UP TEMPO! Campaign Dashboard
Thanks to supporters like you, the Up Tempo! Campaign has raised $28M to transform lives through music education. Your generosity ensures that MacPhail’s 15,000 students experience unmatched music learning opportunities, compelling and relevant programming, and broadened access for all.
Your gifts are making an impact on music learners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Thank you for helping enrich our community with the joy of music!
Campaign Update from Paul Babcock
MacPhail Center for Music CEO
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.
From Quiet Child to MacPhail Rockstar
Music therapy client Adebiyi Adekola embodies the pure joy of making music.
Up Tempo! Campaign Highlights
Because of you, we are bringing the life-changing power of music to even more students.
MacPhail serves students in 83% of Minneapolis and Saint Paul zip codes, with the aim of deepening its impact in the Greater Twin Cities Metro area in the years ahead.
42 of 87 counties in Minnesota are receiving MacPhail programming.
In the last four years, 18,000 K-12 students have received free music education through MacPhail reflecting their backgrounds, cultures, and interests.
“MacPhail’s programming not only supports the students, it also supports me as a professional and as a human being. I feel less alone, more courageous, and more connected with the greater music community.”
– Laurie, South Minneapolis High School Choir Teacher
Together, we are one step closer to ensuring that no student is ever turned away due to financial circumstances.
In the last four years, we increased the amount of financial assistance available by nearly 50%.
As a result, between 2021 and 2025, nearly 36% more students received financial assistance.
“Music has been a source of strength and comfort for me, especially during challenging times. It has given me a way to cope and to express myself when words fell short. I hope to use music not only as a personal source of resilience, but also as a way to share beauty and encouragement with others.”
– Azad, Youth Piano Student and Scholarship Recipient
“I realized that making music is far more than drilling endless notes, it’s the art of telling a story that is forever unique. Through my lessons at MacPhail, I can dive deeper into my musical journey. I am so grateful.”
– Alice, Youth Piano Student and Scholarship Recipient
Talk with MacPhail
This powerful work is made possible through the generous support of donors like you. To learn more about any of our programs, contact anyone on the MacPhail Development Team. We can’t wait to hear from you!
