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Mr. Withers from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Go Band!

My students need mouthpieces, reeds, and other band supplies to start this new musical school year.

  • $972 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

If a band plays, but there's no equipment, do they make a sound? Wonderful students are in need of new materials to make their beautiful music.

The students in our school live in tough areas.

Frankly, one of the things that keep our children out of trouble is the discipline of music. They mature into responsible teenagers when challenged with the task of musicianship, leadership, and scholarship. Nothing brings me more pride than seeing a child develop into a fine, well-rounded musician, and making that conscious choice, when there are so many distractions around them. Our students love music, and for some students, music is all they have.

My Project

Music in public schools is constantly being diminished. Our students love playing music and with each year it becomes more difficult for these musicians to embrace their talents. With this generous donation of mouthpieces, reeds, and drumsticks, our students will have the resources to perform at festivals and competitions this year. It will also will allow new students to learn instruments and develop a love for music. New and experienced musicians will be afforded the opportunity to engage in this performance art.

Simply put, our students need these resources so that their talents don't fall by the wayside as so many different schools do.

This will guarantee at least one more year of instrumental performing arts that so many students engage in. This incredible donation will foster learning and will undoubtedly create a life-long appreciation (potentially a new career path) for some. Thank you in advance for contributing to the arts of our school and the future of our children.

Mr. Withers Bedford Academy 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.

More about Mr. Withers

Brooklyn, NY 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BW2FH2 French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver • Woodwind & Brasswind $21.99 2 $43.98
Trumpet Mouthpieces in Silver • Woodwind & Brasswind $24.99 5 $124.95
Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver • Woodwind & Brasswind $29.99 4 $119.96
Tuba Mouthpieces • Woodwind & Brasswind $45.99 2 $91.98
Alto Saxophone Reeds • Woodwind & Brasswind $25.99 1 $25.99
Alto Saxophone Reeds • Woodwind & Brasswind $25.99 1 $25.99
Reserve Baritone Saxophone Reeds • Woodwind & Brasswind $26.99 1 $26.99
Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds • Woodwind & Brasswind $19.99 1 $19.99
Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds • Woodwind & Brasswind $19.99 1 $19.99
V12 Series Bass Clarinet Reeds • Woodwind & Brasswind $20.99 1 $20.99
Oboe Reed • Woodwind & Brasswind $12.49 4 $49.96
Bassoon Reed • Woodwind & Brasswind $12.99 4 $51.96
Graftonite Clarinet Mouthpiece • Woodwind & Brasswind $15.49 5 $77.45
Replacement Woodwind Mouthpieces • Woodwind & Brasswind $15.99 4 $63.96
Drumsticks 6 Pair Pack • Woodwind & Brasswind $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$784.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$825.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.75

Total project goal

$971.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $971.64

1 Donor

-$971.64

Donations toward project cost

-$825.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.75

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