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Mrs. Caulton Burgess from Washington DC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Cultivating Musical Minds with Books

Help me give my students A Music Library full of music related books for our music class.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Dear Donors

Our music classroom is a place where melodies come alive, where rhythm and harmony unite to create something truly magical.

However, to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of music, we need your help in building a comprehensive library of music-related books.

With your generous contributions, we aim to expand our collection to include a diverse range of books covering various aspects of music – from biographies of iconic musicians to guides on music theory, composition, and the history of different genres. These resources will serve as invaluable companions to our curriculum, providing students with opportunities for independent exploration and enrichment.

Imagine the excitement on our students' faces as they delve into the lives of legendary composers, uncover the stories behind their favorite songs, and discover new musical genres they never knew existed. With access to a well-stocked library, our students will develop a deeper understanding of music's cultural significance and its ability to transcend boundaries.

Your support will directly impact the quality of music education our students receive, empowering them to become more knowledgeable, confident, and passionate musicians. By investing in our campaign, you're not just providing books; you're nurturing a lifelong love for music and fostering creativity in our students.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in our quest to build harmony in our music classroom. Together, let's create a space where the love of music can flourish, where students can explore, learn, and be inspired.

Thank you for considering our campaign and for your commitment to the arts in education. Your support means the world to us and to the future musicians whose lives you will touch.

Mrs. Caulton Burgess
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music • Amazon Business $17.40 3 $52.20
The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music • Amazon Business $17.40 2 $34.80
Kiki Finds Her Voice: Be True to You and Embrace Your God-Given Gifts • Amazon Business $15.39 2 $30.78
RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul • Amazon Business $12.29 2 $24.58
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker (Illustrated Biographies by Chronicle Books) • Amazon Business $11.49 2 $22.98
The Three Rules of Everyday Magic • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Miracle • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Blackbird Fly • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Legend of Brightblade • Amazon Business $16.93 1 $16.93
Operation Final Notice • Amazon Business $16.84 1 $16.84
The First Rule of Punk • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Emmy in the Key of Code • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scout Is Not a Band Kid: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
A Duet for Home • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Duet • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
The Eleventh Trade • Amazon Business $11.31 1 $11.31
Tune It Out • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Operation Sisterhood • Amazon Business $10.31 1 $10.31
Drum Roll, Please • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Clayton Byrd Goes Underground • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$372.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.96

Sales tax

 $22.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.42

Total project goal

$516.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $516.12

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 $516.12

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