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Mr. Zamarripa from San Antonio, TX is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mariachi Students

Help me give my students Support the FTHS ALA CAST Mariachi program and help shape confident, disciplined student leaders by investing in music, culture, and lifelong skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Zamarripa's classroom raised $3,372

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Support Our Future Leaders!

Imagine the joy of seeing our mariachi students thrive, knowing that you played a part in their journey.

It feels amazing to give back and invest in their dreams.

Join us in uplifting our students through the incredible Mariachi program! Our vibrant initiative not only teaches music but also empowers students to become leaders, overcome their fears, and work as a team. Through their dedication, they learn accountability and resilience, skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

Every donation goes directly toward essential concert and instrument supplies. Your contribution helps these talented young musicians shine on stage and beyond!

Mr. Zamarripa Fox Tech High School Grades 6-8

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.

San Antonio, 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

350 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL EON ONE MK2 Battery-Powered Column Speaker • Music & Arts $1,349.00 1 $1,349.00
Glasser Violin Bow Fiberglass Half-Lined Frog Leatherette Grip 4/4 Size • Music & Arts $51.99 15 $779.85
D'Addario Guitarron 6-String Set, Phosphor Bronze, Normal Tension • Music & Arts $39.99 8 $319.92
Super Sensitive Red Label Series Violin A String 4/4 Size, Medium • Music & Arts $5.99 20 $119.80
Geva Natural Violin Rosin 8 pack Violin Rosin Light Low Dust Resin Suit for Violin Viola & Cello • Amazon Business $7.99 8 $63.92
D'Addario Vihuela 5 String Set, Clear Nylon, Hard Tension • Music & Arts $5.99 10 $59.90
Super Sensitive Red Label Series Violin E String 4/4 Size, Medium • Music & Arts $2.99 20 $59.80
Honbay 100pcs 0.46mm Colorful Guitar Picks for Guitar, Ukulele, Bass • Amazon Business $8.39 5 $41.95

Materials cost

$2,794.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,866.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$505.77

Total project goal

$3,371.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,371.82

1 Donor

-$3,371.82

Donations toward project cost

-$2,866.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$505.77

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$0.00

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