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Mrs. Swaile from Erie, MI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Instruments of Change: Unlocking Mason Students’ Musical Magic!”

Help me give my students full access to music education with instruments such as the bassoon, a financially challenging instrument to purchase with our limited funding.

  • $16,412 goal

This project expired on March 25, 2025.

This project expired on March 25, 2025.

My Project

Welcome to Eagle Nation, where our students soar high with grit, determination, and a splash of creativity! Our school is home to an incredible mix of learners from diverse backgrounds. While our families are deeply committed to supporting their children, the price tag on some extracurriculars—like joining the band—can be a high note they just can’t reach. But here’s the good news: our students are ready to play, they just need the instruments to get started!

Why This Matters

Picture this: a band room buzzing with energy, kids discovering their rhythm, and new friendships forming over trombones and clarinets. Now, imagine if half the students couldn’t join because the cost of instruments was too steep. Heartbreaking, right? That’s what we’re working to change. A strong band program builds confidence, teamwork, and creativity, but for too many of our kids, this opportunity feels like an encore they’ll never get to play.

How You Can Help

With your donation, we’ll stock our band room with a range of instruments that students can borrow—for free! Your generosity will turn “I wish I could” into “I’m proud to play” for kids across our district. From trumpets to tubas, every note played will carry a tune of gratitude and opportunity.

Your Impact

By supporting this project, you’ll do more than provide instruments—you’ll spark dreams, ignite talents, and help every student.

Mrs. Swaile Mason Central Elementary School 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fox Renard Model 41 Bassoon • Music & Arts $7,400.00 1 $7,400.00
Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Silver • Music & Arts $3,699.99 1 $3,699.99
Yamaha YCL-221 Student Bass Clarinet With Low Eb • Music & Arts $2,613.99 1 $2,613.99

Materials cost

$13,713.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$205.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$13,949.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$2,461.71

Total project goal

$16,411.40

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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