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

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Build A Band

Help me give my students a chance to participate in band!

  • $499 goal

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Mr. Witsell has another project! Donate to Carpet for Music Time to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $294.
2X

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 items that I am requesting are to provide a gateway to excellence. Part of the District music initiative is to create an elementary to high school feeder program. My school directly feeds two middle schools, and from the middle school program, they have a choice to go to other schools with band programs. These reeds, as well as grease and neck straps, will help support our students to branch out into other areas of New York City. With your support, our students will become lifelong lovers of music and the arts.

Mr. Witsell PS 16 Leonard Dunkly Grades 3-5

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

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.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rico Alto Saxophone Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $59.99 2 $119.98
Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 2.5 • Music & Arts $47.99 2 $95.98
D'Addario Reed Guard - Sax & Clarinet Reed Case - Fits Reeds for Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, & Alto Saxophone - Holds 4 Reeds - Prevents Warping - Black • Amazon Business $8.38 8 $67.04
Vandoren CG100/24 Cork Grease, Box of 24 • Amazon Business $46.88 1 $46.88
Protec Saxophone Neck Strap with Velour Neck Pad and Plastic Swivel Snap, 22-In. • Music & Arts $10.99 4 $43.96
Bach 1885 Valve Oil 1.6 oz. • Music & Arts $3.49 4 $13.96

Materials cost

$387.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.76

Total project goal

$498.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.38

3 Donors

-$489.55

Donations toward project cost

-$423.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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