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Mr. Reifenberg from Greendale WI is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sound system

My students need an upgraded sound system in their band room for viewing their concerts, marching performances, and individual class projects with the latest technology.

  • $981 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

A large part of music education is reflection - reflection on the group's work, on an individual's work, both from a visual and audio perspective. Students do not have an adequate representation of the quality of their work without the latest technology in the classroom to view/listen to their work.

There are 200 students in our band program, in a school of just over 900.

They are all ages (9th-12th grades), come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, and have a wide range of musical skill and competence. But they come together as a team, and are taught to place value on the group rather than the individual.

My Project

These upgraded sound system devices will last years, impacting hundreds of students that enter our band room. Students will have the ability to both watch and listen to their concerts and marching performances on high quality equipment, giving them a great representation of what they sounded like. Students will also be able to use this equipment in smaller classes, and before/after school. This equipment will expose them to artists and music without technology limitations.

Music is a lifelong skill.Any tools provided to help students appreciate not only their own contributions to a music ensemble, but also appreciate the countless contributions made by both amateurs and professionals around the world, will make an impact on their learning.

Studies have shown that students in music also excel academically and socially, and this equipment will only further their enjoyment of music education.

Mr. Reifenberg
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony STR DH740 AV receiver 7 2 channel • CDW-G $296.58 1 $296.58
Toshiba DVR620 DVD recorder VCR combo • CDW-G $188.09 1 $188.09
Sony CDP CE500 CD changer digital player • CDW-G $127.38 1 $127.38
Sony BDP S3100 Blu ray disc player • CDW-G $108.89 1 $108.89

Materials cost

$720.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $72.09

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.15

Total project goal

$980.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.99

3 Donors

-$980.99

Donations toward project cost

-$833.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.15

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