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Mr. Licari from Brooklyn, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beefing-Up the Modern Band!

Help me give my students some guitars, basses, and drum hardware so we can give more people the opportunity to play in our Modern Band.

  • $2,711 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The guitars, basses, and drum hardware will enhance my students' musical learning by providing them with high-quality instruments that inspire creativity and improve technique. Our program is growing rapidly, and we have more interest than available instruments, making it crucial to expand our resources.

My goal for this project is to foster a collaborative environment where students can explore various musical styles and develop their skills through hands-on experience.

What makes my students special is their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives; they bring passion and enthusiasm to their music education. By equipping them with the right tools, I aim to empower their artistic expression and build their confidence as musicians.

Mr. Licari PS 84 Jose De Diego Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Licari

Brooklyn, NY 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

300 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squier Affinity Series PJ Bass Maple Fingerboard Pack With Fender Rumble 15G Amp • Music & Arts $379.99 3 $1,139.97
Epiphone Les Paul Special-I Electric Guitar Player Pack Worn Pelham Blue • Music & Arts $259.00 4 $1,036.00
Jiayouy Drum Set Parts Hardware Pack 12pcs Bass Drum Claws & 54pcs Tension Rods(15mm-90mm) Cymbal Felts Hi-Hat Clutch Washer Sleeves and Base Wing Nuts Cymbal Replacement Accessories • Amazon Business $64.39 1 $64.39

Materials cost

$2,240.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,303.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$406.58

Total project goal

$2,710.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,710.55

6 Donors

-$1,439.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,238.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$200.85

match offer

-$1,253.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,065.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$188.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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