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Mr. Heathwood from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Sound of Music... in the Bronx!!

My students need a class set of books to improve their technique on their instruments.

  • $553 goal

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My Students

Middle School 180 is more than just a place where students learn, it is a place that allows the opportunity to experience their craft. We require all students to participate in a major arts focus for their time with us that can range from band, orchestra, and chorus to film, art, dance, and theater.

Many of these students come from poor neighborhoods and have no idea what to expect when they come to us.

From the second they walk in they are marveled at the facilities. The band and orchestra suite has a locker room for instruments, rehearsal space, and a cello/bass room. The music technology lab has 30 Mac computers with piano keyboards. They know something special awaits them at MS 180 and they cannot wait to be a part of it.

My Project

The materials I am requesting will consist of a class set of warm-up technique books for the band. The books themselves are not that expensive each, but to ask them to purchase more materials becomes problematic when they can barely afford to procure their child an instrument to play in the first place. This class set will stay at the school and only be used in the class. This will allow all 3 grades to utilize them (that's 150 band students!) for not only this year, but years to come.

These books will allow the MS 180 band program to flourish like it never has before.

These books will improve sound, technique, and bring us to a level we would have never dreamed we could achieve. With your help we CAN and WILL achieve, and then some!

Mr. Heathwood Middle School 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams 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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More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sound Innovations for Concert Band Ensemble Development Conductor's Score • Woodwind and Brasswind $50.99 1 $50.99
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Flute Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 5 $38.20
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development B Flat Trumpet 2 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 4 $30.56
Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development B Flat Clarinet 2 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 4 $30.56
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development B Flat Trumpet 1 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 4 $30.56
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development E Flat Alto Sax 2 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 4 $30.56
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development E Flat Alto Sax 1 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 4 $30.56
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development B Flat Clarinet 1 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 4 $30.56
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Trombone 2 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 3 $22.92
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Trombone 1 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 3 $22.92
Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development B Flat Tenor Sax Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 2 $15.28
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Horn in F Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 2 $15.28
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development B Flat Bass Clarinet Bk • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 2 $15.28
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Baritone B.C. Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Bassoon Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development Tuba Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Oboe Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Percussion 2 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Percussion 1 Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Timpani Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development Mallet Percussion Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64
Sound Innovations Concert Band Ensemble Development E Flat Baritone Sax Bk • Woodwind and Brasswind $7.64 1 $7.64

Materials cost

$432.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$469.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.85

Total project goal

$552.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $552.33

2 Donors

-$534.68

Donations toward project cost

-$469.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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