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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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Unlock Infinite Sound: Yamaha MONTAGE M8x for Our Musicians

Help me give my students a Yamaha MONTAGE M8x Synthesizer for creating the best music ever!

  • $5,760 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

My Project

Our music program is ready to take a bold step forward by adding a Yamaha MONTAGE M8x Synthesizer to our classroom. This state-of-the-art instrument will open up limitless possibilities for our students, allowing them to explore professional-grade sound design, advanced performance features, and real-time creativity. With the MONTAGE M8x, students can experience everything from orchestral layering to cutting-edge electronic music production, helping them bridge the gap between traditional musicianship and modern music technology.

Without access to a professional synthesizer like the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x, our students are limited in their ability to fully explore today’s music landscape.

Modern composers, producers, and performers increasingly rely on synthesizers for film scoring, live performances, soundtracks, and more. Having this instrument available will empower students to build real-world skills, create original compositions, and participate in performances that demand more than traditional instruments can offer. It also gives students with interests in music production and composition a powerful tool to express themselves and prepare for future opportunities.

With your support, we can provide students with the tools they need to innovate, collaborate, and perform at a higher level. Adding the Yamaha MONTAGE M8x to our program will inspire creativity across all styles of music—from classical to pop to experimental—and give our students the edge they need to succeed in today’s evolving music world. Thank you for helping us give them this extraordinary opportunity!

Mr. Barnes Humboldt Secondary School Grades 9-12

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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

170 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha MONTAGE M8x Synthesizer Deluxe Package • Music & Arts $4,793.95 1 $4,793.95

Materials cost

$4,793.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$71.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,895.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$863.98

Total project goal

$5,759.84

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