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Ms. Carandola from Staten Island, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Percussion, Pretty Please!

Help me give my students in band a real chance at playing ensemble music with this snare and bass drum!

  • $1,557 goal

This project expired on April 4, 2024.

This project expired on April 4, 2024.

My Project

My band students are currently struggling without real percussion for our instrumental ensemble. We desperately need a snare drum and a bass drum to bring our ensemble together. These instruments would significantly help our students, as we currently have broken instruments and our percussionists have been using practice pads and broken drums.

I have told my students from Day 1 that percussion is the heartbeat of our band, and with your help, you can make our heartbeat stronger than ever.

These instruments will be used by children for years to come. My students look forward to music and band every day. We would love your help in completing our percussion section!

Ms. Carandola PS 39 Francis J Murphy Junior Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearl Concert Bass Drum Midnight Black 14x28 • Woodwind and Brasswind $921.99 1 $921.99
Pearl SK910C Educational Snare Kit with Rolling Cart 14 x 5.5 in. • Woodwind and Brasswind $247.20 1 $247.20
Verve Concert Bass Drum Folding Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $104.99 1 $104.99

Materials cost

$1,274.18

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,323.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$233.52

Total project goal

$1,556.81

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