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Starting An Elementary School Band From Scratch, Part II

My students need a trumpet and assorted extra materials to start their instrumental music program. I hope to develop a decent sized band this year for them.

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My Students

So this is Part II of my previous requests. Due to a tight budget, we have to build this I hope to expand instrumentation to include more flutes, and clarinets, but also saxophones, trombones, a tuba, and percussion.

My students are very curious individuals.

They live in an area of New York City that has been neglected socially, and politically. Some of my students have been displaced and otherwise greatly affected by Hurricane Sandy. Last year, our school had to relocate temporarily to a school in Brooklyn for a few days. Last year was really tough on my students, and their community.

My Project

My previous request was for two clarinets, and two flutes. This request expands our instrumentation to include one trumpet, as well as lesson books for the clarinet, flute, and trumpet (including a teacher edition). These books are set up so that each lesson can be a solo or group activity, which will allow students to hear the blend of the ensemble, and help students recognize that they are just as an important member of the ensemble as the other instruments. I've also included maintenance kits for each instrument, and a computer program to teach music theory. This will be used as a supplement to my general education program, as well as my performance ensembles (band and chorus).

Donations to this request puts us one step closer to building an elementary band from scratch.

Your donation will brighten up my students' life, which is something they really could use in the wake of a really tough 2012-2013 school year. Thank you!

Mr. Licari PS 215 Lucretia Mott Grades 3-5

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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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Far Rockaway, NY 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 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ETR-100 Series Student Bb Trumpet • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.99 1 $149.99
Essentials of Music Theory: Software Version 2.0 CD-ROM Educator Version Volume 1 • Woodwind and Brasswind $89.96 1 $89.96
Flute Maintenance and Care Kit • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.95 2 $39.90
Essential Elements 2000 Teacher's Manual Conductor's Score Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $35.99 1 $35.99
Composite Clarinet Care Kit • Woodwind and Brasswind $15.99 2 $31.98
Super Saver Trumpet Care Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $9.99 1 $9.99
Essential Elements 2000 Clarinet Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.09 2 $16.18
Essential Elements 2000 Flute Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.09 1 $8.09
Essential Elements 2000 Trumpet Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.09 1 $8.09

Materials cost

$390.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.18

Total project goal

$501.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $501.20

13 Donors

-$425.67

Donations toward project cost

-$362.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.40

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.53

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 $0.00

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