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Mr. Steele from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brass Crescendo: Elevating Musical Brilliance with Top-Notch Accessories!

Help me give my students achieve characteristic sounds on their various brass instruments.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Steele's classroom raised $2,402

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a devoted music educator, I am endlessly inspired by our students' potential and unwavering commitment to music. These young musicians are driven by a boundless passion, exploring and expressing themselves through their instruments. What sets them apart is their relentless pursuit of musical excellence, creating a harmonious community with diverse backgrounds and unique talents.

The brass accessories we seek through this Donors Choose project hold tremendous promise in catalyzing our students' musical growth.

These essentials, including mouthpieces, valve oil, and cleaning kits, may seem small, but are the lifeblood of their musical journey. Each accessory is a key to unlocking new dimensions of sound and technique. Providing these resources empowers our students to refine their skills, explore diverse tones, and maintain their instruments at their best.

What I cherish most about our students is their dedication and appreciation for music's transformative power. With your generous support, we can ensure they have the tools they need for musical excellence.

To potential donors, I ask: What inspires you about the impact of music education, and how do you envision our students benefiting from your contribution? Your insights guide us and deepen our appreciation for the supportive community that shares our vision for nurturing the next generation of musicians.

Mr. Steele Kettering Middle School Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bach Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece 6-1/2AL • Woodwind and Brasswind $85.00 5 $425.00
Bach Small Shank Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece 6-1/2AL • Woodwind and Brasswind $85.00 5 $425.00
Bach Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3C • Woodwind and Brasswind $65.00 5 $325.00
Bach Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 5C • Woodwind and Brasswind $65.00 5 $325.00
Berp Buzz Extension and Resistance Piece for Trumpet • Woodwind and Brasswind $24.56 5 $122.80
Berp Buzz Extension and Resistance Piece for Small Shank Trombone / Medium Shank • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.95 5 $99.75
Berp Buzz Extension and Resistance Piece for Large Shank Trombone / Euphonium Tr • Woodwind and Brasswind $15.95 5 $79.75
Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide and Key Oil • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.95 10 $59.50
Hetman Classic Piston Lubricant 3 • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$1,870.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$112.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,041.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$360.19

Total project goal

$2,401.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,401.29

9 Donors

-$2,317.47

Donations toward project cost

-$1,977.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$340.12

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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