Concerts
Class Notes Concerts are free, in-person concerts performed by Minnesota-based artists in Minnesota schools.
In the 24-25 school year, Class Notes will offer both Concerts and Residencies. Class Notes Concerts are one-time performances. Class Notes Residencies include a series of customized visits. Residencies will be offered by a small subset of the Class Notes Artist Roster.
Please note the designation after each ensemble on this Menu. To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button by that ensemble’s profile. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.
Artists
Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts shares Haitian music, dance, and storytelling.
Recommended for: Elementary & Middle School, Assemblies
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Alma Brasileira - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Alma Brasileira is a recorder and guitar duo that performs Brazilian music.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Box Cat Music - Residency Artist
About the Ensemble: Box Cat Music is a songwriting duo that features vocals, cello, and guitar.
Recommended for: Elementary, Residencies
To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.
Charles Lazarus - Concert Artist
About the Musician: 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.
Recommended for: Middle & High School, Band/Orchestra Programs
Availability: Intermittent weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Flipside Percussion - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Flipside Percussion is a trio featuring mallet instruments and drum set. They present a wide range of musical styles and embrace improvisation as a core musical value.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Types, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensembles (*Note that there will need to be enough space for three large instruments.)
Availability: Mornings, most Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Julie Johnson - Concert Artist
About the Musician: Julie Johnson is a flutist who integrates looping and effect pedals into original arrangements and compositions.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes
Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, some Thursdays, and Fridays, Sept-Dec and March-May
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Juniper Trio - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Juniper Trio is a flute, viola, and harp trio.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes
Availability: Select Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout the school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Lux String Quartet - Concert & Residency Artist
About the Ensemble: Lux String Quartet performs classical music focusing on 20th and 21st-century repertoire and works by living composers.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes, Orchestra Program Residencies
Availability: Most weekdays, except Tuesdays, throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.
The Musicians of the Minnesota Wind Orchestra - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: The Musicians of the Minnesota Wind Orchestra consists of three representatives of the newly-founded Minnesota Wind Orchestra.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes, Middle & High School Band Programs
Availability: Select Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout the school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
The Mirandola Ensemble - Residency Artist
About the Ensemble: The Mirandola Ensemble is a vocal music quartet specializing in early music from around the world.
Recommended for: Choir Program Residencies
To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.
The OK Factor - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: New-classical crossover duo The OK Factor is cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan. Olivia and Karla are passionate about composing, performing, and teaching.
Recommended for: Elementary, All Audience Sizes
Availability: Select weekdays in Fall; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Winter/Spring
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
The Paper Clips - Residency Artist
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: Band Program Residencies
To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.
Red Thread - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Red Thread is a contemporary folk trio featuring voice, acoustic guitar, and electronic loops/production.
Recommended for: All Ages, Classrooms
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Robot Rickshaw - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Robot Rickshaw is a Duluth-based ensemble of robotic instruments designed, built, and operated by their human creator, Troy Rogers.
Recommended for: All Ages, Classrooms
Availability: Most weekdays, October through November and January through May
To schedule this artist for the Duluth area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert outside Duluth, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Siama's Congo Roots - Concert Artist
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 & Middle School, All Audience Sizes
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Son de Cuerdas - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Son de Cuerdas is a cello, harp, and piano trio, presenting classical repertoire with an emphasis on Latin American composers.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes (*Note that Son de Cuerdas is available to give concerts in Spanish.)
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Steam Machine - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Steam Machine is a music and dance ensemble that performs old-time and bluegrass music.
Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
Wood N' Wind - Concert Artist
About the Ensemble: Wood N’ Wind is a musical duo featuring the flute and double bass.
Recommended for: All Ages, Classrooms
Availability: Weekdays throughout school year
To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.
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