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Mrs. Engelhard from Mc Kees Rocks, PA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Instrument Pad Savers

Help me give my students clarinet and flute pad savers to help maintain their instruments.

  • $326 goal

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My Project

A flute and clarinet pad saver is an essential tool for maintaining woodwind instruments, ensuring their longevity and optimal performance. These absorbent and specially designed cleaners are inserted into the instrument after playing to wick away moisture from the pads and inner body. Excess moisture can cause pads to swell, stick, or deteriorate over time, leading to costly repairs or replacements. By using a pad saver, players can help protect the delicate mechanisms of their flute or clarinet, ensuring consistent playability and a longer lifespan for the instrument.

For students, especially those in beginning band programs, pad savers offer a simple and effective way to develop good instrument care habits.

Regular use of a pad saver teaches responsibility and helps maintain the instrument in proper working condition, preventing avoidable issues that could hinder a student’s progress. Additionally, a well-maintained instrument is more likely to produce a clear and consistent tone, enhancing the student’s confidence and enjoyment of playing. Overall, incorporating a pad saver into daily care routines is an easy and valuable step for both maintaining the instrument and supporting students’ musical growth.

Mrs. Engelhard Sto - Rox Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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Mc Kees Rocks, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
D'Addario Padgard, Bb Clarinet • Amazon Business $13.99 9 $125.91
Rico Padgard, Flute • Amazon Business $12.99 9 $116.91

Materials cost

$242.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.79

Total project goal

$325.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $325.25

5 Donors

-$269.19

Donations toward project cost

-$262.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.33

match offer

-$16.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$13.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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