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Mr. Leak from Cary, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Leak's classroom raised $2,029

From the Ground Up: Our School's First Drumline

Help me give my students essential marching percussion instruments to build the foundation of our inaugural marching band.

Mr. Leak Tmsa Triangle Math & Science Academy
Cary, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are creative, energetic, and eager to make music together! They are constantly asking when we can start our school’s first-ever marching band, but because we receive no funding for an instrumental program, many of them have never had the chance to play a real instrument.

We are building our program from the ground up, starting with our drumline!

These snare drums, bass drum, and cymbals will give my students the essential tools to learn rhythm, practice marching, and perform with pride at school events. Your support will give these passionate kids a creative outlet, a sense of belonging, and the chance to leave a lasting musical legacy.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 80 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Leak Tmsa Triangle Math & Science Academy Grades 6-8

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

Cary, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sound Percussion Labs Birch Marching Bass Drum with Carrier - White 24 x 14 in. • Music & Arts $424.99 2 $849.98
Sound Percussion Labs Marching Snare Drum With Carrier 13 x 11 in. White • Music & Arts $249.99 2 $499.98
MEINL Brass Marching Medium Cymbal Pair 13 in. • Music & Arts $99.99 2 $199.98

Materials cost

$1,549.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $120.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,724.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$304.25

Total project goal

$2,028.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,028.34

1 Donor

-$2,028.34

Donations toward project cost

-$1,724.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$304.25

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