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Mr. Nguyen from Fort Collins, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help the Boltz Band to Play Like STARS!

Help me give my students materials necessary for band that many can't afford.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Nguyen's classroom raised $985

This project is fully funded

My Project

The Boltz community was hit hard by COVID, but one place that many may not have seen the damage is in the musical arts. Enrollment by students is down for all of our musical groups, students spent almost two years playing musical virtually and at large distances from each other to mitigate risk of transmission. When students did come back in full, many were quite a bit behind in curriculum and in maturity. Many parents lost jobs or income and couldn't afford to pay for supplies for students to participate in music.

Please help us to bring back music!

The materials I have requested are books and supplies that students would normally pay for themselves, but many cannot make that purchase. Method books help students to play scales and develop technique on their instrument. Reeds are consumables that many students just cannot afford, and I have been providing them for needy kids. Percussion sticks and mallets are necessary for students to play their instruments. By helping us with the cost of these materials, you are easing many students' budgets and giving them a chance to enjoy music without the worry of the cost. Thanks so much for your consideration!

Mr. Nguyen Boltz Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Protec Clarinet Neck Strap, 20" Length (Junior) Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $25.59 5 $127.95
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Percussion • Woodwind and Brasswind $12.50 5 $62.50
Innovative Percussion Gong Mallets Large • Woodwind and Brasswind $57.99 1 $57.99
Promark SPYR Vibraphone Mallets Medium Black Yarn • Woodwind and Brasswind $53.99 1 $53.99
Innovative Percussion James Ross Brass Glockenspiel Mallets Large • Woodwind and Brasswind $51.99 1 $51.99
Mitchell Lurie Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $21.50 2 $43.00
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Alto Sax • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 5 $39.95
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Trumpet • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 5 $34.75
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Trombone • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 5 $34.75
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Flute • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 5 $34.75
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Clarinet • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 5 $34.75
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Tenor Sax • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 4 $31.96
Thum-Eez Clarinet Thumb Rest Cushion • Woodwind and Brasswind $1.39 20 $27.80
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Baritone Bc • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 3 $23.97
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Bari Sax • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 3 $23.97
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Tuba • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 3 $20.85
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance French Horn • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 3 $20.85
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Bass Clarinet • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 2 $15.98
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Oboe • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 2 $15.98
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Bassoon • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 2 $15.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $12.91 1 $12.91
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Baritone Tc • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$794.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.62

Total project goal

$984.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$984.15

1 Donor

-$984.15

Donations toward project cost

-$836.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.62

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$0.00

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