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Mr. Martinez from San Antonio, TX is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Drum Heads for Our Elementary Drummers!

Help me give my students new drum heads to replace the old ones, ensuring they have the proper equipment to continue developing their musical skills and teamwork.

  • 17 donors
  • $1,214 goal

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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 Project

I absolutely love the energy and enthusiasm my students bring to every practice. They are eager to learn and always give their best effort, whether they are practicing a new rhythm or performing as a team. Each one of them is dedicated to improving and growing as musicians. Their passion for drumming is contagious, and it's a joy to watch them build their confidence and skills.

With the new drum heads, my students will have the right equipment to practice techniques, perform with greater precision, improve their overall sound, and increase their pride in the music they create together.

The better the equipment, the better the experience—these new drum heads will help them reach their full potential. The current drum heads are old and no longer provide the sound quality or durability needed for effective practice and performance.

My goal for this project is to provide my students with the tools they need to continue developing their skills and passion for music. I want my students to experience the joy of music-making to its fullest and to know their hard work is worth investing in.

What makes my students special is their resilience and willingness to work hard, even in the face of challenges. They come to every class excited to learn, supporting one another as a team. They are always ready to take on new challenges, and it’s inspiring to see them grow both as musicians, individuals, and as a team. Their love for drumming sets them apart, and I am excited to see them thrive with the right resources.

Mr. Martinez Hawthorne Academy Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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San Antonio, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

26 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Evans Hybrid Marching Snare Drum Batter Head Gray 14 in. • Music & Arts $54.99 6 $329.94
Evans Hybrid Marching Snare Side Head Clear 14 • Music & Arts $37.99 6 $227.94
Evans MX2 White Marching Bass Head 20 in. • Music & Arts $50.99 2 $101.98
Evans System Blue Marching Tenor Drum Head 6 in. • Music & Arts $15.99 6 $95.94
Evans Hybrid Marching Snare Drum Batter Head Gray 13 in. • Music & Arts $50.99 1 $50.99
Evans System Blue Marching Tenor Drum Head 14 in. • Music & Arts $19.99 2 $39.98
Evans System Blue Marching Tenor Drum Head 13 in. • Music & Arts $18.99 2 $37.98
Evans System Blue Marching Tenor Drum Head 12 in. • Music & Arts $17.99 2 $35.98
Evans System Blue Marching Tenor Drum Head 10 in. • Music & Arts $16.99 2 $33.98
Evans Hybrid Marching Snare Side Head Clear 13 • Music & Arts $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$986.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,031.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.03

Total project goal

$1,213.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,213.53

15 Donors

-$866.34

Donations toward project cost

-$746.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.45

Matching donations from our partners

-$334.85

Match offers toward project cost

-$284.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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 $0.00

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