MacPhail Center for Music

09/09/2026

UPDATE: Our Minneapolis building will remain temporarily closed as we complete additional remediation work identified during our ongoing HVAC project.

Fall programming is moving forward, with temporary adjustments for Minneapolis lessons, classes, ensembles, and activities.

Learn more about the Minneapolis building closure and our plans for fall programming at https://macphail.org/minneapolis-building-update/

09/08/2026

MacPhail alum Ari Pent co-wrote and co-produced the Pokémon World Championships theme song for 2026. Check out his tune "Love of the Game" below. Congrats on this incredible achievement, Ari!

The 2026 Season of the Pokémon Championship Series draws to an epic...

09/04/2026

MacPhail Prelude alum Brian Wallin has been singing for as long as he can remember.

From Minnesota Boychoir to Carnegie Hall, singing has taken him to many stages 🎶🎭

08/31/2026

POV: Looking back on another summer of music at MacPhail! Make new memories with us this fall 🍁 🎶 🧡

08/27/2026

One year ago, our community was changed forever by the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School. Today, we remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, who lost their lives, and hold close the many others who were injured and whose lives were forever changed.

At Fletcher’s memorial service, MacPhail harp teacher Emily Gerard performed her own arrangement of Ordinary by Alex Warren. Fletcher’s family had requested the song because it was one of his favorites.

Emily was deeply moved by the experience, and that arrangement was later performed by our harp students at a MacPhail recital. Through music, we were honored to help remember Fletcher and hold space for all those affected by this tragedy.

One year later, we continue to remember, to grieve, and to hold Fletcher, Harper, their families, and our community in our hearts.

Listen to the whole arrangement: https://youtu.be/ALF_Kac4fj0?is=WupUQMHJkqkjjNyy

08/26/2026

🎻 MacPhail students joined the Young Fiddlers of Minnesota at Minneapolis Mile of Music led by faculty member Christopher Becknell.

A special thank you to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for stopping by to enjoy the music! 🎶

08/25/2026

Did you know we offer bassoon lessons? 🎶

MacPhail teaching artist Cassandra Roaché has been playing the bassoon since she was 12 years old. Join Cassandra this fall for lessons at MacPhail 🍂

08/23/2026

Music can relieve stress! Join us as MacPhail Board-Certified Music and Neurologic Therapist Ella Terman leads us in a short Brain Break breathing exercise to help calm our nervous systems!

Stay tuned for more Brain Breaks brought to you by MacPhail.

08/19/2026

Top reason to join the MacPhail Chamber Choir: Jerry Rubino 🎤

Develop your voice, musicianship, and ensemble singing in a welcoming community of adult singers alongside members of the Minnesota Chorale. Register today: https://macphail.org/macphail-chamber-choir/

08/18/2026

Crane day!! Behind the scenes of our building closure 🏗️