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Mr. Castillo from N Bergen, NJ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Castillo's classroom raised $513

Everyone Loves Band 2!

Help me give my students a saxophone!

This project expired on January 24, 2025.

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Mr. Castillo McKinley Elementary School 10
N Bergen, NJ Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Building a school band is an exciting opportunity for students to experience the joy of music, and instruments like the saxophone play a vital role in this journey. A saxophone not only introduces students to the fundamentals of music—such as rhythm, melody, and harmony—but also helps develop essential skills like discipline, teamwork, and self-confidence.

By building a school band, we are not only creating a platform for musical learning, but also cultivating a sense of community.

Students will learn to collaborate, support one another, and celebrate collective achievements, all while developing friendships that can last a lifetime.

This project also aims to ensure that all students have access to instruments, removing barriers that may prevent them from participating. Through instrument rental programs and community support like DonorsChoose, we hope to provide resources to help families secure this saxophone as well as trumpets, clarinets, and other band instruments. This inclusivity allows every child, regardless of their background, to explore their musical potential and enjoy the benefits of band participation.

In summary, incorporating the saxophone into our school band will enrich students' musical education, promote teamwork, and ensure access to instruments for all, making music a cherished part of their school experience.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

2 students impacted 19 donors
Mr. Castillo McKinley Elementary School 10 Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

N Bergen, NJ 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

2 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Etude EAS-200 Student Series Alto Saxophone Lacquer • Music & Arts $399.99 1 $399.99

Materials cost

$399.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.94

Total project goal

$512.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.93

1 Donor

-$507.05

Donations toward project cost

-$435.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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