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Mr. Virag from Spring Church, PA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Striking Rhythms: Empower Triangle and Auxiliary Percussionists with Your Generosity!

Help me give my students new percussion instruments with new triangles, bass drum beaters and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Virag's classroom raised $216

This project is fully funded

My Project

Percussion instruments are the heartbeat of any ensemble, yet they often bear the brunt of wear and tear. With an immense amount of participation and countless performances, these instruments require constant maintenance and replacement to keep the rhythm alive.

By supporting this project, you're not just providing instruments; you're fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.

Your donation will enable more performances, host honors bands, and ensure that every beat resonates with precision and passion. Join us in striking the right chord for the future of percussion!

Mr. Virag Apollo Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Spring Church, PA 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

250 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flexitone Large • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Flexitone Large • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
SUPVOX Bass Drum Beaters Drum Drum Mallet Stick Beater for Percussion Instrument Accessory Part Bass Drum Pedal Hammer • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
MUKLEI 10 Pack Percussion Triangles With Strikers, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Inches Musical Steel Triangle Set, Music Triangle Instruments for Music Learning • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MUKCHAP 6 Pack Musical Triangle Instrument Set, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Inch Musical Triangle with Striker, Musical Steel Triangle Percussion Instrument for Rhythm Education and Ornament • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Jiayouy 14.17" Bass Drum Mallet Stick Timpani Mallets Wool Felt Head & Wood Handles Drum Stick Percussion Instrument Band Accessory 1Pcs • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
20Pcs Yootones Cymbal Stand Felt Washer & Plastic Drum Cymbal Stand Sleeves Drum Accessories • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
TreeWorks Chimes Triangle Beaters/Strikers, Set of 3 — Made in U.S.A. — Stainless Steel with Variable Weight and Thickness for Different Sounds, Includes Storage Container (TRE03btr) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TreeWorks Chimes Triangle Beaters/Strikers, Set of 3 — Made in U.S.A. — Stainless Steel with Variable Weight and Thickness for Different Sounds, Includes Storage Container (TRE03btr) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
60 Pieces Drum Gel Drum Dampeners Pads Silicone Drum Silencers Soft Drum Dampening Gel Pads Drums Soft Drum Dampeners for Drums Cymbals Tone Control • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$151.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.34

Total project goal

$215.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $215.60

2 Donors

-$188.55

Donations toward project cost

-$183.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.05

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