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Ms. Reynolds from Ypsilanti, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Our Band From the Ground Up

Help me give my students a better band room with the instruments, supplies, and setup they deserve.

  • $5,874 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

My Project

I love my students because they are creative, resilient, and full of potential. Whether they’re just beginning their musical journey or growing into confident performers, they show up ready to learn, support each other, and express themselves through music. What makes them special is not just their talent—it’s their determination, their joy, and the community they build together in our classroom.

To support their growth, we need a few key items that will directly improve our daily learning.

A bass drum stand will allow our percussionists to play with proper technique and stability, giving them the chance to shine during rehearsals and performances. The addition of a xylophone will expand our students’ access to melodic percussion, opening up new opportunities for learning about pitch, harmony, and ensemble playing. A supply of clarinet reeds ensures that every woodwind player can participate fully without worrying about access to basic materials—something that can be a barrier for families. And finally, new chairs and storage racks will help create a safe, organized, and professional rehearsal space where students can focus on making music together and take pride in their environment.

My goal for this project is to provide students with the tools they need to thrive—musically, socially, and emotionally. With these resources, we can focus more on growing as a group and less on making do with what we have. Every piece of equipment we add to our room is another step toward giving these amazing kids the music program they deserve.

Ms. Reynolds Fortis Academy Grades 6-8

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.

Ypsilanti, MI 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

Never Before Funded 10 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture HERCULES? Polypropylene Stackable Melody Band/Music Chair; Black; 12/Pack • Quill.com $954.99 3 $2,864.97
Yamaha 9000 Series Tiltable Concert Bass Drum Stand • Music & Arts $979.99 1 $979.99
Sound Percussion Labs 2-2/3 Octave Xylophone Padauk Wood Bars with Resonators • Music & Arts $574.99 1 $574.99
Flash Furniture Steel Band/Music Stack Chair Dolly, Black • Quill.com $100.99 3 $302.97
Manhasset M54 Regal Conductor's Music Stand • Music & Arts $140.95 1 $140.95
D'Addario Mitchell Lurie Bb Clarinet Reeds, Strength 2.5 Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$4,888.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$73.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,992.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$880.97

Total project goal

$5,873.16

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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