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Mr. Pate from Evansville, IN is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strings for Young Musicians

Help me give my students new strings and rosin for their instruments and bows.

  • $384 goal

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My Project

These materials will be going toward young violin, viola, and cello players. The spring semester is exciting for music students. Many of them have their first opportunity to perform solos for medals and constructive feedback at local competitions. They work hard toward it in class every day. I tell them that their attitude and personality will shine through there in their tone.

A fresh set of strings affects the instrument's tone considerably.

I wish I could describe the look on a student's face when they hear the vibrancy of their new strings versus the old. As is, many of their strings are a number of years old. Please consider helping us liven our collective tone as we prepare for a diverse program of performances this year and in the future.

Mr. Pate Lodge Community School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Pate

Evansville, IN View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

42 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
D'Addario Helicore Violin String Set with Wound E, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
D'Addario Prelude Violin Single E String, 4/4 Scale, Light Tension • Amazon Business $15.19 5 $75.95
D’Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension – Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical and Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch to Prevent Corrosion, 1 Set • Amazon Business $15.19 5 $75.95
D'Addario Violin Rosin - Cello Rosin - Natural Rosin Violin, Light, Two Pack • Amazon Business $5.98 7 $41.86
D'Addario Violin Rosin - Cello Rosin - Natural Rosin Violin, Dark, Two Pack • Amazon Business $4.40 3 $13.20

Materials cost

$291.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.58

Total project goal

$383.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$383.87

1 Donor

-$326.29

Donations toward project cost

-$326.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$57.58

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$0.00

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