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Mr. Virag from Spring Church, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Band Needs Your Help!

My students need a trombone, a piccolo, a flute and cymbal straps!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Virag's classroom raised $570

This project is fully funded

My Students

The thrill of learning music is indescribable. It is a universal language that connects people throughout the world. Students learn this language when they join our band.

Our school district is situated in rural western Pennsylvania, 40 minutes outside of downtown Pittsburgh.

The band program has more than tripled in size. It has always been a center of pride for the school and community, but it has seen a tremendous amount of growth. The administration and support has allowed this growth to happen. With this growth, our budget has been stretched to the max. Our students are motivated and inspired student musicians who understand the importance of music. I am the only band director within the music department, and I teach grades 5 through 12. Though there is a tremendous amount of support, some students are unable to purchase instruments. Economics should never become a hindrance to a student who wants to learn music. Please help support this worthy cause to provide a great music education to students. My students need a trombone, a piccolo, a flute and cymbal straps.

My Project

Our students perform in a number of ensembles including concert band, marching band, jazz band, and a number of chamber ensembles including brass quintet and like instrument duets and trios. Every student should have the opportunity to perform music. Economic status should not be a hindrance to a child's education

Testing has become a major focus in schools today.

These tests do not teach the many life lessons that are learned within classes like music and band. Music classes can provide a lifetime of enjoyment and a skill that can provide them many benefits in life. These abilities can also lead to a great career in music or great success outside of music. I hope that you decide to donate to this worthy cause. Thank you!

Mr. Virag Apollo Ridge Middle 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.

Spring Church, PA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ETB-100 Series Student Trombone • Woodwind and Brasswind $179.99 1 $179.99
Student Series Piccolo Model AAPI-996 • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.99 1 $149.99
Model EFL-100 Student Flute • Woodwind and Brasswind $109.99 1 $109.99
Nylon Cymbal Straps • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.50 1 $7.50

Materials cost

$447.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.44

Total project goal

$569.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$569.62

6 Donors

-$323.47

Donations toward project cost

-$311.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

match offer

-$203.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$172.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.97

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$0.00

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