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Mr. Stephens from Staten Island, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bells for Band

My students need 2 marching glockenspiels. We have some events coming up that may require our band to march. Without them our mallet players will be unable to participate.

  • $453 goal

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My Students

Our students come from a broad socio-economic background with one goal in mind. The goal is to have the most enriching experience in elementary school that they can get. The parents and staff are all an integral part of this goal. We are all working together to give the students as much experience as possible. Playing music is enriching, challenging and rewarding all at the same time.

Paying it forward is something we do at our school.

Filling our local food pantry is a year-round goal. Our chorus has traveled to the Walter Reed Medical Center to perform for our wounded warriors. They also perform for meals on wheels recipients. All of these experiences make our students who they are.

My Project

Our school currently participates in many community events. Our band has been invited to play at an upcoming parade. With these materials, it will enable our band to expand. These bells will enhance our sound. Serving our community has always been our goal. Our music program has been one way we can serve the greater community. Our mallet players will be accompanying us and with these bells will be able to play as well. The students are always excited when band starts each year. These instruments will give our students another reason to get excited. Never under-estimate the power of music.

Mr. Stephens PS 29 Bardwell Grades 3-5

More about Mr. Stephens

Staten Island, 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

800 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
32 glockenspiel with carrier • https://www.gear4music.com/us/en/basket/show $154.00 2 $308.00

Materials cost

$308.00

Vendor shipping charges

$42.10

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.89

Total project goal

$452.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$452.61

3 Donors

-$452.61

Donations toward project cost

-$384.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.89

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$0.00

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