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Mr. Jativa from La Mesa, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spring Concert

My students need sheet music for their spring concerts and guitar strings for the jazz guitar.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Jativa's classroom raised $356

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I will be starting my fourth year teaching at this tremendous school. When I started, the school was transitioning from a traditional middle school to an arts academy. I teach instrumental music. Currently I teach four bands and two orchestras. We are a public school that is 4th through 8th grade. Students are focused and driven to excel in the arts as well as academics. Students begin their journey at an early age and develop their passion for the arts as they progress through the program.

My Project

Students need new and exciting repertoire to stay engaged and learning new concepts. The following pieces will help students learn important musical concepts that include: Intricate rhythms, different keys/tonal centers, various genres/styles, and have the opportunity to continue to work together on ensemble playing and techniques.

We are very thankful for our new jazz guitar that we were able to acquire through a generous grant.

Having the proper guitar strings will help our guitar players in jazz band have the correct tone and sound for the style of jazz they are performing.

These musical selections and the guitar strings will be a sure hit for our spring concerts. Thank you for your support!

Mr. Jativa La Mesa Arts Academy Grades 6-8

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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.

La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

999 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Allegro from "Quinten" Quartet String Orchestra Grade 3.5 Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $55.00 1 $55.00
Malaguena - Young Concert Band Level 3 arranged by Michael Sweeney • Woodwind and Brasswind $50.00 1 $50.00
Bewitched Jazz Band Level 2 Arranged by Rick Stitzel • Woodwind and Brasswind $40.00 1 $40.00
Feeling Good - Vocal Solo Jazz Ensemble Series Level 4 • Woodwind and Brasswind $39.99 1 $39.99
ECG24-7 7-String Chrome Flat Wound Electric Guitar Strings • Woodwind and Brasswind $18.32 1 $18.32
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Full Score Concert Band • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.00 3 $15.00
Music from Star Wars: The Force Awakens Concert Band Level 2.5 Arranged by Michael Sweeney • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.50 1 $7.50
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Soundtrack Highlights) Concert Band Arranged by Paul Murtha • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.50 1 $7.50
Soundtrack Highlights from Star Wars: The Force Awakens Concert Band Level 3 Arranged by Michael Brown • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.50 1 $7.50
Rey's Theme (from Star Wars: The Force Awakens) Easy Pop Specials For Strings by Robert Longfield • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$245.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.29

Total project goal

$355.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $355.28

1 Donor

-$303.49

Donations toward project cost

-$301.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$51.79

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 $0.00

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