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Ms. Iezzi from New Haven, CT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Saxophone Sounds for the Future

Help me give my students a new alto saxophone to freshen our school band’s inventory.

  • 3 donors
  • $2,047 still needed

expires Jan 08

  • 3 donors
  • $2,047 still needed
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My Project

The alto saxophone is one of the most popular instruments in my band, but the saxophones we currently have are very old and constantly need repairs. My students often get discouraged when an instrument doesn’t work the way it should, and it makes learning even harder. By providing a brand-new alto saxophone, I can give my students the chance to experience the joy of playing on an instrument that works perfectly and lets them focus on their music.

This new saxophone will be an important addition to our band for many years to come.

It will give current students a reliable instrument to play and will remain a part of our inventory so that future students can benefit as well. Having a dependable alto saxophone will help my students play with confidence, stay motivated, and feel proud of the sound they create together as a band.

Ms. Iezzi Mauro-Sheridan Sci-Tech-Comm 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.

New Haven, CT 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Student alto saxophone • JC Music $1,998.00 1 $1,998.00

Materials cost

$1,998.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,057.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$363.17

Total project goal

$2,421.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,421.14

3 Donors

-$375.00

Donations toward project cost

-$318.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.25

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$2,046.14

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