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

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Strings in Bloom: Helping Our Young Violinists Shine This Spring!

Help me give my students rosin for their bows, bow hold helpers, and music folders to keep their Spring concert music organized!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Almore's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are passionate, hardworking young musicians who deserve the tools they need to succeed, especially as they prepare for our spring concert. Providing my students with rosin for their violin bows, bow grips, and concert folders will make a significant difference in their learning and performance.

The young musicians I am honored to teach take pride in their progress and are excited to share their music with others; with your support, they will have the tools they need to sound their best, gain confidence, and shine on stage at our spring concert.

Rosin is essential for playing the violin - but, as essential as it is, it is also VERY fragile! By providing fresh, high-quality rosin, I can ensure that every student has the best possible sound and experience. Good rosin will help them play with confidence, allowing them to focus on their music rather than struggling with their instrument.

Bow grips are fantastic tools to reinforce the technical challenge of hold a violin bow. I am only ordering two because I already have some bow hold helpers, and I like to have a variety of differentiated supports for my students.

Concert folders will help my students stay organized and take pride in their music. These sturdy folders will keep their music protected, making it easier for them to practice and feel prepared for performances.

Thak you for helping us acquire these materials, and thank you for believing in them!

Ms. Almore Elizabeth D Redd Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rosin Violin Rosin Natural Rosin 4 Pack Low Dust Universal Rosin for Violin Viola and Cello (4 Pack Rosin) • Amazon Business $6.99 11 $76.89
Better Office Products Letter Size Paper Portfolios Case of 100, Assorted Primary Colors, (Assorted, 2 Pocket Paper Folders) • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
D'Addario Bowmaster Large Bow Grip • Music & Arts $11.99 2 $23.98

Materials cost

$130.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.68

Total project goal

$191.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$191.20

4 Donors

-$191.20

Donations toward project cost

-$162.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.68

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$0.00

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