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Mr. Tillman from Greenville SC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reed to Succeed!

Help me give my students reeds they will need to produce a great sound on their instruments!

  • $200 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My kids are the BEST! They have giving hearts and are grateful for everything they receive. I have been the band director for 6 years and although they are not biological, these are MY kids.

I get to share their successes and failures in life, not just band.

I inherited an almost failing program with 50% of the band quitting. We have come a LONG WAY! Due to the lower income area the kids need a little more help raising money equipment.

You have the chance to help us build a successful program and outstanding citizens of our world. ANY donation you give will be greatly appreciated!

My Project

Woodwind reeds are an essential resource for clarinet and saxophone band musicians to make a characteristic sound on their instruments. Most of the time my kid’s parents are unavailable to take them to the store or provide the money to buy new reeds. By having a supply of reeds available, we will be able to keep all kids engaged in each lesson without the worry or embarrassment of any uncontrollable circumstances. In order to make better citizens, we have implemented a plan for students to exchange non perishable food items in exchange for a reed and then donate the items to a local food bank. Others helping others and no handouts. Thank you for your generosity!

Mr. Tillman
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds • Woodwind and Brasswind $21.95 2 $43.90
Baritone Saxophone Reeds • Woodwind and Brasswind $35.95 1 $35.95
Alto Saxophone Reeds • Woodwind and Brasswind $27.95 1 $27.95
Tenor Saxophone Reeds • Woodwind and Brasswind $20.95 1 $20.95

Materials cost

$128.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.96

Total project goal

$199.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $199.72

3 Donors

-$121.00

Donations toward project cost

-$110.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.65

match offer

-$69.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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