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Mr. Velez from Miami, FL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Band No Music Stands

Help me give my students much-needed music stands.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Velez's classroom raised $681

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our band program is thriving with passionate and dedicated young musicians, but we currently have no music stands at all. Students are forced to balance their sheet music on laps, chairs, or even the floor, which makes it difficult to maintain proper posture and focus during rehearsals. Having music stands would greatly improve our efficiency, comfort, and overall musicianship during practice and performance. This donation would not only support our current students but serve as a long-term investment in the future of music education at our school. These stands will be used year after year, impacting multiple generations of aspiring musicians. Your support will help us create an environment where students can truly grow and take pride in their craft. With your help, we can elevate our program to the next level and continue building a legacy of excellence in music.

Mr. Velez Dr H W Mack-W Little River K-8 Grades 3-5

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Miami, FL View local requests

More than half 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

85 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Musician's Gear MST50 Tripod Orchestral Music Stand 6-Pack • Music & Arts $179.99 3 $539.97

Materials cost

$539.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.01

Total project goal

$680.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $680.08

2 Donors

-$680.08

Donations toward project cost

-$578.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.01

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 $0.00

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