Antonello Hall, MacPhail Minneapolis Campus

Khayal, the foremost form of North Indian classical music, is renowned for its intricate blend of melodic (ragas) and rhythmic (talas) improvisation. It offers listeners a deeply immersive and transformative experience. From serene, introspective moments to thrilling, ecstatic peaks, Khayal concerts traverse a vast emotional spectrum, captivating audiences with virtuosity and emotion. MacPhail is thrilled … Continue reading "MacPhail Presents: Ragas of India: Samarth Nagarkar – Khayal Ensemble"

Join Sing, Play, Learn for a fun-filled musical morning! There will be lots to see and do at KidsFest at MacPhail Center for Music! The Jolly Pops featuring Billy Hartong (guitar/vocals), MacPhail faculty Eric Shee (drums/vocals), MacPhail faculty Justin Hartke (bass/vocals), Bacon the Pig, and Chompy the Alligator, will play two rockin’ concerts in Antonello Hall. … Continue reading "Sing Play Learn with MacPhail Presents: Kidsfest!"

Pre-Concert talk at 6 p.m. – On the Wings of Red Bird – Zitkála-Šá, Dakota Librettist and Composer of the First Native Opera A musical presentation of honor, reflection, and enlightenment is in store as The Native Spirits Sing features a program dedicated entirely to Native composers right here on Native land. Curated and performed by Pinar … Continue reading "MacPhail Presents: Faculty Spotlight – The Native Spirits Sing"

MacPhail is excited to welcome the Lírios Quartet as our 2023 Madeline Island Chamber Music Emerging Artists Quartet in Residence! The quartet will perform a concert, free and open to the public, on Saturday, May 4th at 7 p.m. in Antonello Hall at MacPhail Minneapolis.

Experience the fearless and extraordinary sounds of the Grammy Award-Winning Parker Quartet presented by MacPhail Center for Music on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Antonello Hall at MacPhail’s downtown Minneapolis location. Tickets are choose-what-you-pay and available for purchase on macphail.org.

Join us for an extraordinary concert where the language of music from around the world comes together to transcend borders and foster global unity and harmony. Immerse yourself in the … Continue reading "A Concert for Peace"

Get ready to warm up with Salsa del Soul, the Twin Cities’ premier nine-piece orchestra born from a passion for igniting the Twin Cities salsa scene, Salsa del Soul is on a mission to deliver electrifying rhythms and infectious beats. With a repertoire that spans the vibrant sounds of Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, … Continue reading "MacPhail Presents: Salsa del Soul"

Join Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® and the MacPhail Faculty Jazz Combo for a sing along!  Featuring Amanda Breininger and Terrell “Carnage the Executioner” Woods on vocals, Paul Babcock on percussion, Austin Wahl on guitar, Tommy Boynton on piano, Justin Hartke on bass, and Greg Keel on saxophone, the MacPhail Faculty Jazz Combo will have you swinging and singing!  Make a craft to jam along with, explore … Continue reading "Free Family Music Series Sing Along featuring the MacPhail Jazz Combo"

Join Sing Play Learn for a fun-filled musical morning at Kidsfest! The day will include two rockin' Free Family Music Concerts by The Bazillions in Antonello Hall, sample classes, instrument exploration, instrument making, snacks and more! This event is free and open to the public.

Join Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® for a sing along! The MacPhail Faculty Jazz Combo featuring Brian Nichols on piano, Justin Hartke on bass, Paul Babcock on drums, and Greg Keel on saxophone with Teacher Cari Gregerson and Teacher Jane Tate on vocals will play your favorite tunes from the Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® … Continue reading "Free Family Music Series Sing-A-Long featuring the MacPhail Jazz Combo"