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Ms. Barrymore from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Oh, My! (Part 2)

My students need percussion instruments for their new band, including a snare drum and stand, cymbals and stand, and tabletop chimes.

  • $903 goal

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My Students

"For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it back to that humble and tender spot where, with luck, it can lose its anger and become compassion again." - Paula Cole My students escape from their surrounding reality by using music as a tool for self-expression.

First and foremost, my students are compassionate and dedicated.

They deserve much more than their neighborhood offers. Our students come from a very impoverished neighborhood and have found music to be a great outlet. When our students give it their all, their spirits come out, giving us all chills when they perform in their choir or when their knowledge is tested in the classroom. Their enthusiasm is endless and they truly follow the mantra of being an explorer. These students have been in music class with me for 2 years and have learned instrument responsibility through our recorder program with new instruments provided by a previous campaign. The expectations are set high but they are always exceeded by our students.

My Project

My students need percussion instruments for their new band, including a snare drum and stand, cymbals and stand, and tabletop chimes. The concert band percussion instruments will be used in our brand new after school band program currently open for 5th through 7th graders. This program aims to keep kids off the streets and further expand their knowledge of what is available to them. Many of our kids look at high school as a means of escaping the poor neighborhood schools surrounding them, and being in this school band gives our kids a leg up on that process. With the launching of this program, we are contributing to our after school and music programs for many years to come. The program is helping them improve their music reading skills, prepare them for high school band and is also boosting their confidence when they perform in two concerts for the community.

Please help these wonderful 5th through 7th grade students at our inner city school.

They have all the passion they can handle and just need the tools to soar. Our band has just started with the help of a previous campaign on DonorsChoose.org, and now it's time to build our percussion section. Thank you for your interest in this project!

Ms. Barrymore Polaris Charter Academy 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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
M-80 Snare Drum • Woodwind and Brasswind $69.99 2 $139.98
Tabletop Chime with Steel Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $69.99 1 $69.99
SR2 Suspended Cymbal 16" • Woodwind and Brasswind $122.00 1 $122.00
Concert Snare Drum Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $54.99 2 $109.98
PST 3 Band Cymbal Pair • Woodwind and Brasswind $89.60 1 $89.60
P0565 Traditional Gong and Stand Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.99 1 $79.99
Concert Cymbal Cradle • Woodwind and Brasswind $59.99 1 $59.99
Suspended Cymbal Stand • Woodwind and Brasswind $54.99 1 $54.99

Materials cost

$726.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$767.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.43

Total project goal

$902.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $902.85

6 Donors

-$719.02

Donations toward project cost

-$631.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.60

match offer

-$160.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.83

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 $0.00

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