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Mr. Kilby from North Charleston SC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Cash for Splash

Help me give my students quality suspended cymbals in order to enhance the band's sound and create dramatic impact moments!

  • $1,466 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2022.

This project expired on March 29, 2022.

My Students

Yearly, I teach two percussion ensemble classes with a total of 30 students (marching band has included 8th graders!), and then 3 steel drums classes with a total of 60-70 students. The steel drum ensemble has students at a variety of different levels, some who have played steel drums for 3 years, others who have never played a musical instrument. The percussion ensemble classes have highly skilled students that work on advanced techniques and repertoire fit to serve them should they continue studying percussion in college. The students are extremely eager to learn, and there is a tangible feeling of momentum in all the classes. After a successful first 3 years, the students are beginning to understand what they are musically capable of!

My Project

One of the most important roles (rolls, ha) in a front ensemble is to help the band sound their best using creative cymbal combinations. In the marching band, ensemble suspended rolls create a blended sound that helps elevate the excitement leading to a "hit" or full ensemble passage. They also mask the attack and releases from the wind players, creating the illusion of a constant sound.

Just like a single prop or a costume, cymbals may seem insignificant on their own, but in the right context make the band come alive.

Help us contribute as a percussion section to a mature ensemble sound using the appropriate tools for the job!

Mr. Kilby
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Series Ultra Hammered China Cymbal Brilliant • Woodwind and Brasswind $319.95 2 $639.90
A Series Splash Cymbal • Woodwind and Brasswind $119.95 4 $479.80

Materials cost

$1,119.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $78.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,245.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$219.78

Total project goal

$1,465.22

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