Concerts

About the Ensemble: Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts is a company that shares Haitian music, dance, and storytelling.

Recommended for: Elementary and middle school assemblies.

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays.

Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org.

About the Ensemble: Alma Brasileira is a recorder and guitar duo that performs Brazilian music.

Recommended for: Assemblies and classrooms, Elementary through High School

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Box Cat is a songwriting duo which features vocals, cello, and guitar.

Recommended for: Elementary, classroom settings

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays throughout the year.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Chione Quintet is a wind quintet featuring flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and French horn. Chione has a special interest in commissioning new pieces from living composers and performing works by women artists.  

Recommended for: Elementary assemblies and classrooms

Availability: This ensemble is available for concerts in October and May.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Flipside is a percussion trio featuring mallet instruments and drum set. They present a wide range of musical styles embracing improvisation as a core musical value.

Recommended for: All ages with a large enough space to fit three large instruments

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Helen & Mikey are folk duo featuring cello, banjo, accordion, and vocals.

Recommended for: Elementary and middle school assemblies and classrooms

Availability: This ensemble is available most Monday mornings and Fridays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Heliopsis is a musical duo featuring cello and a variety of traditional instruments from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Recommended for: Elementary and middle school assemblies. 

Availability: This ensemble is available  

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Nanilo is a vocal duo specializing in music with Jewish and Eastern European roots.

Recommended for: Elementary and Middle School classrooms, High School residencies

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays throughout the year.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Ninebark is a string trio featuring violin, viola, and cello. They approach classic masterpieces and emerging works with intentionality and enthusiasm.

Recommended for: Elementary and Middle School classrooms, High School residences

Availability: This ensemble has availability most weekdays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Siama’s Congo Roots is a duo featuring music from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. The music features guitar, vocals, and various percussion instruments from DR Congo.

Recommended for: Elementary and middle school assemblies and classrooms

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: The Mirandola Ensemble is a vocal music quartet specializing in early music from around the world.

Recommended for: Elementary and Middle School classrooms; High School Choral Residencies

Availability: This ensemble is available most Tuesday afternoons and Fridays.

Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org.

About the Ensemble: The Paper Clips are a trombone quartet dedicated to connecting the threads of classical & contemporary music through fun and engaging performances.

Recommended for: Elementary and Middle School Assemblies, or High School Residencies

Availability: This ensemble is available most Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Titambe West African Dance Ensemble incorporates music, instruments, singing, and dance to educate audiences about West African culture.

Recommended for: Elementary and middle school assemblies. 

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays throughout the year. 

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: Wood n’ Wind is a musical duo featuring the flute and double bass.

Recommended for: Elementary, Middle School, and High School classrooms

Availability: This ensemble is available most weekdays.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org. 

About the Ensemble: e(L)ement is a flute and harp musical duo.

Recommended for: All ages

Availability: This ensemble has limited availability in November, April, and early May.

*Use the booking link to schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, please email: classnotes@mpr.org.