MPR Artist-in-Residence
2011–2012: Chad Hoopes

  • Meet Class Notes Artist: Delphia Cello Quartet
    Julia Peterson and Rachelle Smith of Delphia Cello Quartet chatted with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher about their experience as new Class Notes Artists and bringing a female-led ensemble that demonstrates shared leadership to schools.March 29, 2019
  • Meet Class Notes Artist: Border CrosSing
    Listen to Ahmed Anzaldúa, Artistic Director of Border CrosSing, chat with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher, and check out photos from their time in the music class at Washburn Elementary in Bloomington.March 28, 2019
  • Meet Class Notes Artist: Siama's Congo Roots
    Listen to Siama Matuzungidi and Dallas Johnson from Siama's Congo Roots chat with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher and check out photos from their time in the music class at Zanewood Community School in Brooklyn Park.March 27, 2019
  • Meet Class Notes Artist: Chione Quintet
    Oboist Susan Miranda and horn player Allison Akins, who are part of first-time Class Notes Artists Chione Quintet, sat down with Julie Amacher to talk about their experiences using sign-language as a way to get kids to engage with music and telling stories using music.March 26, 2019
  • Meet Class Notes Artist: Mill City String Quartet
    Violinist Erika Hoogeveen and cellist Ruth Marshall of the Mill City String Quartet chat with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher about their experience piloting the Class Notes High School program.March 22, 2019
  • 2018-19 Class Notes Artists: Lesson Plans and Curricula
    The 2018-19 Class Notes Artists are here, and it's a fantastic lineup. They will be going into schools all over the state this school year inspiring students through the power of live performance. Download lesson plans and curricula here!May 15, 2018

Events

Chad Hoopes
  • Recital on April 29

    Classical MPR Artist-in-Residence Chad Hoopes presents a recital at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m.
  • Chad Hoopes in Concert

    After a successful two-week residency touring the state of Minnesota with host Steve Staruch, Chad Hoopes presents a final recital, joined by his accompanist Dina Vainshtein. Hoopes will perform at Sundin Music Hall, on the campus of Hamline University on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for MPR members and $12 for the general public, and can be purchased by calling the MPR box office at 651-290-1200.



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Artists in Residence Alumni

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2009-2010: The Parker Quartet

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