Opening the Doors Wider: Renewing Our Commitment to Access

Opening the Doors Wider: Renewing Our Commitment to Access

At MacPhail Center for Music, we believe music should be accessible to everyone. Now, thanks to an extraordinary $1.5 million donation from longtime supporters Ken and Janet Talle, we are beginning a new era in our commitment to remove barriers and open our doors...
From Quiet Child to MacPhail Rockstar

From Quiet Child to MacPhail Rockstar

Music therapy client Adebiyi Adekola embodies the pure joy of making music. Adebiyi Adekola has an irresistible energy. His wide, bright smile lights up every room he’s in — especially when he’s singing with MacPhail’s Rock On music therapy group. When Adebiyi takes...
The Heart of Teaching

The Heart of Teaching

For cello teacher Joe Kaiser, teaching is about being part of something bigger: the vibrant network of students, families, and the MacPhail community. Joe Kaiser’s path to becoming a beloved cello teacher at MacPhail wasn’t a straight line. Growing up in small-town...
Q&A with MacPhail Music Therapist, Molly Fisher

Q&A with MacPhail Music Therapist, Molly Fisher

In celebration of Minnesota Music Therapy Week, MacPhail music therapist Molly Fisher shares insights into her career path and the meaningful work of music therapy. Q: What inspired you to become a music therapist?A: I’ve always been drawn to the way music connects...
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