Help me give my students high-quality binders to protect their sheet music, keep them organized, and focus on musical excellence. Your support makes a difference!
Help my dedicated band students stay organized and protect their sheet music by supporting our "Harmonious Binders for Melodic Musicians" project. I am seeking funding to provide high-quality binders to each member of our school band. These binders will not only keep our students' sheet music safe from wear and tear but also ensure they have all their musical materials in one place, fostering an environment of efficiency and productivity. With your generous contribution, we can empower our band students to focus on honing their musical talents and achieving new heights in their performance.
Band students put in countless hours of practice and dedication to create beautiful melodies and harmonies.
However, they face a significant challenge when it comes to keeping their sheet music organized and protected. Loose papers are prone to getting lost, torn, or damaged, affecting the quality of their performances and causing unnecessary stress.
By providing each student with a durable and spacious binder, I aim to address this issue and cultivate a more organized learning environment for my young musicians. With these binders, they will be able to:
Protect Their Sheet Music: High-quality binders will shield their sheet music from spills, tears, and other accidents, preserving the integrity of the music and reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Stay Organized: Having a designated binder for their music will help students keep their compositions in order, making it easier for them to find the pieces they need for rehearsals and performances.
Promote Responsibility: Encouraging students to take care of their binders fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership over their musical materials, instilling essential life skills.
Enhance Focus and Efficiency: With all their music neatly organized, students can focus on learning and perfecting their craft instead of searching for misplaced or damaged sheet music.
Half of students from low‑income households
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CARL, XHC-150N, Heavy Duty 3-Hole Paper Punch, 150 sheet capacity.,Black and Silver
• Amazon Business
$144.63
1
$144.63
Avery Big Tab Insertable Dividers , Buff Paper, 5 Multicolor Tabs, Case Pack of 48 Sets (11109)
• Amazon Business
$52.79
2
$105.58
V-Opitos 72 Packs Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Bulk 3-Holes Zipper Pencil Pouches in Assorted Colors, Sturdy and Durable Cloth Pencil Case with Clear Window for Office School College Supplies
• Amazon Business
$98.49
1
$98.49
SmithOutlet 25 Pack Over The Head Low Cost Headphones in Bulk
• Amazon Business
$77.00
1
$77.00
Avery Address Labels with Sure Feed for Inkjet Printers, 1" x 2-5/8", 3,000 Labels, Permanent Adhesive (8460), White
• Amazon Business
$27.44
1
$27.44
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow
• Amazon Business
$10.60
2
$21.20
Avery Reinforcement Labels, 1/4" Diameter, Clear, 3 Packs, 600 Page Reinforcement Stickers Total (21881)
• Amazon Business
$7.74
1
$7.74
Materials cost
$767.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$46.03
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.51
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$854.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$150.82
Total project goal
$1,005.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,005.48
10 Donors
-$658.56
Donations toward project cost
-$574.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$83.78
match offer
-$329.28
Match offer toward project cost
-$279.89
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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