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Mrs. Patton from Chicago, IL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clarinet Classroom

Help me give my students clarinet reeds, mouthpieces, thumb rest pads, ukulele storage hooks and an oil diffuser for the music classroom of our dreams.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Patton's classroom raised $280

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our fifth graders just started playing the clarinet. They are so excited to embark on this musical journey! We could use your help to obtain a few items we need to sustain success.

We need reeds, thumb rest pads and clarinet mouthpieces.

Right now, two students are sitting without instruments because we don't have enough mouthpieces. These two Hite mouthpieces will solve that problem. Reeds don't last forever-- a good supply of Rico reeds will get us through the year.

Ukulele hooks will allow us to hang up some instruments we already have. The oil diffuser for the music classroom will replace one that broke. The students really enjoyed entering the room when it smelled good. Body odor and other smells can be embarrassing and distracting in a classroom. This large room oil diffuser will greatly enhance the atmosphere of the music classroom. Thank you for supporting our young musicians!

Mrs. Patton Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

330 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SNIGJAT Ukulele Wall Mount Hanger 2 Pack, Ukulele Hanger for Wall Display, Hardwood Ukulele Holder with Screw, Ukulele Wall Hook for Banjo Mandolin Soprano Pineapple Concert Baritone and Tenor • Amazon Business $16.49 4 $65.96
J&D Hite H111 Premiere Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece • Amazon Business $25.50 2 $51.00
D'Addario Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds, Strength 2, individually Sealed, Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Essential Oil Diffuser for Home, Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room, 500ml Aromatherapy Diffuser, 7 Colors Changed • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Patelai 12 Pack Rubber Clarinet Thumb Rest Cushion Protector Fit for Most Clarinet, Black • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$204.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.00

Total project goal

$279.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$279.99

2 Donors

-$139.56

Donations toward project cost

-$119.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$139.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$118.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.89

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$0.00

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