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Mrs. Calore from Columbia, SC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Will Not Rest Without Shoulder Rests

Help me give my students shoulder rests for their violins and violas, to encourage proper instrument position.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Calore's classroom raised $323

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are the best of the best! We are excited about music and always ready to make improvements. Some students' families do not have the resources available to purchase or rent their own instruments and materials for class. Every child in class is uniquely talented and ready to give their all, no matter the resources that they have. Every child should have access to the necessary materials for them to be a successful musician. Orchestra helps build confidence and self esteem, on top of discipline and appreciation of music.

My Project

Our violin and viola students need shoulder rests for their instruments, in order to properly hold them with correct positions. Some students' families do not have the resources to purchase these expensive but necessary items.

Our classroom would like to offer shoulder rests for violin and viola students in need, to "check-out" for the year.

This will encourage success with their playing abilities, which will, in turn, build self esteem and provide equal opportunities in the classroom.

Student will be encouraged to take care of these items so that other students in the future can also use them when in need.

Mrs. Calore Irmo Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Columbia, SC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kun K400C Viola Shoulder Rest • Amazon Business $28.19 5 $140.95
Everest EZ4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size • Amazon Business $16.75 5 $83.75

Materials cost

$224.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.34

Total project goal

$322.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$322.25

1 Donor

-$322.25

Donations toward project cost

-$273.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.34

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$0.00

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