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Mr. Maust from New Haven, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Great Musical Dilemma 4!

My students need an upright bass for orchestra!

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Mr. Maust Augusta Lewis Troup School
New Haven, CT Grades 3-5

My Students

I am being pushed out of my job! But in a good way! Our strings program has grown to the point that they are hiring a strings teacher!

We are a Title I school in inner city Connecticut.

90% of our student population receive free and reduced lunch. But we are a thriving music program. My band encompasses over 50% of the students in school and our chorus is also growing! Our young orchestra program has been growing, but I no longer have the time to teach all of the band and orchestra classes!

My Project

I am asking for an upright bass. This is a brave move. But I honestly believe that a balanced orchestra is the best way to teach students. I think that the students would really enjoy getting to see the bass in action and getting to hear the very low tone and sound of the bass. We have a few cellos in our group, but a bass would really help to round out the sound.

A lack of funding should not equal a lack of opportunity.

Please help me to help our students have the best musical experience possible. They work hard and they deserve the best!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

2 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Maust Augusta Lewis Troup School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Recital II Double Bass Outfit • Woodwind & Brasswind $595.00 1 $595.00

Materials cost

$595.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$638.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.75

Total project goal

$751.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $751.67

2 Donors

-$751.67

Donations toward project cost

-$638.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.75

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