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Mr. Dorsett from Indianapolis, IN is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Need For Reed

Help me give my students quality clarinet, bass clarinet, and alto saxophone reeds.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Dorsett's classroom raised $448

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

On the near east side of Indianapolis, Harshman Middle School boasts a diverse student population that comes from over 25 elementary schools throughout the city. Our band program is continuing to grow with over 150 students (and now an orchestra program with nearly 100 students!) Most students are learning an instrument for the first time. The band experience brings out a lot of excitement in our students and school culture. We appreciate your support. Go band!

In band, woodwind players use reeds, small filed pieces of wood to produce their sound.

This happens by the reed vibrating against the mouthpiece to create the sound waves that enter the instrument. Over time, reeds can wear out and get chips in them. Imagine trying to start your car, but your key has a chip. Your car won't start! Same thing with a reed.

Quality reeds will help the students produce quality sounds.

Your support will help all students playing clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone. Thank you for your support!

Mr. Dorsett H.L. Harshman Middle School 501 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $50.99 3 $152.97
Rico Alto Saxophone Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $61.99 2 $123.98
Rico Bass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $33.99 2 $67.98

Materials cost

$344.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.08

Total project goal

$447.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$447.18

6 Donors

-$335.00

Donations toward project cost

-$295.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.25

match offer

-$99.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.94

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$0.00

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