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Dr. Richards from Columbus, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reeds and Strings and Cases, Oh My!

Help me give my students the new trombone cases, drum practice pads, reeds and strings necessary to be successful in beginning band and strings classes this year!

  • $522 goal

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My Project

While I have enough actual trombones for my students to play, the cases are in horrible shape and really need to be replaced. Also, my students generally cannot afford to purchase their own reeds so I end up using my repair budget to buy reeds or end up buying them myself when those funds run out (as they inevitably do.).

These items will contribute to the overall success of my band and string program this year as my program continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

I have several students wanting to play snare drum this year, but I need to send home practice pads for them to use, instead of sending home actual drums.

Dr. Richards Shady Lane Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Columbus, OH 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

125 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pro Tec Gig Explorer Series Tenor Trombone Bag with Sheet Music Pocket (C239X) • Amazon Business $85.99 2 $171.98
D’Addario Woodwinds Mitchell Lurie Bb Clarinet Reeds, Strength 2.5, 10-pack - RML10BCL250,Original • Amazon Business $18.99 5 $94.95
Royal Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 2.5, 10-pack • Amazon Business $22.95 3 $68.85
Remo RT-0008-00 8" Gray Tunable Practice Pad with Ambassador Coated Drumhead • Amazon Business $18.73 3 $56.19
D’Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension – Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical and Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch to Prevent Corrosion, 1 Set • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19

Materials cost

$407.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.22

Total project goal

$521.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $521.49

5 Donors

-$260.74

Donations toward project cost

-$221.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.11

match offer

-$260.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$221.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.11

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 $0.00

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