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Ms. Torres from Sumter SC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Can You Reed Me Loud and Clear?

Help me give my students reeds so families do not have to worry about purchasing these items.

  • $617 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2022.

This project expired on March 29, 2022.

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My Students

My band students are respectful. They deserve to have the best. They are willing to do whatever it takes to learn how to play their instruments. I am fearless when it comes to finding ways to get things that they need as a result.

My Project

I have a successful program at my school that offers all my students a chance to learn an instrument at a very low cost. I have worked hard through the years to keep my music program thriving. We are all excited that we are finally able to begin playing instruments again since the pandemic began.

I have been observing that students are struggling to get new reeds to change to when the old ones are worn, however.

I am hopeful that this message can be put out there into the internet world to be able to request assistance.

Please carefully consider a donation to this worthy cause. I want to keep students excited to come to school each day to learn. Through you we can be even more successful!

Ms. Torres
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jones JR101AMS Artist Oboe Reed; Medium Soft • Amazon Business $20.22 10 $202.20
Alto Saxophone Reeds, Box of 25 • Woodwind and Brasswind $52.99 2 $105.98
Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 • Woodwind and Brasswind $41.99 2 $83.98
Tenor Saxophone Reeds, Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 1 $32.99
Bass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$455.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$524.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.48

Total project goal

$616.54

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