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Mrs. Bright from Matthews, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vibrant Vibes: Xylophone Passion Project

Help me give my students two new soprano, two alto, and one bass xylophone for music club.

  • $2,080 goal

This project expired on December 28, 2024.

This project expired on December 28, 2024.

My Project

The students at our Elementary school are participating in passion projects each week. One of those projects is music. The students of our school need working instruments to learn and perform on.

Orff xylophones are essential tools in music education, particularly for young learners.

Developed as part of the Orff Schulwerk approach, these instruments are designed to be accessible and engaging, allowing children to explore music through hands-on experience. The xylophones are built to be durable and easy to play, making them ideal for classroom settings. They help students develop a sense of rhythm, melody, and harmony in a fun and interactive way. By incorporating Orff xylophones into music programs, educators can foster creativity, improve coordination, and enhance cognitive skills, all while instilling a lifelong appreciation for music.

Benefits for students include:

Enhanced Motor Skills: Playing the xylophone requires precise hand-eye coordination, which helps improve fine motor skills.

Cognitive Development: Engaging with music can boost memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.

Emotional Expression: Music provides an outlet for students to express their emotions and develop emotional intelligence.

Social Skills: Group activities with xylophones encourage teamwork, cooperation, and communication among students.

Cultural Awareness: Exposure to different musical styles and traditions through xylophone music broadens students’ cultural understanding.

Mrs. Bright Crown Point Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Matthews, NC 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

672 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lyons Xylophone Diatonic Alto • Music & Arts $289.99 2 $579.98
Lyons Xylophone Diatonic Bass • Music & Arts $569.99 1 $569.99
Lyons Xylophone Diatonic Soprano • Music & Arts $219.99 2 $439.98

Materials cost

$1,589.95

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $124.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,767.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$311.97

Total project goal

$2,079.79

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