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Mr. Hammond from Waianae, HI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Music With Westside Pride

Help me give my students access to quality reeds, reed care, and drumsticks.

  • $991 goal

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My Project

Drumsticks and reeds are necessities for school bands across the country. These resources are not permanent, as they get damaged and have to be replaced often. My goal with this project is to have a classroom set of high-quality reeds and drumsticks to support my students' music-making.

Oftentimes the costs associated with band leave a barrier between the students and being able to participate.

Even so, the students of Wai'anae High are dedicated to their school, music, and community. These resources will help rebuild a band program for a deserving group of students.

Mr. Hammond Waianae High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Hammond

Waianae, HI 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vandoren SR21 Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $31.99 4 $127.96
Vandoren Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 5 • Woodwind and Brasswind $39.99 2 $79.98
Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $25.99 3 $77.97
Vandoren SR21 Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds Strength 3 Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $31.99 2 $63.98
Vic Firth Mike Jackson Signature Drum Sticks • Woodwind and Brasswind $14.99 4 $59.96
D'Addario Reed Guard - Sax & Clarinet Reed Case - Fits Reeds for Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, & Alto Saxophone - Holds 4 Reeds - Prevents Warping - Black • Amazon Business $5.99 10 $59.90
Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 3 Box of 10 • Woodwind and Brasswind $25.99 2 $51.98
Vandoren Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 5 • Woodwind and Brasswind $25.99 2 $51.98
Vandoren Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 3 Box of 5 • Woodwind and Brasswind $41.57 1 $41.57
Vic Firth American Custom SD1 General Drum Sticks • Woodwind and Brasswind $12.99 3 $38.97
Vandoren Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 3 Box of 5 • Woodwind and Brasswind $24.95 1 $24.95

Materials cost

$679.20

Vendor shipping charges

$92.90

Sales tax

$29.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.62

Total project goal

$990.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$990.79

1 Donor

-$990.79

Donations toward project cost

-$842.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.62

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$0.00

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