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Mr. Okamura from Santa Clara, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Okamura's classroom raised $2,058

Practice to Performance: Give My Students the Sound They Deserve!

Help me give my students a Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack (15", 17", 19", 21") to enhance their drumkit with high-quality, dark, and sweet cymbals for a variety of musical styles.

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Mr. Okamura Cabrillo Middle School
Santa Clara, CA Grades 6-8

My Project

We are incredibly passionate about our students and the joy they find in music. Each of them brings a unique energy and drive to the classroom, and our mission is to help them express themselves through their instruments. The cymbals we’re requesting, the Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack, will make a profound difference in their musical growth. These top-tier, versatile cymbals will not only inspire creativity and enhance their sound, but also significantly improve their learning experience. They have the perfect balance of darkness and sweetness, offering fast response times and rich textures that will allow our students to explore new dynamics, rhythms, and musical styles.

This project aims to give our students the tools they need to excel in their musical journey—especially in percussion, where sound quality is critical.

With these cymbals, they can experiment with different tones and techniques, whether practicing in the studio or performing on stage. By giving them access to professional-grade equipment, we want to elevate their playing experience, help them grow technically, and encourage them to push their musical boundaries.

What makes our students truly special is their unyielding dedication and enthusiasm for learning music. They are always eager to improve, take on challenges, and explore the beauty of music in new ways. These cymbals will elevate their sound and provide them with the confidence to perform at their highest level, demonstrating their determination to excel in music.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

240 students impacted 15 donors
Mr. Okamura Cabrillo Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Santa Clara, CA View local requests 240 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack, 15", 17", 19", 21" • Music & Arts $1,553.44 1 $1,553.44

Materials cost

$1,553.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $142.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,748.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$308.63

Total project goal

$2,057.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,057.51

8 Donors

-$1,772.40

Donations toward project cost

-$1,633.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$139.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$136.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$115.60

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.11

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 $0.00

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