Class Notes Teen Council

Passionate high school students who help shape the future of classical music and public media.

The 2025-26 Class Notes Teen Council poses for a photo at their orientation meeting
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About the Class Notes Teen Council

The council includes students in grades 9-12 who are passionate about music, curious learners, and community builders. They meet monthly at Minnesota Public Radio HQ in downtown St. Paul throughout the school year. Council members learn about classical music, radio hosting, production, and recording from the Class Notes team and MPR staff.


The Class Notes 2025-26 Teen Council poses for a photo at their final celebration event
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2025-26 Teen Council testimonials

“The biggest thing I learned from my Teen Council experience is how vast and fluid the world of classical music is!”

“I learned that even though we are all so different in our backgrounds and experiences, music is a common interest that we have.”

“It’s been wonderful exploring what classical music means to me.”


The Class Notes 2025-26 Teen Council participates in a recording session at Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio
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How to Apply for 2026-27

Applications open in mid-September of each school year. Check back to this site for updates and applications.

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