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Mr. Barnes from Saint Paul, MN is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sound the Future: Essential Reeds for Student Musicians

Help me give my students quality reeds and mouthpieces for their woodwind instruments to perform.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Barnes's classroom raised $1,458

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our woodwind players need a steady supply of quality reeds, mouthpieces, and ligatures for their clarinets, saxophones, and oboes. These components are essential for producing a clear, resonant sound, yet their cost can put them out of reach for many of our students. This project will ensure every musician has access to the gear they need to succeed and fully participate in class.

New reeds, mouthpieces, and ligatures will transform my students’ sound quality and boost their confidence.

A properly fitted mouthpiece and ligature help them produce a rich, even tone and refine their technique. By providing these resources, we remove financial barriers and empower students to focus on creativity and musical growth. My students are hardworking, dedicated, and passionate about making music, despite balancing many responsibilities outside of school.

With your support, this project will remove barriers to learning and help my students focus on their growth as musicians. Thank you for investing in their success and making a meaningful impact on our program!

Mr. Barnes Humboldt Secondary School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN 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

170 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vandoren Clarinet Leather Ligature and Cap Bass Clarinet with Leather Cap • Music & Arts $95.00 4 $380.00
Vandoren CM342 B44 Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece • Amazon Business $188.45 1 $188.45
Vandoren Baritone Saxophone V16 Reeds Box of 5 3 • Music & Arts $46.00 4 $184.00
Vandoren V21 Alto Saxophone Reeds 3.5 • Music & Arts $42.00 3 $126.00
Vandoren V21 Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 3.5 Box of 10 • Music & Arts $37.00 3 $111.00
Vandoren Traditional Bass Clarinet Reeds Strength 3.5 Box of 5 • Music & Arts $27.00 4 $108.00
Singin' Dog Oboe Reed Soft • Music & Arts $23.58 2 $47.16
Singin' Dog Oboe Reed Medium Soft • Amazon Business $23.19 2 $46.38

Materials cost

$1,190.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,238.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$218.62

Total project goal

$1,457.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,457.47

1 Donor

-$1,457.47

Donations toward project cost

-$1,238.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$218.62

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$0.00

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