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Mr. Block from Saugus, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mallets to Build Our Instrumental Music Program

Help me give my students the mallets they need to be able to participate in our Instrumental Music Program.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Block's classroom raised $568

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My Project

My students come from a close knit community in Southern California. During the 2023 Fall Marching season our musicians captured the heart of all audiences with their artistry. Their talent and dedication helped the Marching Centurions place 5th at the 2023 Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Championships.

As we prepare for the 2024 marching season, we are in need of new mallets for our percussion section to replace worn and broken ones.

This equipment will also allow us to expand our Percussion section, allowing more students to gain the benefits of music education.

These mallets will allow us to produce the best quality music at our performances.

The addition of these mallets will insure that we will have the proper equipment for our upcoming music competition season and will be used by students throughout our Instrumental Music Program - Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band - this year and in the future.

Mr. Block Saugus High School Grades 9-12 Saugus, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Balter Mallets Pro Vibe Series Rattan Handle Keyboard Mallets 23 Blue Cord Mediu • Music & Arts $54.99 6 $329.94
Vic Firth Corpsmaster Marching Bass Mallets Hard Medium • Music & Arts $39.49 2 $78.98

Materials cost

$408.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.14

Total project goal

$567.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $567.61

1 Donor

-$482.47

Donations toward project cost

-$482.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$85.14

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 $0.00

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