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Mr. Karelis from New York, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Make Cardio Drumming a Big Hit!!

Help me give my students the heart-thumping beat-banging aerobic joy of cardio drumming!

  • $160 goal

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Mr. Karelis has another project! Donate to Nordic Walking for a Lifetime of Mental and Physical Wellness to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $449.
2X

My Project

Cardio Drumming mixes rhythm and aerobics in fun, engaging, and heart-pumping musical routines. Help me bring this highly adaptable fitness activity to life for my high school PE students. We have exercise balls and chairs to use as bases. The portable speaker that was generously funded by donors like you will provide our tunes. All we're missing are the drumsticks, a wireless headset mic to wear during instruction, and some tape to mark spaces on the floor.

Your donation will help my students reduce stress and anxiety, increase endurance and strength, and enhance coordination through creative exercises disguised as jam sessions!

Students will learn basic drumming skills like sticking and rudiments and practice aerobic movements like lunges, squats, and high knees. They will conclude their experience by creating a cardio drumming routine set to an upbeat song and lead their classmates in a workout.

My scholars are bright, creative, and eager to move to the groove. Won't you help us rock on?

Mr. Karelis Bard High School Early College Manhattan Grades 9-12

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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

600 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pairs 5A Drum Sticks Nylon Drumsticks Light Drumsticks Non Slip Exercise Drumsticks for Kids Adults Musical Instrument Percussion Accessories (Colored) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
School Specialty Vinyl Gym Tape School Pack - 1 inch x 60 yards - Set of 6 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $34.88 1 $34.88
Bietrun Wireless Microphone Headset with 1/4''Plug, 165ft Range, UHF Wireless Headset Mic & Handheld Mic 2 in 1, for Karaoke Speaker, Amplifier, Mic Speakers, PA System, Teaching, Fitness (Black) • Amazon Business $29.84 1 $29.84

Materials cost

$103.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.87

Total project goal

$159.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.14

2 Donors

-$138.85

Donations toward project cost

-$135.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.29

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 $0.00

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