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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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Crashing Into 2023

Help me give my students some different cymbals to choose from for marching band!

  • $2,538 goal

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My Project

One of the most important roles in a front ensemble is to help the band sound their best using creative cymbal combinations. In the marching band, ensemble suspended rolls create a blended sound that helps elevate the excitement leading to a "hit" or full ensemble passage. They also mask the attack and releases from the wind players, creating the illusion of a constant sound. Help us contribute as a percussion section to a mature ensemble sound using the appropriate tools for the job!

We'll use the China Cymbals to punctuate phrases, talk about different articulations, and to create exciting new sounds!

Mr. Kilby Fort Dorchester High School Grades 9-12

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. Kilby

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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
K Custom Special Dry China • Woodwind and Brasswind $409.95 2 $819.90
A Series China High Cymbal • Woodwind and Brasswind $319.95 2 $639.90
A Series Splash Cymbal • Woodwind and Brasswind $124.95 4 $499.80

Materials cost

$1,959.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$138.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,157.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$380.67

Total project goal

$2,537.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,537.81

8 Donors

-$1,452.81

Donations toward project cost

-$1,234.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$217.92

match offer

-$1,085.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$922.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$162.75

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$0.00

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