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Ms. Joy from Roxbury, MA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reeds for Reading!

Help me give my students reeds in order to be able to practice freely on their saxophone and clarinet instruments!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Joy's classroom raised $265

This project is fully funded

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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

Ensuring an abundant supply of reeds is indispensable for the success of any music program. With adequate funding, this project aims to provide students with the means to regularly and safely replace their reeds. This initiative not only enhances the quality of their musical output but also ensures the maintenance of hygienic safety associated with playing reeded woodwind instruments. The ability for students to access fresh reeds consistently will contribute significantly to their musical development, fostering an environment where they can continually refine their skills and achieve a higher standard of performance. Your support in realizing this aspect of our music program is sincerely appreciated.

Your commitment to supporting this endeavor goes beyond the musical realm; it directly impacts the well-being of our students by prioritizing the hygienic aspects of playing reeded instruments.

By providing the necessary resources for regular reed replacement, you are contributing to a safe and conducive learning environment for our budding musicians. We are truly grateful for your support in making this crucial aspect of our music program a reality.

Thank you!

Cheers!

Ms. Joy Higginson - Lewis School Grades 6-8

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.

Roxbury, MA 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

188 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
D’Addario Woodwinds Saxophone Reeds - Reeds for Alto Saxophone - Thinner Vamp Cut for Ease of Play, Traditional Blank for Clear Sound, Unfiled for Powerful Tone - Alto Sax Reeds 2 Strength, 50-Pack • Amazon Business $111.87 1 $111.87
Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds - Reeds for Clarinet - Thinner Vamp Cut & Unfiled for Ease of Play, Traditional Blank for Clear Sound - Clarinet Reeds 2 Strength, 50-Pack • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$191.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.66

Total project goal

$264.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $264.40

1 Donor

-$264.40

Donations toward project cost

-$224.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.66

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 $0.00

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