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
Having a group come into our location helped give these children an experience they would have NEVER gotten. So many of our rural schools are on a very tight budget.— Music Teacher, Holdingford
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
This program is quite literally a treasure.— Choir Director, St. Paul
