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10 Years of Music and Community: A Conversation with MNYO Director Joe Kaiser
For 10 years, the MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO) has given young musicians a place to keep playing, growing and making music together.
Five Years of Amplifying Music Education
MacPhail celebrates the impact of Project Amplify in Minnesota classrooms and communities.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Time to Listen, Learn, and Grow Together
A letter to the community in celebration and reflection of Native American Heritage Month by MacPhail faculty and DEI Co-Chair Pinar Basgöze
A Masterclass in Improvisation
Unexpected conditions call for flexibility and illustrate MacPhail’s resiliency
MacPhail Honored with 2026 MNSOTA Community Service Award
The Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association recognized MacPhail’s commitment to expanding access to music education, while faculty member Rebecca Jacobson received a teaching honor.
Sun Post: Brooklyn Park seniors find community making while experiencing art – November 2, 2026
MacPhail’s Music for Life program helps Brooklyn Park seniors connect through music and art.
A Symphony of One
MacPhail Student Charles Foster Wins Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest
MacPhail Community Youth Choir student takes first place in the Preteen Division.