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Mr. Sikorski from Vineland NJ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shake Your Binder?!

Help me give my students a new, high-quality tambourine, binders for storing their music, and Band-aids.

  • $262 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

As our music programs continue to expand, we find ourselves needing some supplies that were not previously thought of. Heavy-duty black binders will be used during small group performances. This will allow the music to stay in place and dry - essentials for playing outdoors! In addition, it will keep the music organized and easy to store and transport.

We also are in need of a high-quality tambourine, as we have percussion students working on audition materials for college and local area honors bands.

Having a quality instrument, as well as a case to protect it, is needed to ensure they are able to play with the proper technique and sound great. Lastly, we need some Band-aids...because every classroom needs them...but especially one with many pokey guitar strings!

Mr. Sikorski
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Traditional Goat-Skin Wood Tambourine Two Rows • Woodwind and Brasswind $74.99 1 $74.99
Staples Heavy Duty 1" 3-Ring View Binders, Black, 12/Pack (24664CT) • Staples $68.99 1 $68.99
10" Tambourine Bag • Woodwind and Brasswind $29.00 1 $29.00
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, All One Size, 100 Count (556241) • Staples $16.49 1 $16.49

Materials cost

$189.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.23

Total project goal

$261.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $261.54

19 Donors

-$186.36

Donations toward project cost

-$184.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.30

match offer

-$45.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.18

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 $0.00

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