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Mr. Henderson from Dunwoody, GA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rising Above: Say Yes To A New Marching Band Podium!

My students need a new marching band podium as the current one is old and badly needs replacing.

  • $2,140 goal

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My Students

Our high school marching band is a vibrant, enthusiastic group of students who love their band program and school! We work hard to achieve excellence which begins with summer camp in July.

Students may participate in concert band, symphonic band, as well as the Georgia Music Educators Association Small and Large Group Performance Evaluations.

Our marching band program is an integral part of the overall program.

One hundred percent of funding for our programs comes from band dues, fundraising and donations. It is extremely important that we are there for our students when they are in need. Music is our passion and will be with us for the rest of our lives.

My Project

The drum major of a marching band has the honor of holding one of the most important positions. They are the leader and everyone looks up to him or her for inspiration and guidance. A new podium will allow us to provide the best opportunity for our students and will enable smooth set up and take down during games and marching band competitions.

This is a larger podium that we currently have which will allow for more than one drum major to practice at the same time.

It will also give our aspiring drum majors a platform to train together with our experienced drum majors.

Mr. Henderson Dunwoody High School Grades 9-12

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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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Dunwoody, GA 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

150 students impacted 24donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
6-foot Drum Major Podium • Woodwind and Brasswind $1,649.99 1 $1,649.99

Materials cost

$1,649.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $113.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,818.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$320.93

Total project goal

$2,139.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,139.52

22 Donors

-$1,748.05

Donations toward project cost

-$1,521.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$226.96

match offer

-$350.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$297.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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