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Mr. Virag from Spring Church, PA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Revitalize our Music! Help us Replace our Worn-out Gong Mallets

Help me give my students new gong makers. The old mallets have served us well but are now too worn out to produce the required vibrant sounds for our classroom projects.

  • $199 goal

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My Project

Our music classroom is a vibrant space where students explore diverse cultures and creative expression through sound. One of the highlights of our program is the gong—a unique instrument that allows students to experiment with rhythm, resonance, and teamwork. Unfortunately, our current gong mallets are extremely worn and no longer produce the clear, impactful sounds we need for our lessons. They’re past their prime, and it's time for an upgrade!

New mallets will help our students fully engage with the instrument, exploring the physics of sound and the cultural history behind gong music.

The old mallets have deteriorated to a point where their performance is inconsistent and potentially unsafe. Upgrading to sturdy, high-quality mallets will ensure a better and safer learning experience. With the right tools, our students can experiment more freely, creating dynamic soundscapes that foster collaboration and ignite their passion for music.

Your support will directly fund the purchase of new gong mallets for our classroom. This upgrade will not only enhance our music program but also provide a hands-on, sensory-rich learning experience that integrates art, science, and cultural studies. Every donation, no matter the size, will help our students discover the joy of making music and the importance of maintaining quality instruments in our educational environment.

Thank you for considering our project. With your help, we can replace our outdated mallets and keep the beat going strong in our classroom!

Mr. Virag Apollo Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

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Spring Church, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

250 students impacted 28donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zildjian General Gong Mallet • Music & Arts $74.99 1 $74.99
Innovative Percussion Gong Mallets Large • Music & Arts $61.99 1 $61.99

Materials cost

$136.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.83

Total project goal

$198.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.86

25 Donors

-$109.68

Donations toward project cost

-$103.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.10

Matching donations from our partners

-$77.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$65.45

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.18

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 $0.00

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