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Exploring the Intersection of Science and Music: A STEAM Project

My students need access to tools and instruments like the Korg littlebits Synth Kit and the Arturia V classic synthesizer collection to learn the ins and outs of modular synthesis.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Barrett's classroom raised $896

This project is fully funded

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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

The students at our middle school are hard working, creative, compassionate, and driven towards excellence. They are eager to take on the challenges of changing our world in a positive way and are ready to use their musical voices as a guiding force in creating change.

The communities we serve are vibrant and diverse.

Although many of our students face daily challenges in the neighborhoods they live in, they do so with optimism, integrity, and pride. As teachers, we strive to give them a place that elevates their voices.

My Project

Students will begin by researching the history of modular synthesis and some of the classic modular synthesizers using the "Backbeat Vintage Synthesizer" book. Next they will use the Korg littlebits Synth Kit to build their own modular synthesizer, exploring the various sounds they can create connecting the different circuits. Finally, students will use the Arturia V collection of digital recreations of some of the world's greatest modular synthesizers to gain in depth experience in programming synths and creating music!

This STEAM project will help students discover the ways in which the worlds of science and music collide, giving them hands on (and ears on!) experience with modular synthesis.

They will then be given a topic (such as the Big Bang theory, dark energy, black holes) and will create and record an original composition, utilizing the synthesis sounds they have created.

Mr. Barrett Daniel Webster Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
V Collection 5 Virtual Instrument Bundle Download • Woodwind and Brasswind $499.00 1 $499.00
littleBits Electronics Synth Kit • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Vintage Synthesizers Book • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.00 1 $32.00

Materials cost

$660.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$761.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.36

Total project goal

$895.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $895.74

4 Donors

-$457.87

Donations toward project cost

-$389.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.68

match offer

-$437.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$372.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.68

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