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Mrs. Berenshtein from New Milford, NJ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Witchcraft Music

Help me give my students a chance to learn how to play the one of the world's first electronic musical instruments and the only one played without any physical contact.

  • 3 donors
  • $442 still needed

expires Feb 20

  • 3 donors
  • $442 still needed
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My Project

My students are super curious and treat music like an exciting adventure, not just schoolwork. They love to try new things and constantly look for new sounds.

Right now, my students are focused on the challenge of successfully adding unique, non-traditional instruments—like the Theremin —into the established orchestra setup.

This project is teaching them how to create, arrange, and play music and also gives them a deeper respect for unique sounds and teamwork. It is an ambitious effort that celebrates both musical tradition and bold, modern ideas, preparing them to be creative musicians for years to come.

Mrs. Berenshtein will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by February 20.

Mrs. Berenshtein David E Owens Middle School Grades 6-8 New Milford, NJ View local requests 300 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Moog Theremini • Music & Arts $399.00 1 $399.00

Materials cost

$399.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.76

Total project goal

$511.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$511.74

2 Donors

-$70.00

Donations toward project cost

-$59.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

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$441.74

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