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Mr. Dirig from Brooklyn, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We've Got The Rhythm, Help Us Get The Drums!

Help me give my students these quality Djembe drums for learning and performance!

  • $2,722 goal

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My Project

My students come into music class excited to learn and eager to express themselves! The confidence and sense of community they build through vocal performance carries over to all other aspects of their lives, from reading and writing, to building positive relationships within their school community. Unfortunately, our school is lacking in instruments to provide students with a variety of ways to explore their musical interests.

These Djembe drums will drastically increase their opportunities for learning by nurturing the growth of musical literacy, improvisation, team building through group performance, and music appreciation.

Mr. Dirig PS 92 Adrian Hegeman Grades 3-5

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

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

300 students impacted 49donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Freestlyle Mechanically Tuned Djembe With Extended Rim • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.95 15 $2,249.25

Materials cost

$2,249.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,312.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$408.17

Total project goal

$2,721.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,721.16

39 Donors

-$1,924.24

Donations toward project cost

-$1,734.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$189.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$680.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$578.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$116.92

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 $0.00

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