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Mr. Licari from Far Rockaway, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting An Elementary School Band From Scratch, Part VII

My students need these method books, one set of music (score, parts), a music stand to put the score on, and a cymbal (with stand) to add to our growing instrumentation.

  • $512 goal

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My Students

As you may or may not know already, my students live in a very impoverished section of Queens. Some students were even displaced by Hurricane Sandy. These students need a positive challenge to offset the negative challenges they face every day; an instrumental music program will do just that.

Almost all of my students receive free lunch, and the rest most likely receive reduced-price lunches.

They enjoy music even though our resources were very limited. I have discovered some true talent during my tenure at this school, and I glow every time I discover it. These students all deserve to have music be a part of their lives.

My Project

We have made it to Part VII (I can't even come up with a movie sequel that made it to Part VII) of my massive project to start an instrumental program. In this project I have requested a crash cymbal with stand, various method books (due to random donations of instruments to my program), and a set of score and parts for our music library for the instrumentation that includes so far (thanks to our friends and donors) four flutes, three clarinets, one alto saxophone, three trumpets, two trombones, a concert snare drum, and crash cymbals. I've also requested a set of score and parts. A well-stocked music library is very necessary. We will also have various resources, such as age-appropriate theory, history, and piano books, which will help my students become more well-rounded musicians.

Please consider donating to this project.

We have the potential to make a huge difference in the lives of these sweet and innocent children who need positivity in their lives. Besides the intrinsic value of having instrumental music in their lives, the extrinsic value of putting instrumental music on their middle school resumes would go a long way for these students who might not have a chance to get into a specialized school. Thanks for your interest!

Mr. Licari PS 215 Lucretia Mott Grades 3-5

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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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

30 students impacted 23donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Single ZHT Band Cymbal • Woodwind and Brasswind $129.95 1 $129.95
Conductor Stand with Wide Wooden Bookplate • Woodwind and Brasswind $54.95 1 $54.95
At the Edge of Chaos Concert Band Grade .5 Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $45.00 1 $45.00
P/D 700 Straight Cymbal Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $36.99 1 $36.99
Essential Elements 2000 Plus Percussion Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $14.99 1 $14.99
Essential Elements 2000 Clarinet Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 3 $26.97
Essential Elements 2000 Flute Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 3 $26.97
Essential Elements 2000 Baritone B.C. Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 2 $17.98
Essential Elements 2000 Trumpet Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 2 $17.98
Essential Elements 2000 Tuba Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 1 $8.99
Essential Elements 2000 Alto Saxophone Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 1 $8.99
Essential Elements 2000 Trombone Book 1 with CD-ROM • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$398.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.72

Total project goal

$511.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $511.45

15 Donors

-$485.44

Donations toward project cost

-$412.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.81

Matching donations from our partners

-$26.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$22.10

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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