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Dr. Lewis from Belfry, KY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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All Hands on Deck—Band Supplies for Pirate Musicians!

Help me give my students essential band supplies, such as reeds, binders, and more, that they need to sound their best and set them up for success.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Lewis's classroom raised $696

This project is fully funded

My Project

A new school year means a fresh start—and for our band students, that means getting the tools they need to make music with confidence and pride. As we kick off an exciting new year, we are requesting essential band supplies that will set our musicians up for success from day one.

Our project focuses on the back-to-school basics every young musician needs: binders to organize their sheet music, maintenance supplies like valve oil, slide grease, and cork grease, and instrument accessories like ligatures, neckstraps, and reeds.

These items help students care for their instruments, stay organized, and focus on what matters most—making music!

Unfortunately, many of our students can’t afford these necessary supplies on their own. With your support, we can ensure that every student starts the year equipped and empowered, regardless of their financial background.

When instruments are well cared for and music is neatly organized, students can focus on building skills, working as a team, and expressing themselves through performance. Help us start the year strong and keep the music playing!

Thank you for supporting our band family!

Dr. Lewis Belfry Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Belfry, KY View local requests

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
School Smart Round Ring View Binder, Polypropylene, 1 Inch, Black - Durable • School Specialty $3.44 50 $172.00
Rovner Dark Bb Clarinet Ligature and Cap • Music & Arts $27.99 4 $111.96
Neotech Classic Strap • Amazon Business $21.59 3 $64.77
Vandoren JUNO Bb Clarinet, Box of 25 Reeds 3 • Music & Arts $48.00 1 $48.00
Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide and Key Oil • Music & Arts $6.99 4 $27.96
Vandoren JUNO Alto Sax Reeds, Box of 10 2.5 • Music & Arts $26.00 1 $26.00
Vandoren JUNO Alto Sax, 3 Reed Card 3 • Music & Arts $12.00 2 $24.00
Vandoren JUNO Bb Clarinet, Box of 10 Reeds 2.5 • Music & Arts $21.00 1 $21.00
Slide-O-Mix Rapid Comfort Trombone Lubricant • Music & Arts $10.49 2 $20.98
Vandoren Cork Grease (Tube) • Music & Arts $4.49 3 $13.47
Superslick Tube Tuning Slide Grease • Music & Arts $1.99 3 $5.97

Materials cost

$536.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.36

Total project goal

$695.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $695.71

5 Donors

-$503.06

Donations toward project cost

-$442.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.46

Matching donations from our partners

-$175.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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