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Sax-cess in Harmony: Help My Students Band Together!

Help me give my students Alto Saxophones to inspire their musical journey. These instruments will enhance their skills and creativity, fostering a love for music in our classroom.

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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 Project

At our school, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to explore their musical talents and collaborate with their peers. We are thrilled to launch the "Sax-cess in Harmony: Help My Students Band Together!" project, aimed at raising funds for alto saxophones. These instruments are essential for our music program and will allow our students to learn, practice, and perform together, fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork.

By providing our students with alto saxophones, we will significantly enhance their learning experience and open the door to musical growth.

Playing the saxophone will help them improve their understanding of music theory, rhythm, and dynamics while also encouraging self-discipline and perseverance. With access to these instruments, our students will be able to participate fully in band rehearsals, collaborate on performances, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for music.

Our students are truly special; they are passionate, dedicated, and eager to learn. They thrive when given the chance to work together, and the alto saxophones will be a vital tool in helping them achieve "Sax-cess in Harmony." With your support, we can equip our music classroom with the instruments necessary for our students to band together, create beautiful music, and grow as musicians. Thank you for helping us make this project a reality!

Mr. Amalfitano Roberto Clemente Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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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Newark, NJ 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

754 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glory Gold Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit • Amazon Business $229.99 4 $919.96

Materials cost

$919.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$963.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.08

Total project goal

$1,133.84

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