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Mr. Jativa from La Mesa, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Music Supplies

My students need essential supplies. Students who play woodwind, string and percussion instruments are in constant need of supplies in order to produce a quality sound on their instruments.

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My Students

I will be starting my fourth year teaching at this tremendous school. When I started, the school was transitioning from a traditional middle school to an arts academy. I teach instrumental music. Currently I teach four bands and two orchestras. We are a public school that is 4th-8th grade. Students are focused and driven to excel in the arts as well as academics. Students begin their journey at an early age and develop their passion for the arts as they progress through the program.

My Project

Students who choose an instrument such as a woodwind, string, or percussion instrument are in constant need of supplies. Woodwind players of reed instruments such as the saxophone or clarinet, need reeds to make their instruments produce a proper sound. String players are in constant need of strings as they wear out on a regular basis. Giving students access to these supplies will encourage more students to try these instruments. These supplies will also help students perform optimum sound quality on their instruments. Often times, when parents are in charge of purchasing these supplies, inferior quality and incorrect sizing is a common dilemma. This causes frustration as parents need to make multiple trips to the music store and students are unable to be productive in the classroom for days at a time. Having these supplies on hand will alleviate this problem and create a productive classroom environment.

Mr. Jativa La Mesa Arts Academy Grades 6-8

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

999 students impacted 57donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $137.77 3 $413.31
Protec Bassoon PRO PAC Case, Model PB317 • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
D'Addario Prelude Viola String Set, Long Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $27.29 4 $109.16
D'Addario Prelude Cello String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $48.25 2 $96.50
Guardian CW-012-ST Featherweight Case, Tenor Saxophone • Amazon Business $80.28 1 $80.28
Vandoren SR443 Bari Sax ZZ Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5 • Amazon Business $35.58 2 $71.16
Hodge Silk Clarinet Swab - Black • Amazon Business $11.89 5 $59.45
D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $16.69 3 $50.07
Vandoren SR2725 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5 • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension • Amazon Business $15.16 3 $45.48
Vandoren CR123 Bass Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5 • Amazon Business $22.54 2 $45.08
Hodge Alto Sax Silk Swab • Amazon Business $13.59 3 $40.77
Hodge Flute Silk Swab • Amazon Business $7.38 5 $36.90
Vandoren SR2125 Alto Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 10 • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Vandoren CR1025 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 10 • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Vandoren CR103 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 10 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Super Sensitive Dark Violin Rosin • Amazon Business $5.21 4 $20.84
Roche Thomas RT125 RT125 Mi-T-Mist Disinfectant, 32 oz • Amazon Business $20.32 1 $20.32
Yamaha YACSGK4 Synthetic Tuning Slide Grease - 5g Twist Stick • Amazon Business $9.70 2 $19.40
Aibay Black Reed Holder Bassoon Reed Case for 6 reeds • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Pop's Upright Bass Rosin • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Yamaha YAC1021P Trombone Slide Oil • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Korg CA40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Blue Juice Valve Oil • Amazon Business $7.34 2 $14.68
Sherman's VP-01C Bow Rosin - Cello - Dark • Amazon Business $6.95 2 $13.90
Jones JR201MS Bassoon Reed; Medium Soft • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Korg CM200BK Clip-On microphone, Black • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hodge BB1 Bassoon Black Silk Swab • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Shenzhen Ymc 12567 Alto/tenor Sax Clarinet Mouthpiece Patches Pads Cushions, Black, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95

Materials cost

$1,498.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $137.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,687.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$297.82

Total project goal

$1,985.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,985.46

54 Donors

-$1,962.16

Donations toward project cost

-$1,687.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$274.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.30

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