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Mr. Saenz from Pembroke Pines, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Two Piccolos

Help me give my students two piccolos for outdoor marching performances for the upcoming season.

  • 15 donors
  • $1,230 goal

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My Project

Our school band is a vital part of our school community, performing at pep rallies, games, festivals, and local events throughout the year. To ensure our students sound their best during outdoor performances, we are seeking support to purchase two high-quality piccolos. These instruments are ideal for outdoor use due to their bright, penetrating sound, which can cut through ambient noise and reach the crowd in ways that standard flutes cannot. Unfortunately, our current inventory is limited, and not all students have access to the right tools to succeed.

Providing our students with dedicated marching piccolos will not only elevate the band’s overall sound but also give individual players the chance to shine.

Many of our students are hardworking, passionate musicians who dedicate countless hours to practice and performance. Having the right equipment allows them to fully express their talents, feel proud of their contributions, and gain valuable ensemble experience that builds confidence, discipline, and teamwork.

We are asking for your help to make this project a reality. Your sponsorship will go directly toward purchasing these two instruments and ensuring they are available for students for years to come. Supporting this project means supporting music education and empowering students to perform at their highest level — and we would be truly grateful to have you as part of their journey.

Mr. Saenz Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines (K-12) Grades 6-8

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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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Pembroke Pines, FL 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

227 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Giardinelli GPC-300 Piccolo • Music & Arts $499.99 2 $999.98

Materials cost

$999.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,044.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.41

Total project goal

$1,229.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,229.39

14 Donors

-$1,219.75

Donations toward project cost

-$1,044.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.63

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