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Mr. Lam from Lowell, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleash the Harmony: Music Folders for Chorus

Help me give my students professional music folders that will last for years to come!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lam's classroom raised $480

This project is fully funded

My Project

This is my second year at a Title I public school that provides students arts opportunities. I currently teach middle school chorus at the end of the day. Every two months, I find myself going out to purchase folders because the ones they are currently using do not last. They are made out of paper and easily rip when putting music in/out.

These folders will give my students the confidence to shine on stage while holding professional folders.

These music folders will also protect sheet music from damage, such as tears or spills. Sturdy folders can withstand frequent use and transportation. This year, my chorus sang at three nursing homes as part of our outreach initiative. Their current folders were hanging by a thread.

Using these new folders will also foster growth in musicianship and responsibility. My students will take pride in their music and their ability to keep it organized and accessible. Please consider donating and sharing this project, and thank you in advance!

Mr. Lam J.G. Pyne Arts Magnet 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.

Lowell, 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

30 students impacted 36donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marlo Plastics Choral Folder 7-3/4 x 11 With 7 Elastic Stays and 2 Clear, Flat, • Music & Arts $11.99 31 $371.69

Materials cost

$371.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.87

Total project goal

$479.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$479.14

32 Donors

-$229.00

Donations toward project cost

-$221.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$218.61

Match offers toward project cost

-$185.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.53

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$0.00

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