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Mr. Ray from Tulsa, OK is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beginning Band Essentials 3: Tulsa Public

Help me give my students Essential Elements beginning band books for basic instrument instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ray's classroom raised $219

This project is fully funded

My Students

"We all are blind until we see that in the human plan

Nothing is worth the making if

It does not make the man.

Why build these cities glorious if man unbuilded goes?

In vain we build the world, unless the builder also grows."

-Edwin Markham

Established in 1906, this school is the oldest high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This school is part of the Tulsa Public Schools, Oklahoma's largest school district, and serves students in grades 6 through 12. Since 1997, it has served as a fine and performing arts magnet school.

We currently serve an extremely diverse student population of around 500 individuals. Over 88 percent of these students would be considered economically disadvantaged. This is a school where expression is not just important; it is LIFE-SAVING. Help continue the arts to enable the expression of kids who otherwise have NO power or control in their lives.

My Project

We NEED band books so my students can progress as young musicians. My kids families are unable to invest in their kids’ development. Help me support them and their families by getting these kids INVESTED in playing instruments and playing FUN music. I’m beginning to notice their spirits’ lifting.

Music is noticeably changing my kids’ demeanor.

I can tell they seem happier to walk in, they sit tall in their chairs, they smile at me and say “see you tomorrow”.

I’m so excited to continue pouring into their education as patrons on donorschoose have too. This project is so ESSENTIAL it’s sad we have to ask for these things. But we do, and I will. I’m not afraid to ask for help...I teach the same thing to my kids. Thank you for your attention.

Mr. Ray Central High School Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tulsa, OK 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

68 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Essential Elements for Band - Baritone B.C. 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $12.99 4 $51.96
Essential Elements for Band - Bb Trumpet 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $11.56 4 $46.24
Essential Elements for Band - Bb Clarinet 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.99 4 $43.96

Materials cost

$142.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.80

Total project goal

$218.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $218.68

2 Donors

-$109.34

Donations toward project cost

-$92.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.40

match offer

-$109.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.40

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