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Ms. Simmons from Peoria IL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmony in Access: Empowering Underrepresented Students with Musical Instruments

Help me give my students the supplies they need to play and share music with those they love.

  • 1 donor
  • $944 still needed

expires Aug 22

  • 1 donor
  • $944 still needed
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My Project

Music holds a special place in our hearts, being a language everyone understands and connects to. I firmly believe that every student, regardless of their financial circumstances, deserves the opportunity to explore the world of music through learning an instrument.

In my classroom, the majority of instruments are provided by the school, a privilege for which I am deeply grateful.

Many students believed they would never be able to play an instrument because they could not afford it, but witnessing the sheer joy and excitement on a student's face as they hold an instrument in their hands for the first time is truly a heartwarming experience.

To ensure that instruments are available for my students, we rely on programs like DonorsChoose and fundraisers! As we prepare for the upcoming year, I'm seeking support for essentials like reeds, strings, extra mouthpieces, and more to accommodate the growth of our program. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in advancing our musical education efforts through DonorsChoose. Thank you in advance for your support!

Ms. Simmons
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clark W Fobes Debut Student Clarinet Mouthpiece • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 3 $98.97
Blessing Trumpet Mouthpieces in Silver 7C - Trumpet In Silver • Woodwind and Brasswind $29.50 3 $88.50
Selmer Goldentone Saxophone Mouthpieces Alto • Woodwind and Brasswind $22.95 3 $68.85
Rico Alto Saxophone Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2 • Woodwind and Brasswind $59.99 1 $59.99
D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set 3/4 Size • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.99 3 $59.97
D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set 4/4 • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.99 3 $59.97
Snark ST-2 Multi-Instrument Chromatic Tuner Small • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2 • Woodwind and Brasswind $47.99 1 $47.99
Superslick Steri-Spray With Fine Mist Sprayer 8 oz. • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 6 $47.94
Rico Tenor Saxophone Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 2 • Woodwind and Brasswind $37.99 1 $37.99
Yamaha YAC1601 Bb Clarinet Ligature • Woodwind and Brasswind $11.49 3 $34.47
Rico Bass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 2 • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 1 $32.99
D'Addario Prelude Series Viola String Set 15-16 Medium Scale • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 1 $32.99
Yamaha YAC1607 Alto Saxophone Ligature • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.99 3 $32.97
SAVERHO 36 Clear Pockets Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phone and Calculator Holder, Door Hanging Pocket Chart for Classroom with Number Sticker (36 Pockets) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hanging Wall File Folders Holder Organizer 10 Pocket for Office Home School or Studio Storage Pocket Chart Cascading Fabric File Organizer with 3 Door Hangers • Amazon Business $11.92 1 $11.92

Materials cost

$781.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$823.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.27

Total project goal

$968.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $968.45

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $943.45

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