Class Notes Concerts are live, in-person concerts performed by Minnesota-based artists in Minnesota schools. They are free for Minnesota educators. Book an artist now for the 2023-2024 school year!
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 except for Thursdays 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: 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.
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 Wednesday and Friday mornings.
*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 on Thursdays throughout the school 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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