Concerts
Class Notes Concerts are free, in-person concerts performed by Minnesota-based artists in Minnesota schools.
Welcome back, teachers! We are excited to share our artist roster for 2026-27, listed below.
In the 2026-27 school year, Class Notes is offering a limited number of concerts via sign-up sheet. In the metro area, teachers from the 2025-26 wait list have priority.
The remaining dates will be available to all teachers to book via a request form on September 17th on a first-come first-served basis. Stay tuned to this page for updates.
Tours and concerts in greater MN are available upon request. Interested teachers outside the 7-county metro area should email classnotes@mpr.org.
In addition to concerts, we plan to continue our Teen Council, annual Teacher Appreciation Event, and regular updates to our Class Notes Lesson Library throughout the 2026-27 school year. Stay tuned for updates and email us at classnotes@mpr.org with any questions.
Artists
4 Low Pitches
About the Ensemble: 4 Low Pitches are a quartet who use humor and excitement to showcase the versatility and flexibility of the bass clarinet. Available for 1 concert a day.
Alma Brasileira
About the Ensemble: Alma Brasileira is a recorder and guitar duo that performs Brazilian music. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
Artu Duo
About the Ensemble: Artu Duo is a cello and piano ensemble that plays classical music from a wide variety of composers and eras. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
Charles Lazarus
About the Ensemble: Trumpeter Charles Lazarus is a member of the Minnesota Orchestra and a multi-faceted musician who has charted a unique course as performer, composer, producer and band leader. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
DYNO Woodwind Quintet
About the Ensemble: DYNO Woodwind Quintet are a wind quintet who performs a wide variety of engaging pieces from the wind quintet repertoire. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
Flipside Percussion
About the Ensemble: Flipside Percussion are a duo featuring vibraphone and marimba. They present a wide range of musical styles and embrace improvisation as a core musical value. Available for 1 concert a day.
Havana Quartet
About the Ensemble: Havana Quartet are a string quartet who specialize in music from Cuba. Available for 1 concert a day.
Heartstrings
About the Ensemble: Heartstrings are a multi-instrumental duo featuring cello, guitar, or piano. They play a wide range of repertoire spanning several genres. Heartstrings are available for concerts within one hour of Milaca, MN. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
Lake Minnetonka String Quintet
About the Ensemble: Five lifelong friends play their string instruments together, blending classical training with custom arrangements of pop tunes. Available for 1 concert a day.
Makam Baklava
About the Ensemble: Makam Baklava are a quintet of musicians who perform music from the Balkan region. Available for 1 concert a day.
The Mirandola Ensemble
About the Ensemble: The Mirandola Ensemble are a vocal music quartet who specialize in early music from around the world. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
The Paper Clips
About the Ensemble: The Paper Clips are a trombone quartet dedicated to connecting the threads of classical & contemporary music through fun and engaging performances. Available for 1 concert a day.
Siama’s Congo Roots
About the Ensemble: Siama’s Congo Roots are 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. Available for 1 concert a day.
Son de Cuerdas
About the Ensemble: Son de Cuerdas are a quartet of musicians who play cello, harp, flute, and piano. They perform classical repertoire with an emphasis on Latin American composers. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
Soojin Lee
About the Artist: Soojin Lee performs traditional Korean music and plays the gayageum. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
Steam Machine
About the Ensemble: Steam Machine are a music and dance ensemble that perform old-time and bluegrass music. Available for 1 concert a day.
Wood N' Wind
About the Ensemble: Wood N’ Wind is a musical duo featuring the flute and double bass. Available for up to 3 concerts a day.
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