Class Notes supports teachers through free music education resources.

Discover new ways to bring the joy of music to your students.

Karla Dietmeyer and Olivia Directs perform as The OK Factor. Part of MPR Classical's Class Notes program at Southgate Elementary School in Austin. ©2016 Jerry M. Olson
The OK Factor performs at Southgate Elementary · MPR/Jerry Olson

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Lesson plans cover a wide range of topics. Many include high-quality video performances and printable options for easy classroom use.

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Learning resources designed with everyone in mind

Lessons are easy to adapt to specific needs, resources, and personal teaching style. Optional extensions enhance learning.

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FREE live in-school concerts featuring professional musicians

Engaging concerts for Minnesota schools that inspire students through the power of live music.

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Resources meeting Minnesota K‑12 music education standards

Class Notes lessons are designed to meet Minnesota music education standards, which closely align with national standards.

A classroom of children applauds after a performance.
Kids applauding after Class Notes Concert at Cedarwood Oak Grove · Nate Ryan

Lesson plans

Explore hundreds of free standards-based music lessons. Covering a range of topics, these resources are easily adaptable to fit your needs, time, and resources.

Afoutayi Haitian Dance, Music, and Arts performs in a classroom.
Dancers Djenane Saint Juste and Melissa Clark lead children in dance · MPR/Nate Ryan

Free concerts

Class Notes brings free, in-school concerts to Minnesota schools and students. Our artist roster features an exciting mix of musical styles and instruments. Concerts come with supporting materials to enrich and enhance the concert experience. Book a concert today!

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What are ENSEMBLE SKILLS?

How do musicians stick together without a conductor? Help students understand and practice ENSEMBLE SKILLS in this lesson.

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Virtual Concert: Vocal Music

Four different vocal ensembles are featured in this Virtual Concert. Help students practice their role as the audience while listening to vocal music from a variety of cultures. The teacher plays Concert Host in this engaging Virtual Concert.

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Music & Literacy: Create a Musical Story

Literacy meets music in this creative, hands-on lesson. Use favorite books and vocal and instrument exploration to create a musical soundtrack.

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Music & Geography: Around the World

Music is a cultural expression. Visit different regions around the world to learn about unique genres of music and their core characteristics.

Cross-Curricular ConnectionsMiddle School
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Instrument Exploration: Violin

The violin is the smallest instrument in the string family! Learn to identify the violin by sight and sound! Listen to several Class Notes artists demonstrate their instrument.

Instrument ExplorationHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolSub FriendlyNo Materials
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YourClassical Music Lessons: ¡Hay tantas fuentes de sonido!

Escuchen y piensen sobre cómo se produzcan los sonidos, y aprendan sobre varios instrumentos sudamericanos, incluyendo el charango, las zampoñas, y las pezuñas.

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What is ABA FORM?

Music is full of patterns. Learn about the ABA pattern in music and use it to create your own composition!

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