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Mrs. Mayo from Gillette, WY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Rhythms: Elevating Beginner Percussion With Quality Drumsticks and Mallets

Help me give my students quality mallets and drum sticks for beginning percussion class.

  • $437 goal

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My Project

Acquiring consistent, high-quality drumsticks and mallets through this project will significantly enhance the learning experience for our budding musicians. By ensuring that every student has access to the same level of equipment, we eliminate the disparities caused by varying resources and online purchases. This uniformity is crucial in creating a harmonious and cohesive sound within our ensemble, fostering a sense of unity and professionalism. Our goal is to establish a solid foundation for musical growth, where every student, regardless of their personal financial situation, can excel and contribute equally. This project aims to cultivate a supportive environment, emphasizing the inclusivity that makes our students truly special.

Mrs. Mayo Hillcrest Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Gillette, WY 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 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Balter Mallets Basics Black Birch Keyboard Mallets Medium Blue Yarn • Woodwind and Brasswind $27.99 6 $167.94
Innovative Percussion Fundamental Series Keyboard Mallets Medium Xylophone • Woodwind and Brasswind $14.95 6 $89.70
Vic Firth American Custom SD1 General Drum Sticks • Woodwind and Brasswind $12.99 6 $77.94

Materials cost

$335.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.40

Total project goal

$436.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$436.01

1 Donor

-$436.01

Donations toward project cost

-$370.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.40

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$0.00

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