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Ms. Moore from Davisville, WV is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Moore's classroom raised $498

Shake, Rattle, and... Boom? Percussion for Young Musicians

Help me give my students percussion instruments to use to explore and create music through a variety of medium.

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Ms. Moore Kanawha Elementary School
Davisville, WV Grades PreK-2

My Project

I teach kindergarten through fifth grade music at two schools in Wood County, West Virginia. Our young musicians are eager to learn how to use a variety of instruments to create real and meaningful music experiences. These percussion instruments will primarily benefit students in K-2.

The benefit of having real percussion instruments for our youngest students is exponential- not only for their music education, but also for other content areas.

Here are just a few examples of what students will gain through the instruments:

-Students will have the opportunity to practice steady beat through a variety of medium. Steady beat is a critical skill that is the foundation of all music-making. The ability to perform steady beat has been proven to improve fluency in language.

-Students will practice counting and identifying patterns in music. This is great practice and reinforcement for concepts they are already working with in math class.

-Students will practice composing, improvising, and collaborating with one another. This encourages students to "think outside of the box" and problem solve in unique ways. Not only will students practice teamwork, but they will gain confidence in their abilities.

-Students will identify proper tone production of instruments and the science behind frequency and pitch.

-Music is a great way for students to express themselves, ease anxiety, and improve self-esteem.

Percussion instruments are a highly engaging, physical, and FUN way to make music. Having these instruments available to our K-2 students will help them develop a solid foundation of skills that benefit them in the music classroom and beyond. Students will be better prepared to tackle harder instruments as they grow, such as recorder and ukulele. Music has the power to change lives. I believe it starts with our youngest students.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Moore Kanawha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Davisville, WV View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Percussion Gathering Drum • Woodwind and Brasswind $164.95 1 $164.95
Sound Shapes Mini Shape Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $33.99 4 $135.96
Plastic Maracas • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.99 2 $39.98
Fixed-Head Tambourine • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 1 $32.99
Wood Frog Guiro • Woodwind and Brasswind $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$386.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.59

Total project goal

$497.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.26

1 Donor

-$497.26

Donations toward project cost

-$422.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.59

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 $0.00

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