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

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Let the Kids Drum!

Help me give my students a new drum set! Our current set has served us well, but it’s time for an upgrade!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bailey's classroom raised $2,352

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The school music program is looking to purchase a new drum set—and we need your help! Our current drums have seen many concerts and classes, but they're worn out and ready for retirement. A new drum set will enhance student learning across the board, from building basic drumming skills in music class to powering up our Orff Ensemble and rocking out in parent performances.

This drum set will be used weekly to teach rhythm, coordination, and teamwork.

It will also take center stage in our school programs where students proudly perform for families and the community.

Your donation—big or small—will directly support music education and help us provide quality, hands-on learning experiences. Let’s give our students the tools to grow as confident musicians and keep the rhythm strong!

Mr. Bailey E.S. McKenzie Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Mesquite, 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

500 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha Tour Custom Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum Chocolate Satin • Music & Arts $1,359.99 1 $1,359.99
Yamaha Tour Custom Maple Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in. Chocolate Satin • Music & Arts $309.99 1 $309.99
DRUMnBASE Vintage Persian-Style Stage Rug Bonzo 6 x 5.25 ft. • Music & Arts $149.99 1 $149.99
PDP by DW 800 Series Tractor Seat Throne • Music & Arts $119.99 1 $119.99

Materials cost

$1,939.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,999.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$352.78

Total project goal

$2,351.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,351.84

7 Donors

-$2,258.78

Donations toward project cost

-$1,925.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$332.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$86.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$73.10

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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