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Dr. Fernandez from Miami, FL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Instruments are Screaming for a Clean!

My students need an assortment of cleaning materials including brushes, swabs and neck straps for their instruments.

  • $594 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

My students at are divided into two groups. There is a beginning band comprised entirely of 6th graders, and a second band of 7th and 8th graders.

My band students see band as an outlet from their everyday lives in which they can be themselves, enjoying the process of music making.

The music program is in dire need of many resources and as their new band director, it is my goal to provide the best conditions to thrive.

My Project

I am requesting inexpensive cleaning materials. I want to create a stock of important supplies for the students to clean their instruments after rehearsals and performances. This is important to help preserve the small inventory we have and ensure every student is provided with a instrument.

These items and supplies include ligatures and neck straps so students can properly maintain their instruments in good playing shape, avoid potential damage, and improve posture.

Please help us by getting essential cleaning items to help extend the lifetime of our instruments for my students. They will be very grateful for your generosity. Thank you for your support!

Dr. Fernandez Rockway Middle School 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.

More about Dr. Fernandez

Miami, 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

130 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Padded Saxophone Neck Strap • Woodwind and Brasswind $13.99 6 $83.94
Silk Saxophone Swabs • Woodwind and Brasswind $11.49 6 $68.94
Ligatures • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.99 9 $53.91
Ligatures • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.25 7 $43.75
Trombone Slide Oil • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 5 $39.95
Rotor Lubricant - 12 • Woodwind and Brasswind $6.99 5 $34.95
Flute Cleaning Rod • Woodwind and Brasswind $3.99 7 $27.93
Mi-T-Mist Mouthpiece Cleaner Economy Size • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.99 3 $23.97
Brass-Saver Cleaning Brushes • Woodwind and Brasswind $22.99 1 $22.99
Dri Bore Clarinet Swab • Woodwind and Brasswind $3.19 7 $22.33
Brass-Saver Cleaning Brushes • Woodwind and Brasswind $16.69 1 $16.69
Brass-Saver Cleaning Brushes • Woodwind and Brasswind $14.99 1 $14.99
Bass Clarinet Vinyl Neck Strap • Woodwind and Brasswind $10.49 1 $10.49
Brass Mouthpiece Brush • Woodwind and Brasswind $2.95 1 $2.95

Materials cost

$467.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.08

Total project goal

$593.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.88

12 Donors

-$381.95

Donations toward project cost

-$324.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.29

Matching donations from our partners

-$211.93

Match offers toward project cost

-$180.14

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.79

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