MacPhail Center for Music

Michael Cain, MacPhail's director of EMRA (Electronic Music Recording Arts) and the founder of EKWE™, a mobile-based music platform that brings a new level of ease to digital music creation, is the keynote speaker at WAVEFRONT on Thursday, August 1 at 8:30 pm. (We've heard there are still a couple of RSVP tickets available - free). We love this concept. Not expensive (no charge to participants) and not just a networking event. Not a happy hour. Just a great way for Minnesota-based innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and artists to exchange ideas and encourage community– for established and emerging talent alike. Michael will be speaking on the evolution of sound creation at 8:30. If you're there, make sure to say hello.

🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that the MacPhail Center for Music has appointed Paul Babcock as its new Chief Executive Officer! 🎶 With over 34 years of dedicated service to MacPhail and a wealth of experience in music education, Babcock is the perfect fit to lead us into our next phase of growth. His visionary leadership has already brought incredible achievements, from pioneering programs like Music Therapy and the Global Music Initiative to expanding our reach with new locations and collaborations. Paul's passion for providing top-notch music education to all communities has earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious Duffie Adelson Award for Lifelong Achievement. 🏆 As we embark on this new journey under Paul's guidance, we remain committed to making music accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or financial status. Paul will officially take on the role of CEO starting July 1, 2024, succeeding Kyle Carpenter, who will transition to CEO Emeritus until his retirement on August 31, 2024. Join us in welcoming Paul Babcock to his new role and celebrating MacPhail's bright future! 🎵 For media inquiries, please contact Beth Nault-Warner, our Director of Marketing, at [email protected] or 651.324.2526. Let's make some beautiful music together! 🎹 #MacPhail #MusicEducation #LeadershipTransition

Attention Minnesota K-12 Music Educators! Have a tight budget but wish you could bring in instructors to support the amazing work already going on in your classroom? MacPhail Center for Music is on Year 2 of our Noteworthy Instruction Program, and we're adding an online component for out-state and rural schools. Recipients get 25 hours of no-cost instruction. Applications due Friday! https://lnkd.in/gHdw6j4p (scroll down to Noteworthy section) 2023-2024 NOTEWORTHY INSTRUCTION RECIPIENTS Coon Rapids High School – Band Sectionals Integrated Arts Academy – Guitar Class Justice Page Middle School – Band and Orchestra Sectionals North Saint Paul High School – Band Sectionals and Wind Ensemble Clinics Oak Hill Montessori Community School – Band Sectionals Richfield Middle School – Band Sectionals South High School – Beginning Band Sectionals Saint Louis Park High School – Electronic Music Class Support Woodbury Middle School – Sixth Grade Band Sectionals

MacPhail President and COO Paul Babcock sat down with KSTP over the weekend to talk about the Lírios Quartet and their upcoming concert. The Lírios Quartet is our 2023 Madeline Island Chamber Music Emerging Artists Quartet-in-Residence. Tune in to the interview here: https://bit.ly/3U2tY7q 🎶

This afternoon, Paul Babcock, President and COO of MacPhail Center for Music, was honored with the prestigious Duffie Adelson Award for Lifelong Achievement by the National Guild for Community Arts Education. https://bit.ly/3xHggzj For over 33 years, Paul has demonstrated unwavering dedication to community arts education, leading MacPhail through numerous advancements and ensuring high-quality music education for students of all backgrounds. Not only has Paul excelled in his administrative role, but he also remains actively engaged in the artistic community as a percussion teacher and performer. His passion for music education shines through in all aspects of his work. Join us in congratulating Paul Babcock on this well-deserved recognition! His lasting impact on the field of community arts education embodies the Duffie Adelson Award. #CommunityArtsEducation #LifelongAchievementAward #MusicEducation #DuffieAdelsonAward #CommunityMusic #MusicEducation #NationalGuildConference

Happy World Music Therapy Week! 🎶 Let's take a moment to appreciate the amazing music therapists at MacPhail and around the globe who make a difference in people's lives every day. You can join in on the celebration by joining the World Federation of Music Therapy photo competition! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV5ceX8V #WorldMusicTherapyWeek #MusicTherapy #MacPhail #WorldFederationofMusic #MusicTherapist

Episode 65 of Band is Everthing is available now! Erin Holmes and I sit down with Dr. Roque Diaz, PhD from the MacPhail Center for Music! Roque is a true music educator with a passion for DEI. It's deeply personal for him and you can learn all about him and his role at MacPhail by listening to our new episode! Stream us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or click this link: https://lnkd.in/gxdz7pfg

Congratulations to MacPhail teaching artist Joe Kaiser on being selected for the Teaching Artist Training Institute retreat! Joe will join 25 total Teaching Artists from 23 organizations across the US and Canada in Miami, June 23-29, 2024, in partnership with the New World Symphony. During the Retreat week, attendees will learn from guest clinicians in specialized workshops, visit and teach at Miami Music Project's summer camp, collaborate with peers, and have plenty of time to enjoy all that Miami has to offer. Teaching Artist Training Institute workshops this year will be focused on deep dives into Classroom Management, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Social Emotional Learning & Healing-Centered Practices, and Large Group Rehearsal Techniques. We can't wait to hear about this wonderful experience, Joe!

April is Autism Acceptance Month! MacPhail Music Therapy Administrator, Jessica Nagel, MA, MT-BC, shared the following in honor of this month: "At MacPhail we celebrate and support our colleagues, students, and clients who are part of the Autism Community, by creating inclusive learning environments, welcoming those with sensory and communication differences, and valuing the individualized goals of each student and client that attends MacPhail." #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #MusicTherapy #MusicEducation #DiversityInMusic

We are thrilled to announce that Paul Babcock has been selected for this year's National Guild Duffie Adelson Award for Lifelong Achievement in Community Arts Education! Paul's impact on our organization over the past 33 years has been nothing short of extraordinary. His visionary leadership as President and COO has not only transformed our institution but also deeply enriched our community. Paul's strategic initiatives have expanded our reach and programs, securing substantial funding and elevating MacPhail to new heights within Minnesota's arts landscape. His dedication to music education is evident in his role as a percussion instructor and performer, inspiring countless students along the way. Join us in congratulating Paul on this well-deserved honor, which will be presented at the Guild's national conference in Washington D.C. next week. Paul truly embodies the spirit of the Duffie Adelson Award and we are so proud to have him as part of our team. #CommunityArtsEducation #DuffieAdelsonAward #CommunityMusic #MusicEducation #NationalGuildConference