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Mrs. Collis from Ayden, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shake, Rattle, and ROCK!

Help me give my students sound equipment to support our modern band instrumentals and vocals during performances!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Collis's classroom raised $500

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our music program has begun an exciting new adventure in creating a modern band program. We have started using guitars this year and keyboards last year in our music class. We are now at a point where we can start "making the band". This spring we will have our first modern band performance during the Spring concert. Members of our chorus will provide the vocals for our band. The set up is complicated and needs to be adjusted as each ensemble (chorus, band, orchestra, etc. take their turn.)

This project would help us to have wireless microphones and a moveable speaker which would help us to move our vocalists freely without the worry of students/staff tripping over cords.

Having to move around chords from the microphones has been such a headache for concerts and we have had some frustrations with people accidentally stepping on them and unplugging them or tripping on them.

We are grateful for your consideration in helping us to have a safe and decluttered performance space for our students, for our school families attending!

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Collis

Mrs. Collis Ayden Middle 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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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

150 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pyle Wireless Portable PA System-400W Bluetooth Compatible Rechargeable Battery Powered Outdoor Sound Stereo Speaker Microphone Set w/Handle, Wheels-1/4 to AUX, RCA Cable (PWMA230BT) • Amazon Business $182.99 1 $182.99
Phenyx Pro Wireless Microphone System, Dual Wireless Mics,w/ 2 Handhelds, Auto Scan,2x100 UHF Frequencies,328ft Range,Dynamic Microphone for Singing, Karaoke, Church(PTU-71-2H) • Amazon Business $148.99 1 $148.99
Energizer AA Batteries and AAA Batteries, 24 Max Double A Batteries and 24 Max Triple A Batteries Combo Pack, 48 Count • Amazon Business $28.96 1 $28.96

Materials cost

$360.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.91

Total project goal

$499.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$499.41

10 Donors

-$158.86

Donations toward project cost

-$154.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.42

match offer

-$317.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$270.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.83

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$0.00

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