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Ms. Reed from Hamilton, NJ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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4 New Timpani Drums for Our Band Program!

Help me give my students a full set of 4 brand-new timpani drums that will used by the future musicians for many years to come.

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  • $5716 still needed thanks to a match offer

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My Project

Please help me raise the money to purchase 4 new timpani drums for my band students. Our middle school is a Title I program meaning that more than 50% of our student population comes from low-income families and are provided free or reduced meals, and other resources throughout the school day. The goal of Title I is to ensure that all children have access to a high-quality education. We are raising funds to upgrade the curriculum for our student musicians. In our band program, we have 200 students who represent a socioeconomically diverse community, with 50% of our population speaking Spanish. We have created an inclusive and supportive community with learners of all ability levels. Our program includes access to music for students with a range of physical limitations as well as students who are exemplary role models of musicianship. Our students in the band program proudly represent the student body at our middle school.

Ms. Reed Richard C Crockett 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.

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Hamilton, NJ 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

Never Before Funded 200 students impacted 48donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Majestic Copper Symphonic Timpani 29 in. Hammered • Music & Arts $3,673.00 1 $3,673.00
Majestic Copper Symphonic Timpani 26 in. Hammered • Music & Arts $3,608.00 1 $3,608.00
Majestic Copper Symphonic Timpani 20 in. Hammered • Music & Arts $3,514.00 1 $3,514.00
Majestic FRP Kettle Symphonic Timpano 23 in. • Music & Arts $2,136.00 1 $2,136.00

Materials cost

$12,931.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$193.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$13,154.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$2,321.46

Total project goal

$15,476.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $15,476.42

35 Donors

-$3,510.00

Donations toward project cost

-$3,012.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$497.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$500.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$425.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.41

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 $11,432.01

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