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Mr. Withers from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Beat of Their Own Drums

My students need four bass drum mallets to enhance their performance abilities on the Drumline.

  • $242 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Qualifying to join the Drumline is a dream come true for a lot of students. Ever since the movie was made, popular teenagers gain a great deal of confidence and experience when they pick up the drums. However, over the years the sticks have been passed down from class to class and are wearing very thin.

Our children are very proud high school students.

They are the gems of a traditionally tough area and really take pride in their success in an area that isn't "supposed" to succeed. They are all musical beginners but they are very eager to learn. The financial state of the school does not allow for much expansion.

My Project

The Drumline is considered to be the most elite and explosive group of musicians in the school. When students join and are accepted, they are held to highest standards of musicianship and discipline. They are tested mentally, musically, and physically. These mallets will allow the students to challenge themselves and push the boundaries of their comfort zone musically which will increase their confidence in and outside of the music classroom.

With these mallets, the students will be able perform and showcase their talents as well as play more challenging music which will require a stronger sense of discipline.

These students deserve to be able to shine as brightly as their talent and dedication will allow. Their parents support the children's passion for music, the administration support the knowledge and discipline needed to succeed in music, and we hope that you too will support the dreams and passion of these percussionists.

Mr. Withers Bedford Academy High School Grades 9-12

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marching Bass Drum Mallets With Strap (Pair) • Woodwind & Brasswind $41.99 4 $167.96

Materials cost

$167.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$205.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.26

Total project goal

$241.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $241.74

1 Donor

-$241.74

Donations toward project cost

-$205.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.26

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 $0.00

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