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Mr. Smith from Durham, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring the World One Beat at a Time

Help me give my students the sound of a professional drumline by helping to purchase this drum.

  • $535 goal

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My Students

Wow, where do I begin? One of the main things I love about my students are the way they are so optimistic about the school year starting back-up so we can continue our drumline season. These kids have had to endure a school year ending abruptly due to Covid-19, and to work remotely this entire school year is a truely amazing. Even though my 8th graders are not going to have a drumline season this year, they are still eager to help train the 6th, and 7th graders for next year.

My students have become the musical ambassadors of the community, and for the community.

Many of them have the talents to do so much, but not the neccesary resources or opportunities to display these talents. When we travel to different cities and perform at a variety of events. they represent the communities they are from with respect, discipline, and musicianship.

My Project

This new marching snare drum will give our group a sound like professional drumlines that consist of older kids. During the past 12 years this group has practiced for hundreds of hours, and has traveled to countless cities, and states. With so much wear and tear on our current drums, they are in need of constant repair.

With this new edition to our current drums, the kids will really see that hard work, and dedication does pay off when donors such as yourselves assist in the purchasing of new drums to assist in their continued success in music.

Mr. Smith Lowes Grove Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Durham, NC 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

HBCU Alum 28 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Competitor High-Tension Marching Snare Drum • Woodwind and Brasswind $387.99 1 $387.99

Materials cost

$387.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.13

Total project goal

$534.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $534.20

2 Donors

-$279.60

Donations toward project cost

-$237.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.94

match offer

-$254.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.19

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 $0.00

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