Providing accessible, relevant, and innovative concerts and lesson plans
What is Class Notes?
Class Notes provides free K‑12 classroom resources and concert experiences that inspire students and support teachers.
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Ready-to-use resources
Lesson plans cover a wide range of topics. Many include high-quality video performances and printable options for easy classroom use.
Learning resources designed with everyone in mind
Lessons are easy to adapt to specific needs, resources, and personal teaching style. Optional extensions enhance learning.
FREE live in-school concerts featuring professional musicians
Engaging concerts for Minnesota schools that inspire students through the power of live music.
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.
Kids applauding after Class Notes Concert at Cedarwood Oak Grove · Nate Ryan
Dancers Djenane Saint Juste and Melissa Clark lead children in dance · MPR/Nate Ryan
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Concerts in the classroom
Teacher testimonials
Thank you! This is an incredible program that is such a gift to our students (and staff!). Our students love music but often have limited access to performances, even in our city full of the arts. We are so grateful that Class Notes is working to bridge that gap. We also appreciate the diverse options of performers so that our students can see themselves mirrored in the musicians they see and hear.— Music Teacher, Minneapolis
Our students were exposed to and participated in some great world music, heard fabulous stories from around the world and learned about new instruments in an excellent and engaging presentation by talented performers! Most of all, the performers exuded musical joy and were truly wonderful people who just had fun with the students and their teachers!— General Music Teacher, St. Paul
This program is a treasure. It is incredible to have world class musicians come into my classroom during the school day for FREE and provide an educational concert experience for my students. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!— Choir Director, Hopkins
