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Mr. Nelson from Houston, TX is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laying the Foundation for Superior Sound

Help me give my students a class sets of Foundations for Superior Performance books so they can build tone, technique, and confidence on every band instrument from flute to percussion.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Nelson's classroom raised $717

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach a diverse and talented group of high school band students who are passionate about music and eager to grow as musicians. Many of them are learning the fundamentals of tone production, technique, and ensemble playing for the very first time. Despite challenges, they come to class each day ready to learn, improve, and contribute to the sound of our band.

We’re requesting a class set of Foundations for Superior Performance books for all instrument families—flute, clarinet, saxophones, trumpet, low brass, percussion, and more.

These books are essential for helping my students develop proper breathing, embouchure, finger technique, and rhythmic precision.

The method includes progressive exercises that build individual and ensemble skills, preparing our band for performances, contests, and everyday rehearsals. With these resources, students will have the structure and support needed to grow musically, build confidence, and perform at their best.

Your support will give our students access to professional-level training materials and help them unlock their musical potential!

Mr. Nelson North Forest High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Percussion • Music & Arts $10.50 7 $73.50
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Trumpet • Music & Arts $7.99 7 $55.93
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Alto Sax • Music & Arts $6.95 7 $48.65
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Trombone • Music & Arts $6.95 7 $48.65
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Flute • Music & Arts $7.99 6 $47.94
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Baritone Bc • Music & Arts $7.99 6 $47.94
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Conductor Score • Music & Arts $39.99 1 $39.99
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Tuba • Music & Arts $7.99 5 $39.95
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Bassoon • Music & Arts $7.99 4 $31.96
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance French Horn • Music & Arts $7.99 4 $31.96
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Bass Clarinet • Music & Arts $7.99 3 $23.97
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Oboe • Music & Arts $7.99 3 $23.97
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Tenor Sax • Music & Arts $7.99 3 $23.97
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Bari Sax • Music & Arts $7.99 2 $15.98
KJOS Foundations for Superior Performance Baritone Tc • Music & Arts $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$570.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.45

Total project goal

$716.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$716.35

5 Donors

-$238.20

Donations toward project cost

-$203.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.23

match offer

-$476.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$404.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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