Macphail Center for Music

Macphail Center for Music transforms lives and communities through exceptional Music learning experiences that inspire. It is our vision to provide students of all backgrounds and abilities access to inspiring and enduring Music learning experiences through extraordinary faculty, relevant programs and integrated learning technology to create successful outcomes. We achieve this in three ways: partnerships, performances, and Music education at our minneapolis, apple valley, austin(mn), chanhassen, and madeline island (wi) sites. In addition, Macphail offers lessons online through Macphail live online. Partnerships: in the 2022-2023 academic year, Macphail's community partnerships program provided services to 7,560 students in 116 locations. That represents more than half of all Macphail's students. 39% of the students in our community partnerships program qualify for free and reduced lunch. Partnership locations range from public schools and preschools to hospitals and elder care facilities. Onsite Music instruction: in fy23, Macphail provided Music education to 6,500 students through our on-site locations in minneapolis, apple valley, austin (mn), chanhassen, madeline island (wi) and white bear lake locations. In the fall of 2020, the renowed summer program, madeline island chamber Music became a part of Macphail. Macphail provided over $1.6m in tuition assistance and partnership subsidy.performances and events: Macphail features more than 400 live concerts and events every year, reaching over 30,000 guests. In fy23, Macphail events included the Macphail spotlight series, a four-part performance series showcasing Macphail's faculty.