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Mr. Sensor from Du Bois, PA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Drums Be Out-Standing!

Help me give my students new snare drum stands and drum practice pads.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sensor's classroom raised $201

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are energetic, creative, and eager to learn—especially when it comes to percussion. They take pride in their progress and work hard to master new rhythms and techniques. It's inspiring to see how motivated they are, whether they're playing in band class or practicing on their own.

This project will give them the tools they need to succeed.

Our current snare drum stands are old, unstable, and difficult to adjust, which makes it hard for students to play with proper form. The new snare drum stands will allow them to set up correctly and focus on developing good habits from the start.

The practice pads will also make a huge difference. They’ll give students a quieter way to practice their sticking and rudiments—perfect for home use or for lessons when we need to keep the noise down. Together, these resources will help my students build confidence, strengthen their technique, and enjoy making music even more.

Mr. Sensor DuBois Area Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Du Bois, PA 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

300 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Drum Practice Pad, 12 Inch Silicone Double Sided Silent Practice Pad Kit Set Mat for Adult Kids with Snare Drum Stand, Drumsticks and Bag • Amazon Business $45.99 3 $137.97

Materials cost

$137.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.01

Total project goal

$200.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$200.05

4 Donors

-$200.05

Donations toward project cost

-$170.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.01

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$0.00

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