

This project expired on April 2, 2024.

This project expired on April 2, 2024.

My Project

When a semester comes to a close, it's time for repairs and cleaning of instruments. With your help by donating, students will be able to continue to prolong the life of their string instruments with better maintenance care and be taught how to repair their instruments. Also, it's great when students are able to kanikapila - to gather together and play freely.

These sets of students come from low income, house-less community.

They truly strive to learn a hobby and build confidence with music etiquette. These students only have time at school to build their love of music. They're unable to take their instruments home because there's not enough. By genuinely donating, we can build a music library and music program that will thrive for generations to come.

Ms. H. Tom Waianae High School Grades 9-12

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.

Waianae, HI 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

80 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fender Folding 5-Guitar Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.95 1 $79.95
D'Addario EXL170TP Round Wound Bass Guitar Strings 2-Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $29.99 2 $59.98
D'Addario Classic Pro Series Instrument Cable, Right Angle Plug -10 ft. - 2-Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $24.98 2 $49.96
D'Addario EJ65C Pro-Arte Custom Extruded Concert Nylon Ukulele Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 5 $39.95
D'Addario Pro-Winder/Cutter & XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner Kit • Woodwind and Brasswind $14.99 2 $29.98
D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Normal Tension Classical Guitar Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.99 2 $21.98
D'Addario EJ18 PB Heavy Acoustic Guitar Strings Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.99 3 $20.97
D'Addario Helicore Violin Single A String 4/4 Size Medium Titanium • Woodwind and Brasswind $16.99 1 $16.99
D'Addario EJ10 80/20 Bronze Extra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.39 3 $16.17
D'Addario RESTORE Deep Cleaning Cream Polish • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.99 2 $11.98
D'Addario EJ65TLG Pro-Arte Custom Extruded Tenor Low G Nylon Ukulele Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.49 2 $10.98

Materials cost

$358.89

Vendor shipping charges

$53.83

Sales tax

$15.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.86

Total project goal

$545.75

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