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Mx. Kuehl from Chicago, IL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rockin' Out at Ward - Part 2

Help me give my students a new guitar, bass guitar, amps, and strings to complete our rock band set-up!

FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Kuehl's classroom raised $866

This project is fully funded

My Project

My music students have been learning to play many instruments this past year including percussion instruments, recorder, bucket drums, and singing. They are looking for more instruments to learn so that we can explore new ways of expressing creativity together. The middle school students are especially eager to begin a Modern Band ensemble, which uses rock band instruments like drums, electric guitar, electric bass, and vocals.

With the funding of this project, students in fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade will be able to learn ensemble songs on quality rock band instruments.

Research shows that learning rock band instruments improves memory, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and lowers anxiety levels. Additionally, playing popular songs that are relevant to students' every day lives can confidence, relieves stress, and helps you become a better listener.

This project will help to bring new instruments and new opportunities for creative adventures to students at Ward. Thank you for your support of our growing music program!

Mx. Kuehl Laura Ward Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fender Rumble 25W 1x8 Bass Combo Amp and 20' Instrument Cable • Woodwind and Brasswind $139.99 2 $279.98
Squier Affinity Mini Stratocaster V2 Electric Guitar Dakota Red • Woodwind and Brasswind $189.99 1 $189.99
Rogue SX100B Series II Electric Bass Guitar Candy Apple Red • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.99 1 $149.99
Ernie Ball 2833 Hybrid Slinky Roundwound Bass Guitar Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.99 2 $39.98
D'Addario EJ88S Nyltech Soprano Ukulele Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.84 5 $29.20
Mick's Picks by D'Andrea USA Bass Guitar Pick Variety Pack 6-Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$695.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$736.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.89

Total project goal

$865.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$865.95

1 Donor

-$432.97

Donations toward project cost

-$368.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.94

match offer

-$432.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$368.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.95

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$0.00

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