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Ms. Foots from Mobile, AL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Anchoring Our Mallet Keyboard Ensemble With An Eco-Friendly Bass Xylophone

Help me give my students a bass xylophone from a company that is renowned for integrating sustainability into their Orff instruments.

  • 12 donors
  • $1,530 still needed

expires Sep 13

  • 12 donors
  • $1,530 still needed
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My Project

My music students are always excited to play xylophones and love creating music together. Their enthusiasm has led several of them to request expanding our keyboard instrument ensemble by incorporating a metal bass xylophone. This bass metallophone addition would not only enrich our music with much-needed deeper tones but also provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of musical structure and harmony.

Not only are my students pursuing musical excellence, but as STEM-focused individuals, they are learning to make environmentally conscious choices.

We would like to add a bass metallophone crafted from eco-friendly materials, such as FSC-certified woods and non-toxic finishes, to ensure that our instrument is sustainably sourced and produced. By investing in a high-quality instrument, we will reduce the need for frequent replacement, thereby minimizing waste and promoting a sustainable approach to resource use. Through this project, we seek to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability in music education, encouraging students and the broader community to consider the environmental impact of their choices.

By supporting this project, you are not only helping to enrich our students' musical education but also empowering them to become more environmentally conscious individuals who understand the importance of sustainability in all aspects of life. Thank you for your support in helping us create a 'harmonious' blend of music and environmental stewardship that will last for years to come.

Ms. Foots Eichold - Mertz School Math & Science Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

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Mobile, AL 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

420 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sonor Orff Primary Line FSC Deep Bass Metallophone Diatonic • Music & Arts $1,430.00 1 $1,430.00

Materials cost

$1,430.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$116.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,597.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$282.00

Total project goal

$1,879.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,879.99

7 Donors

-$199.00

Donations toward project cost

-$187.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$130.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.00

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$1,529.99

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