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Mr. Wilson from Raleigh, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Traveling the World One Rhythm at a Time

Help me give my students the ability to learn about the world through rhythms and percussion instruments.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wilson's classroom raised $3,040

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is a diverse population of hardworking and earnest students. They show up each day hungry to learn about music. Thirty percent of our students require school instruments to participate. Funding of this project will help close the gap between those who have an instrument and those who do not.

My Project

Students will use these instruments to learn about other cultures, geography, and history. These instruments will be used to practice music both at home and in school. There are enough instruments to ensure that every student has one without having to purchase anything with their own money. We will study the rhythms used in everyday life as well as ceremonies and celebrations from around the world. We will also use them to give performances designed to educate and entertain the community. This project will enable my students to see the world one rhythm at a time!

Mr. Wilson Dillard Drive Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Raleigh, NC View local requests

More than half 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

999 students impacted 25donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toca 2300BB Conga Drum, Bahama blue • Amazon Business $369.00 2 $738.00
Remo DJ-0012-05 Mondo Djembe Drum - Earth, 12" • Amazon Business $229.00 2 $458.00
Remo DJ-0016-05 Mondo Djembe Drum - Earth, 16" • Amazon Business $349.00 1 $349.00
Meinl Percussion 18" Stand Alone Surdo with Hardwood Shell and Legs-NOT Made in China-Equipped with Napa and Synthetic Heads, 2-Year Warranty (SU18-L-AB-M) • Amazon Business $288.61 1 $288.61
Meinl Percussion SU16-L Stand Alone Aluminum Surdo with 16-Inch Synthetic Head • Amazon Business $256.49 1 $256.49
MUSICUBE Bongo Drum Set, 6” and 7” Percussion Instrument, FSC Wood and Metal Drum for Adult Kids Beginners Professionals with Tuning Wrench • Amazon Business $37.99 3 $113.97
UNOKKI Kalimba Thumb Piano - Kalimba 17 Key Musical Instruments w/ Kalimba Song Book Instructions, Tuning Hammer & More! Thumb Piano for Kids & Adults - Easy to Learn Finger Piano Music (Light Brown) • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
16 Pack Music Lummi Sticks for Kids, 8 Inch Rhythm Sticks with Carry Bag • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
8 Pairs (16 Packs) Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument, 8 Inch Natural Hardwood Rhythm Sticks with 2 Carry Bags for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

Materials cost

$2,336.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$182.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$35.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,583.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$455.87

Total project goal

$3,039.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,039.14

22 Donors

-$2,253.84

Donations toward project cost

-$1,920.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$333.08

match offer

-$779.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$662.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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