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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 the Classroom: Equip Our Guitar Club With New Instruments!

Help me give my students new instruments to play in our Guitar Club.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Weissman's classroom raised $746

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our afterschool Guitar Club serves as a creative outlet for budding musicians, offering a space for them to explore their passion for music and develop their skills. However, our current inventory of guitars is outdated and insufficient to meet the growing demand from enthusiastic members.

With your generous support, we aim to procure a set of new guitars to revitalize our club and inspire our students to reach new heights in their musical journey.

These guitars will not only improve the quality of sound, but also enhance the overall learning experience, providing students with instruments that are reliable, responsive, and conducive to musical exploration.

By equipping our Guitar Club with new instruments, we aim to foster a dynamic learning environment where students can unleash their creativity, collaborate with peers, and build confidence through music. These guitars will serve as catalysts for musical innovation, enabling our students to experiment with different techniques, styles, and genres.

Moreover, investing in new instruments will ensure inclusivity within our club, allowing all students, regardless of financial constraints, to participate fully and benefit from the transformative power of music. Your contribution to this project will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students, empowering them to express themselves through the universal language of music and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Join us in our mission to rock the classroom and provide our Guitar Club with the tools they need to succeed. Together, we can create a harmonious environment where students can thrive and make beautiful music together.

Mr. Weissman Repertory 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.

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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 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squier Sonic Telecaster Laurel Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Surf • Woodwind and Brasswind $199.99 1 $199.99
Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1 Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst • Woodwind and Brasswind $199.00 1 $199.00
Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster HT - Dakota Red • Amazon Business $195.99 1 $195.99

Materials cost

$594.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$633.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.86

Total project goal

$745.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $745.76

2 Donors

-$372.88

Donations toward project cost

-$316.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.93

match offer

-$372.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$316.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.93

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 $0.00

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