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Mr. Laster from Brooklyn, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Method Books for Our Band Program

Help me give my students instrumental method books so they can grow as musicians.

  • $500 goal

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This project will provide all students in our band program with their own method book. The use of instrumental method books is a must for the 50+ students in the band program. They support young musicians in their practice sessions by providing them with fun material to play and exercises to grow their skills. The books also empower me to give clear weekly assignments. I currently don’t have enough method books and rely on photocopies or printouts, which get lost. Students are much more motivated by having their own book to practice from. Also, the method books give students the opportunity to annotate their music, which is an important skill.

By donating to this project, you will directly impact the musical growth and achievement of my school's 4th and 5th grade beginner instrumentalists.

A majority of our students are unable to afford the extra resources that are needed to be successful in band. Our school was very fortunate to receive a grant for some new instruments last spring. If we receive these method books, student achievement will soar.

Mr. Laster PS 295 the Studio School of Art & Culture Grades 3-5

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Essential Elements for Band - Percussion and Keyboard Percussion 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $16.10 7 $112.70
Essential Elements for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.17 7 $71.19
Essential Elements for Band - Bb Trumpet 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $11.56 6 $69.36
Essential Elements for Band - Bb Clarinet 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.49 9 $67.41
Essential Elements for Band - Flute 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $11.69 3 $35.07
Essential Elements for Band - Trombone 1 Book/Online Audio • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.99 3 $32.97

Materials cost

$388.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.92

Total project goal

$499.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.45

4 Donors

-$490.62

Donations toward project cost

-$424.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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