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Ms. Zinn from New Cumberland WV is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

It's the Little Things

Help me give my students the items they need to safely have their instruments work at their best.

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  • $306 still needed

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My Project

My students are dedicated, hard-working, and talented, but not all have the proper resources for them to meet their potential and be successful. Many struggle to provide basic supplies needed for their instruments to safely work, like reeds and shoulder pads. Small things make a big difference to students. It is important to have a working instrument to help them in producing a good tone and play to their potential. Being able to participate in practices without undue stress and strain provides a good student experience and encourages them to work toward their next goal. It is important for my students to have the equipment needed to safely and comfortably play their instruments. By providing these items to my students, you are making it possible for them to play without unnecessary difficulties and for them to feel accomplished.

Ms. Zinn
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neotech Sousaphone Shoulder Pad,Black • Amazon Business $39.10 2 $78.20
Neotech Sousaphone Cradle Pad - Pad for Sousaphone Bottom Bow - Prevents Abrasion, Dents & Damage - Marching Band Accessories - Black • Amazon Business $37.60 2 $75.20
Vandoren CR152 Contrabass Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 2; Box of 5 • Amazon Business $64.00 1 $64.00
Yamaha MA200 Sound Impact Strips • Woodwind and Brasswind $17.19 1 $17.19

Materials cost

$234.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.31

Total project goal

$315.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.42

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$8.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $305.42

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