Concerts

Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts shares Haitian music, dance, and storytelling. Recommended for: Elementary & Middle School, Assemblies Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Alma Brasileira - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Alma Brasileira is a recorder and guitar duo that performs Brazilian music. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Box Cat Music - Residency Artist

About the Ensemble: Box Cat Music is a songwriting duo that features vocals, cello, and guitar. Recommended for: Elementary, Residencies To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.

Charles Lazarus - Concert Artist

About the Musician: Trumpeter Charles Lazarus is a member of the Minnesota Orchestra and a multi-faceted musician who has charted a unique course as performer, composer, producer and band leader. Recommended for: Middle & High School, Band/Orchestra Programs Availability: Intermittent weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Flipside Percussion - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Flipside Percussion is a trio featuring mallet instruments and drum set. They present a wide range of musical styles and embrace improvisation as a core musical value. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Types, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensembles (*Note that there will need to be enough space for three large instruments.) Availability: Mornings, most Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Julie Johnson - Concert Artist

About the Musician: Julie Johnson is a flutist who integrates looping and effect pedals into original arrangements and compositions. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, some Thursdays, and Fridays, Sept-Dec and March-May To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Juniper Trio - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Juniper Trio is a flute, viola, and harp trio. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes Availability: Select Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout the school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Lux String Quartet - Concert & Residency Artist

About the Ensemble: Lux String Quartet performs classical music focusing on 20th and 21st-century repertoire and works by living composers. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes, Orchestra Program Residencies Availability: Most weekdays, except Tuesdays, throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org. To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.

The Minnesota Winds Trio - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: The Minnesota Winds Trio consists of three representatives of the newly-founded Minnesota Winds. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes, Middle & High School Band Programs Availability: Select Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout the school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

The Mirandola Ensemble - Residency Artist

About the Ensemble: The Mirandola Ensemble is a vocal music quartet specializing in early music from around the world. Recommended for: Choir Program Residencies To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.

The OK Factor - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: New-classical crossover duo The OK Factor is cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan. Olivia and Karla are passionate about composing, performing, and teaching. Recommended for: Elementary, All Audience Sizes Availability: Select weekdays in Fall; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Winter/Spring To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

The Paper Clips - Residency Artist

About the Ensemble: The Paper Clips are a trombone quartet dedicated to connecting the threads of classical & contemporary music through fun and engaging performances. Recommended for: Band Program Residencies To request a residency, please click on the “Residency Request” button. Residencies are available anywhere in Minnesota. Email classnotes@mpr.org with questions.

Red Thread - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Red Thread is a contemporary folk group featuring voice, acoustic guitar, and electronic loops/production. Recommended for: All Ages, Classrooms Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

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Robot Rickshaw - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Robot Rickshaw is a Duluth-based ensemble of robotic instruments designed, built, and operated by their human creator, Troy Rogers. Recommended for: All Ages, Classrooms Availability: Most weekdays, October through November and January through May To schedule this artist for the Duluth area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert outside Duluth, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

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Siama's Congo Roots - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Siama’s Congo Roots is a duo featuring music from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. The music features guitar, vocals, and various percussion instruments from DR Congo. Recommended for: Elementary & Middle School, All Audience Sizes Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Son de Cuerdas - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Son de Cuerdas is a cello, harp, and piano trio, presenting classical repertoire with an emphasis on Latin American composers. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes (*Note that Son de Cuerdas is available to give concerts in Spanish.) Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

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Steam Machine - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Steam Machine is a music and dance ensemble that performs old-time and bluegrass music. Recommended for: All Ages, All Audience Sizes Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

Wood N' Wind - Concert Artist

About the Ensemble: Wood N’ Wind is a musical duo featuring the flute and double bass. Recommended for: All Ages, Classrooms Availability: Weekdays throughout school year To schedule this artist for the 7-county metro area, use the “Book Now” button. To schedule a concert in Greater Minnesota, use the “Request a Concert” button or email classnotes@mpr.org.

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