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Mr. Carter from Richmond, VA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stand Up For Music

Help me give my students new and updated music stands for concert performances.

  • $165 goal

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My Project

We need music stands because they are essential tools that help students engage in productive, organized practice, rehearsal, and performance. Music stands allow young musicians to keep their sheet music at eye level, reducing strain and allowing better focus on the notes and instructions in front of them. They support good posture and help students develop healthy playing or singing habits.

Half of the stands we use during class and for concerts and programs are nearly 40 years old.

Music stands help create a structured environment where everyone can follow the conductor and their music simultaneously, which is crucial for coordination and timing. Music stands can also teach students discipline and professionalism, as they learn to treat their materials and instruments with care. By investing in quality music stands, music education programs enhance the learning experience and contribute to the long-term success of students.

We would really appreciate your help as we replace and update our supply of quality music stands.

Mr. Carter Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA 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

150 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Manhasset 4801 M48 Symphony Music Stand AC48S • Amazon Business $57.75 1 $57.75
Green Tones 3740 Temple Wood Blocks • Amazon Business $30.10 1 $30.10
Timber Drum Company Timber Rubber Mallets With Birch Handles Hard • Music & Arts $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$107.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.61

Total project goal

$164.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.06

12 Donors

-$122.53

Donations toward project cost

-$109.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.83

match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.53

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 $0.00

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