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Mr. Weissman from New York, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Striking a Chord: New Guitars for Future Musicians

Help me give my students new guitars for our after school Guitar Club

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Weissman's classroom raised $561

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our Guitar Club is a creative hub where students can explore their love for music, but we currently lack enough quality instruments to accommodate everyone. The new guitars we’re requesting will ensure that each student has access to an instrument that is reliable, well-tuned, and suited to their level of expertise. Learning on new, high-quality guitars will allow students to focus on honing their skills rather than struggling with worn-out equipment, giving them the opportunity to improve faster and gain confidence in their playing.

Music is a powerful way for students to express themselves, and by supplying the right instruments, we hope to create an environment where they can develop their creativity and musical abilities.

These guitars will help students master basic chords, practice song composition, and experiment with different genres, all while building discipline and perseverance—skills they can apply in other areas of their academic lives.

What makes my students special is their passion, creativity, and eagerness to learn, even when resources are limited. They come from diverse backgrounds and many face challenges outside the classroom, but in Guitar Club, they find a space where they can focus on something they love. For some, this is their first time playing an instrument, while others are working to deepen their skills. These students are driven, collaborative, and excited to share their musical journeys with their peers. With your support, we can give them the tools they deserve to keep growing as musicians.

Mr. Weissman Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts Grades 9-12

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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.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rogue RD80 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar • Music & Arts $109.99 4 $439.96

Materials cost

$439.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.10

Total project goal

$560.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $560.66

1 Donor

-$280.33

Donations toward project cost

-$238.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.05

match offer

-$280.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.05

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 $0.00

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