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Mr. Saenz from Pembroke Pines, FL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Orchestra & Band Method Books

My students need method books for our new upcoming orchestra class and replacements for older band method books.

  • $467 goal

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My Students

My students come from various backgrounds, cultures, and countries. Some of the students from other countries came to America within the last year and are still learning our culture, language, and school environment. Most of them are new to music, but, still, they share an interest in learning how to play instruments and are starting to figure out how music can play a very important role in their lives and positively impact their academic performance in other subjects.

Our program is slowly growing as interest gains in the program, but the need for materials for the students who cannot afford them still continues.

My Project

After our successful after-school orchestra club this year, we will be starting our first orchestra CLASS next year. In order for my students to become great players and music-readers, as well as gain needed skills and knowledge in music theory and music history, we will need method books.

Preparing music for concerts and competitions is important, but it shouldn't be the only activity in the music classroom.

These method books will be used regularly to enhance musical education with practices in sight-reading, music theory, and individual instrument techniques. They will also enrich the classroom environment by giving the students a variety of fun and beneficial activities to do to change up the regular rehearsal agenda.

The band method books that are part of the class set have gone through a couple years of middle school beginners and are almost at the end of their days. These older books need replacement.

Mr. Saenz Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines (K-12) Grades 6-8

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.

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Pembroke Pines, FL 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

240 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
All for Strings Book 1 Violin • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.95 12 $71.40
All for Strings Book 1 Viola • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.95 8 $47.60
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Clarinet • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 6 $41.70
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Trumpet • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 6 $41.70
All for Strings 1 Cello Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.95 6 $35.70
All for Strings 1 String Bass Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.50 5 $27.50
All For Strings Book 1 • Woodwind and Brasswind $14.95 1 $14.95
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Alto Sax • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 2 $13.90
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Flute • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 2 $13.90
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Baritone Bc • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 2 $13.90
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Trombone • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 2 $13.90
All For Strings 1 Piano Accomp • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.50 2 $11.00
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Tuba • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 1 $6.95
Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Tenor Sax • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$361.05

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$396.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.97

Total project goal

$466.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $466.44

14 Donors

-$222.30

Donations toward project cost

-$197.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$234.61

Match offers toward project cost

-$199.42

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.52

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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