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Mrs. Fitch from Richmond, VA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stand Up and Make Music

Help me give my students the music stands they need to make beautiful organized music.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fitch's classroom raised $300

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are already asking to play, sing, and perform. They are excited about their music class and want to make a good impression this year on their audiences. Portable music stands will help our students transport with ease. When we perform outside of the building we may need to take our instruments, music, and music stand. The stands that we have do not fold up and take up a lot of space on the bus.

This makes it difficult to do or may limit how many students can participate.

Also, we have lights that will help make our classroom an oasis of calm and serenity during learning discussions centered around the theory of music and how to read music. Learning music theory can bring a lot of anxiety for students. With the right ambiance in the room, students are better able to focus and stay on task. They love the lights.

Mrs. Fitch Thomas C Boushall Middle 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.

Richmond, VA 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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Music Stand, Kasonic 2 in 1 Dual-Use Folding Sheet Music Stand & Desktop Book Stand, Portable and Lightweight with Music Sheet Clip Holder & Carrying Bag Suitable for Instrumental Performance (Black) • Amazon Business $18.29 10 $182.90
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights Smart with App Control Remote, 5050 RGB for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing for Room Party 100ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

Materials cost

$220.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.86

Total project goal

$299.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$299.05

2 Donors

-$174.52

Donations toward project cost

-$148.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.18

match offer

-$124.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$105.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.68

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$0.00

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