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Mrs. Sowels from Rush Springs OK is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Musician's Start to Success

Help me give my students the tools they need for a successful band camp!

  • 5 donors
  • $225 still needed

expires Sep 01

  • 5 donors
  • $225 still needed
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My Project

Marching band camp is right around the corner! For some of my students, it will be their very first year in marching band! I've compiled a list of items we will need for camp to ensure our students' success for the fall season.

We can't do this without you!

With your help, I can provide my students with the necessities that they will need! The items on this list are vital to our students and their ability to play their music successfully. From reeds and valve oil to flip folders, every item is an important part of our daily rehearsal!

Mrs. Sowels
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8
  • Rush Springs High School
  • Rush Springs, OK
    • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 30 students.

    5 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide and Key Oil • Music & Arts $7.29 10 $72.90
Plasti-Folio Plastic Folio Flip Folder 5 Window • Music & Arts $8.49 8 $67.92
50 Strong Bulk Water Bottles | 24 Pack Sports Bottle | 22 oz. BPA-Free Easy Open with Pull Top Cap | Made in USA | Reusable Plastic Water Bottles for Adults & Kids | Top Rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2 • Music & Arts $47.99 1 $47.99
Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $47.99 1 $47.99
Rico Bass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $32.99 1 $32.99
KORG CA-2 Chromatic Tuner White • Music & Arts $14.49 1 $14.49

Materials cost

$349.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.88

Total project goal

$485.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.86

3 Donors

-$130.00

Donations toward project cost

-$111.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$130.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $224.98

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