Help me give my students reeds, instrument stands, drumsticks, mouthpieces, office supplies, and many other items to keep our music department running smoothly.
Our school is a public, four-year high school with a wide range of students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Approximately thirty-five to forty percent of our student body participates in fine arts on some level. Offering our music students the chance to succeed is my top priority. We strive daily to make opportunities available for our high school students to further their musical skills and expand their horizons.
Students attending our school have earned recognition at the district, state, regional, and national levels.
We have alumni working on Broadway, teaching college and public school music, and performing as professionals all over the world. Our music department has a one hundred year history of excellence, and we try everyday to live up to that legacy. We offer jazz band, two levels of string orchestra, and concert band, pep band, and marching band. We also have strong choral, guitar, drama, and fine arts programs.
My Project
When we are in a band or orchestra rehearsal and a students breaks a reed or a string, we can handle it one of two ways. Ask the student to sit out for the remainder of the day or until they can get a replacement. I can also walk into my office and get them the item they require to continue making music with the rest of the ensemble.
This is about more than convenience; it is about keeping the spirit of music alive.
When we have the ability to keep a student playing rather than sitting, it is that much easier to forge ahead with our rehearsals. Losing valuable time to a broken or missing part of an instrument is a seemingly easy fix, but only if the items are on hand.
D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension
• Amazon Business
$153.99
5
$769.95
Samsill Economy 3 Ring Binder Made in the USA, .5 Inch Round Ring Binder, Customizable Clear View Cover, White Pack of 4 (I08517C)
• Amazon Business
$11.55
10
$115.50
Viola Shoulder Rest
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$22.99
5
$114.95
Easy Model Violin Shoulder Rest
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$13.99
8
$111.92
Vic Firth 12-Pair American Classic Hickory Drumsticks Wood 5B
• Amazon Business
$109.99
1
$109.99
Bassoon Reed
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$25.99
4
$103.96
DS552B Low Brass Instrument Stand
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$102.99
1
$102.99
Oboe Reed
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$26.99
3
$80.97
DS561B Bass Clarinet/Bassoon Stand
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$67.00
1
$67.00
5C Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$29.99
2
$59.98
5C Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$28.54
2
$57.08
Vandoren CR103 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 10
• Amazon Business
$23.81
2
$47.62
Traditional Bass Clarinet Reeds
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$21.59
2
$43.18
Brother Genuine P-touch, TZe-231 4 Pack Tape (TZE2314PKB) ½”(0.47”) x 26.2 ft. (8m) 4-Pack Laminated P-Touch Tape, Black on White, Perfect for Indoor or Outdoor Use, Water Resistant, TZE2314PK, TZE231
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Vandoren SR243 Bari Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5
• Amazon Business
$36.93
1
$36.93
Amazon Basics 24-Pack AA Rechargeable Batteries, Performance 2,000 mAh Battery, Pre-Charged, Recharge up to 1000x
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Valve Oil
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$2.99
10
$29.90
Two Hole Violin Viola Mute
• Woodwind and Brasswind
$1.29
20
$25.80
Amazon Basics 12-Pack AAA Performance 800 mAh Rechargeable Batteries, Pre-Charged, Recharge up to 1000x
• Amazon Business
$10.48
1
$10.48
Materials cost
$1,958.18
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$118.47
3rd party payment processing fee
$29.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,136.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$376.94
Total project goal
$2,512.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,512.96
1 Donor
-$2,512.96
Donations toward project cost
-$2,136.02
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