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Mr. Gunther from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Doubling the Music Program!

My students need these mouthpieces, reeds, swabs, and valve oil to continue studying music. Next year, we plan to double the size of the music program at the high school!

  • $1,485 goal

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My Students

My students meet and exceed my expectations every day, but our lack of materials makes it hard for them to continue to move forward. While our courses are focused on instrumental music, I stress musical literacy across all genres. Our bands play music ranging from Eminem to Beethoven.

Next year, the music program will reach over 100 students (roughly a third of the school's population), and is growing steadily.

While 96% of the Class of 2014 graduated from high school in 4 years and 96% of those students enrolled in college, 35% of their families earn less than $15,000 per year and almost 50% of children in our area live in poverty. 94% of our students qualify for free or reduced cost lunch. My music students are highly motivated to learn and push their abilities every day, but they are limited by our lack of resources. This project will help more of our students to participate in music.

My Project

For the 2016-2017 academic year, my school has invested in the arts by hiring me as a full time high school teacher! Previously, I was teaching half-time in the elementary school and half-time in the high school. With me in a full-time position, our administration plans to double the number of music classes offered in the high school, which is hugely exciting, but it means we need a lot more equipment!

These supplies will enable students to effectively use their instruments over the course of the year.

Mouthpieces, reeds, swabs, and valve oil are essential to play and maintain the instruments we have!

Mr. Gunther Leaders In Our Neighborhood (LION) Charter - Upper Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, 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

100 students impacted 31donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Small Shank Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece • Woodwind and Brasswind $66.10 4 $264.40
Alto Saxophone Reeds, Box of 25 • Woodwind and Brasswind $48.99 3 $146.97
Tenor Saxophone Reeds, Box of 25 • Woodwind and Brasswind $70.99 2 $141.98
Bb Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 • Woodwind and Brasswind $35.29 4 $141.16
YAC1601 Bb Clarinet Ligature • Woodwind and Brasswind $9.98 10 $99.80
Trumpet Mouthpieces in Silver • Woodwind and Brasswind $23.10 4 $92.40
12-Pack Drumsticks • Woodwind and Brasswind $39.99 2 $79.98
YAC1611 Tenor Sax Ligature • Woodwind and Brasswind $9.99 6 $59.94
YAC1607 Alto Saxophone Ligature • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.99 5 $54.95
Fast Valve, Slide and Key Oil • Woodwind and Brasswind $4.99 10 $49.90
Saxophone Swabs • Woodwind and Brasswind $9.99 2 $19.98
Saxophone Swabs • Woodwind and Brasswind $9.99 2 $19.98
Cork Grease • Woodwind and Brasswind $1.25 15 $18.75
Brass Mouthpiece Brush • Woodwind and Brasswind $2.80 5 $14.00
Woodwind Mouthpiece Brush • Woodwind and Brasswind $2.29 4 $9.16

Materials cost

$1,213.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,261.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.63

Total project goal

$1,484.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,484.18

30 Donors

-$1,452.20

Donations toward project cost

-$1,261.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$190.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.98

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