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Mr. Virag from Spring Church, PA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhance Our Band With New Orchestral Ratchets

Help me give my students a replacement for our Meinl Percussion Orchestra Ratchet and a snare drum clamp for our marching band.

  • $209 goal

This project expired on June 5, 2025.

This project expired on June 5, 2025.

My Project

Our band program is in need of a replacement for our Meinl Percussion Orchestra Ratchet, an essential instrument that helps create dynamic, crisp, and sustained rattle effects in our performances. This instrument is commonly used in orchestral settings and adds a unique layer of sound that enhances our music.

The orchestra ratchet allows students to produce quick, cabasa-like notes as well as long, sustained rattle effects with clear projection.

It is designed for controlled accents, making it a valuable tool for teaching precision and rhythm. With an easy-to-grip hand crank and the option to be mounted on a stand or played by hand, it provides versatility for various performance settings.

By funding this project, you will help our students continue to explore and develop their percussion skills while maintaining the quality of our band's sound.

Mr. Virag Apollo Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

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Spring Church, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

250 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MEINL Orchestra Ratchet • Music & Arts $49.99 2 $99.98
LP Percussion Claw • Music & Arts $45.00 1 $45.00

Materials cost

$144.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$177.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.26

Total project goal

$208.41

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