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Mr. Lane from Henderson, NV is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Drum Beat and Glow

Help me give my students some Black Light Glow Drum Sticks and Rubber Tips.

  • $167 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

My Project

My students are an inspiration to me when it comes to music education. They are excited sponges that just love to absorb knowledge and expand their creative selves. It's truly amazing how quickly they learn new things.

Fun, excitement and engaged learning are all words that describe my music classroom.

My school is a Title I school with one hundred percent free lunch. We have amazing families and a school community that is highly active when attending events; however, financial assistance is always an area that is needed to be supplemented by amazing programs likes DonorsChoose.

Over the last few years, I've been writing projects that encourage learning through fun and the've been making such a positive difference in the behavior and overall music skill level in my students. The philosophy is this; when kids are truly in their element of excitement and producing music, then their creative inspired natural abilities start to formulate without them even realizing that they are learning. This project is for Black Light Reflective Glow Drum Sticks and Rubber Tips. I want my students to play like the Blue Man Group and not only sound great but have that excitable creative edge. Plus this will inspire the younger students at my school when they see the older students perform, creating a motivating upward trend of success.

Mr. Lane Estes M McDoniel Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Henderson, NV 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

425 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Pieces Drum Mute Drum Dampener Silicone Drumstick Silent Practice Tips Percussion Accessory Mute Replacement Musical Instruments Accessory (Orange,Grid) • Amazon Business $6.99 6 $41.94
12 pairs Drumsticks, High-Quality 5A Drum Sticks, Non-slip Drumsticks Perfect for Practice, Performance and Relaxation, Available in Vibrant Assorted Green by KUKLIPJIM • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
3-pairs(Yellow),Neon UV Glow Drum Stick,Classic 5A Drum Stick, Hickory Drum Stick, for Acoustic or Electronic Drum, wood drumstick glow under black light on stage,cant glow in dark.School Season Gift. • Amazon Business $20.64 1 $20.64
3-pairs(Green), Neon UV Glow Drum Stick,Classic 5A Drum Stick, Hickory Drum Stick, for Acoustic or Electronic Drum, wood drumstick glow under black light on stage,cant glow in dark.School Season Gift. • Amazon Business $20.64 1 $20.64

Materials cost

$110.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.03

Total project goal

$166.89

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