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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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Saxophone Time!

Help me give my students a saxophone to expand our woodwind section in our band!

  • $296 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Absolutely thrilled to share the incredible journey of our school band! Being a part of this musical community is an absolute joy, and teaching these talented students has been an immensely rewarding experience.

Our dedicated students have poured their hearts into creating a beautiful and harmonious community of musicians.

Their hard work, support for each other, and the sheer joy of making music together are truly remarkable.

Now, envision this musical journey reaching new heights with the addition of our school's very first alto saxophone. The prospect of introducing this instrument promises to bring a cool and unique element to our band's sound.

However, to turn this vision into reality, we are seeking funding for the acquisition of the alto saxophone. Your consideration and support for this project would not only enrich the musical education of our students but also contribute to the vibrant artistic culture of our school.

Thank you for taking the time to consider our project. We are genuinely excited about the potential it holds and look forward to the continued growth of our musical community. Cheers to the power of music and education!

Ms. Joy Higginson - Lewis School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

1 student impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aisiweier Black/gold keys E Flat Alto Saxophone Brass Engraved Eb E-Flat Natural White Shell Button Wind Instrument with Case Belt Brush (Black/gold keys) • Amazon Business $218.00 1 $218.00

Materials cost

$218.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.34

Total project goal

$295.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.61

12 Donors

-$286.96

Donations toward project cost

-$251.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.65

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 $0.00

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