YourClassical Class Notes supports teachers through free music education resources.
Our Class Notes portfolio of programs is designed to foster your students' passion for classical music. It's your go-to resource for materials that meet Minnesota K-12 music education standards.
05/07/2026
Son de Cuerdas 🎶
Students enjoyed a special performance featuring cello, harp, and piano—highlighting beautiful music from Western and Latin American composers. This engaging experience explored musical concepts, culture, and included Spanish elements to support our multilingual learning!
03/25/2026
Explore Class Notes’ new lesson series:
The Voice and Vocal Health.
Featuring singer Liz Pearse, you can find three complete lesson plans about exploring the voice, warming up, and head/chest voice.
Lessons include videos for students, with personal instruction from Liz Pearse, as well as activities for extended classroom learning.
Check it out for FREE today! 🎶
The Voice & Vocal Health - Class Notes from YourClassical Video lessons created to help kick off the choir or voice lesson experience. Created in partnership with Liz Pearse.
02/05/2026
Are you interested in sharing your musical talents and knowledge with the students of Minnesota? Click the link below to learn how you could become a Class Notes Artist for the 26-27 school year!
Applications are due March 4th, 2026.
2026-27 Class Notes Artists Application - Class Notes from YourClassical Class Notes is currently seeking artists/ensembles to join our roster for the 2026-27 school year! Applications are due Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
01/12/2026
11/03/2025
Apply for a residency with Box Cat Music!
This school year Class Notes is offering 1-2 residencies with Box Cat Music for elementary students. Residencies will consist of four visits with the ensemble culminating in a final project. Criteria will include demonstrated need, timely communication, willingness to work with the Class Notes team on assessment, and alignment with curriculum. Applications are due Monday, November 10, 2025.
2025-26 Class Notes Residency Application - Class Notes from YourClassical Class Notes is seeking elementary school teachers to host Box Cat Music for a songwriting residency! Applications are due Monday, November 10, 2025.
09/29/2025
2025-26 Class Notes Teen Council Application - Class Notes from YourClassical Class Notes is seeking students in grades 9-12 to serve on the inaugural Class Notes Teen Council for the 2025-26 school year! Applications are due Monday, October 13, 2025.
Class Notes Concert Bookings Update:
Due to reduced funding for the Class Notes program, concerts for the 25-26 school year will be offered on a limited basis. Teachers who were on last year’s waitlist have been given a first shot at booking a concert for this school year. Any remaining slots will open to all teachers TOMORROW morning at 9AM on the Class Notes website.
If you are not able to schedule a concert before they fill, please email [email protected] to be added to our waitlist.
Happy booking!
09/08/2025
Check out the brand-new Class Notes Beginning Band Series!
Made in collaboration with The Minnesota Winds, you can now view 33 educational videos made to help new players produce a beautiful sound and learn the basics of instrument care.
Click below to view the entire collection!
Beginning Band - Class Notes from YourClassical Video lessons created to kick off the beginning band experience. Created in partnership with Minnesota Winds.
Class Notes Concerts Bookings Update:
Traditional funding sources for Class Notes have been severely diminished for the 2025-26 school year. As we explore new funding models, Class Notes and Minnesota Public Radio remain committed to serving teachers, students, and the community in several ways.
In the 25-26 school year, Class Notes Concerts will offer a limited number of concerts via sign-up sheet. In the metro area, teachers from the 2024-2025 wait list will have priority, and we will reach out to those teachers directly. Sign-up will begin in the second half of September. If you don’t get a slot, please email [email protected] to indicate interest.
Tours and concerts in greater MN will be arranged separately. Interested teachers outside the 7-county metro area should email [email protected].
In addition to Concerts, the Class Notes Lesson Library will launch a series of 33 Beginning Band Videos/Lessons in late August, and free digital content throughout the entire school year. We also plan to launch a Teen Council and continue our annual Teacher Appreciation Event. Stay tuned for updates.