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MacPhail Center for Music is ready to assist reporters and researchers with stories related to music education, the impact of music on young children, music and memory, and much more.

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MacPhail Center for Music transforms lives and strengthens communities through the power of music. As the nation’s largest community music school, MacPhail serves more than 15,000 students each year, spanning all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, through individual lessons, group classes, ensembles, and innovative community partnerships. Guided by extraordinary faculty, programs encompass a wide range of musical genres and traditions, fostering creativity, connection, and lifelong learning in Minnesota and beyond.

Recent Announcements

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MacPhail Center for Music Launches Contemporary Music Program – August 26, 2025

This historic milestone will expand access to jazz, pop/rock, electronic, and world music at the nation’s largest community music school.

Minnesota Lakes Lifestyle: Beyond the Notes – August 11, 2025

We often think of music as just background noise or a form of entertainment, but for children, it can be much more. Music is a deeply enriching experience that nurtures …

McKnight Fellowships for Musicians Announces 2025 Recipients – June 26, 2025

Now in its 29th year at MacPhail Center for Music, the McKnight Fellowship for Musicians honors four outstanding Minnesota artists with $25,000 awards recognizing their artistry, achievements, and impact. Learn …

Fox9: New scholarship at MacPhail Center for Music aimed at the healing power of music – June 22, 2025

Seventeen-year-old James Pumphrey proves he has patience and a true love for sharing music. When he’s not volunteering time to sing lullabies at a Minneapolis crisis nursery, Pumphrey is playing a …

Michael Cain Appointed Vice President of Music Education – June 2, 2025

MacPhail Center for Music has appointed Michael Cain as its new Vice President of Music Education. An internationally recognized pianist, composer, and educator, Cain brings more than 30 years of experience in …

MacPhail Launches New, No-cost “Learning with Music” Resources – May 1, 2025

This month, MacPhail Center for Music will introduce new, evidence-based music resources to help early childhood educators promote school readiness and self-regulation. Educators can access “Learning with Music” resources at …

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