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Mr. Kilby from N. Charleston, SC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Auxiliary Percussion: Anything but Auxiliary!

Help me give my students the appropriate rhythm section instruments to support our percussion ensemble and steel band. Auxiliary percussion instruments are anything but auxiliary- they define the genres that we play!

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My Students

I teach two percussion ensemble classes with a total of 14 students, and then 4 steel drums classes with a total of 63 students. The steel drum ensemble has students at a variety of different levels, some who have played steel drums for 3 years, others who have never played a musical instrument. In the beginning of the year, many of my steel drum students were on suspension lists for behavior problems- now my most troubled class is playing grade 5 music (what a college steel band might play). I know that I could push them further if they felt that what they are doing was greatly supported by the community, and if the necessary rhythm section instruments were in good shape.

My Project

Many of the genres that we play are defined by instruments that we are missing or are in rough shape. For example, it is hard to play a cha-cha without a cha bell (named for the genre!), timbales, and congas. Auxiliary instruments are the MOST important for creating an authentic sound, and therefore respecting the traditions that the instruments come from.

Maybe even more importantly, some of the students that take my classes have never played a musical instrument before, and need to work on an instrument that is less overwhelming than a set of 6 pans.

A guiro, although requiring a technically nuanced approach, can teach simpler concepts at appropriate pacing- time, touch, feel. This year, class sizes were quite large- frankly too large for the number of instruments we have in good condition. We rehearse in a trailer that is very limited in size and can't add larger instruments for more players. Having cowbell players, conga players, and guira players will give students that are waiting for a turn to play steel drums something meaningful and authentic to learn.

Mr. Kilby Fort Dorchester High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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N. Charleston, SC 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

77 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Performer Series 3-Piece Conga Set with Chrome Hardware • Woodwind and Brasswind $649.99 1 $649.99
Matador Timbales • Woodwind and Brasswind $464.99 1 $464.99
Merengue Guira • Woodwind and Brasswind $72.61 1 $72.61
Sound Level Meter • Woodwind and Brasswind $69.99 1 $69.99
Jam Block with Bracket • Woodwind and Brasswind $34.99 1 $34.99
LP243 Super Guiro • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.24 1 $32.24
LP ES-2 Salsa Bell Cha Cha Cowbell High Pitch • Woodwind and Brasswind $31.33 1 $31.33
Pro Maracas • Woodwind and Brasswind $25.97 1 $25.97

Materials cost

$1,382.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $97.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,530.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$270.05

Total project goal

$1,800.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,800.33

11 Donors

-$1,490.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,368.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$190.34

Match offers toward project cost

-$161.79

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$120.00

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 $0.00

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