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Mr. Attridge from New York, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snare Necessities: Help Us Drum Up Some Music!

Help me give my students a performance drum kit for our school bands and musical!

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My Project

Our students don’t just learn music—they live it. From jazz band to rock band, from middle schoolers finding their rhythm to high schoolers shredding their solos, our music program gives students in grades 6–12 the chance to create, perform, and grow as musicians. The only problem? Our current drum set has seen more shows than it can handle—and it’s time for a much-needed upgrade.

We’re asking for your help to fund a brand-new Mapex Armory drum kit with professional-quality Sabian cymbals and sturdy hardware.

This is not just any drum set—it’s a performance-grade kit that will allow our students to sound their best whether they’re rocking out in rehearsal or holding down the beat on stage. Right now, our overused drum kit is held together with duct tape, squeaky stands, and hope. A new, reliable kit will allow drummers to focus on learning and performing, not on fixing or finessing failing gear.

This kit will improve the overall sound and cohesion of every group and give more students the opportunity to grow as musicians on an instrument that responds to their hard work.

Whether it’s Black History Month, the Pride Month Showcase, AAPI Heritage Celebration, the Garden Summer Equinox performance, fundraisers, or of course, our annual school musical, live music helps bring our community together and make these events come alive.

What makes our students special is their relentless enthusiasm, their love of performing, and their commitment to one another as artists and teammates. We believe that when students feel proud of their instruments, they play with more confidence, more heart, and more joy.

With your help, we can give them the tools they need to keep the beat going strong—and share it with our entire school.

Mr. Attridge Columbia Secondary School Grades 9-12

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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

30 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mapex Armory Series Exotic Rock 5-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum Redwood Bu • Music & Arts $999.00 1 $999.00

Materials cost

$999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,043.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.23

Total project goal

$1,228.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,228.21

15 Donors

-$816.35

Donations toward project cost

-$715.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.18

match offer

-$411.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$350.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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