Student Performances
Performance Opportunities for MacPhail Students
MacPhail provides numerous opportunities for students to perform. More than 400 recitals are scheduled each year, ranging from informal recitals to auditioned honors recitals and Concerto & Aria.
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Intended for students of all ages, instruments, and abilities, All-School Recitals typically feature a nice mix of performers, composers, and genre.
Upcoming Dates
In-Person at 7:30pm in Antonello Hall
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Monday, June 6, 2022
Online via Zoom at 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Adult Student Soirees performance opportunities for adult students (18 years and older) and meant for those who want to share their music in a low-pressure performance situation.
Upcoming Dates
In-person
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:00pm in Room 126
Friday, May 13, 2022 at 7:30pm in Antonello Hall
Friday, June 10, 2022 at 7:00pm in Room 126
Thursday, July 14 at 7:00pm in Room 126
Online via Zoom at 7:00pm
Friday, March 18, 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022
Friday, May 20, 2022
In-Person at 11:00am in Performance Classroom 126
Friday, April 15, 2022
MacPhail Concerto & Aria Concert is the premiere student performance event at MacPhail. Performers undergo two rounds of competitive auditions in order to be selected for the final concert. This year, students participated in one round of auditions. Six students were selected to perform at MacPhail with a chamber orchestra on March 13 and one winner was selected to perform with the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis on May 15.
Finals: Sunday, January 30, 2022
MacPhail Concert: Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 3:30pm
Civic Orchestra Concert: Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Please congratulate the following performers and their teachers for having been selected to perform in the 2021 MacPhail Concerto & Aria Concert:
MacPhail Concert:
(names in alphabetical order)
Josiah Chan, piano student of Miryana Moteva, Piano Concerto No. 11 in D major, Hob. XVIII: 11, Mvt. I: Vivace by Joseph Haydn
Kevin Chen, piano student of Susan Sophocleus, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, Mvt. I: Andante sostenuto by Camille Saint-Saens
William Feng, piano student of Susan Sophocleus, Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Mvt. I: Molto allegro con fuoco by Felix Mendelssohn
Evan Hsieh, violin student of Mark Bjork, Praeludium and Allegro by Fritz Kreisler
Isabel Li, violin student of Lucinda Marvin, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, Mvt. I: Allegro molto appassionato by Felix Mendelssohn
Jaclyn Mack, voice student of Manon Gimlett, The Girl in 14G by Jeanine Tesor
Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis
Vladimir Tsiper, violin student of Lucinda Marvin, Violin Concerto in D minor, Mvt. I: Allegro con fermezza by Aram Khatchaturian
Honorable Mention & Alternate
Mira Ho-Chen, piano student of Irina Elkina, Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21, Mvt. II: Larghetto by Frederic Chopin
Honorable Mention
Eira Lindberg, piano student of Irina Elkina, Piano Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII: 11, Mvt. I: Vivace by Joseph Haydn
The panel of judges included:
Kathryn Anada-Owens, piano (St. Olaf College)
Charles Gray, violin/viola (St. Olaf College)
Herbert Johnson, piano (Bethel University)
Merilee Klemp, oboe (Augsburg University)
MacPhail Honors Recitals are distinguished student recitals. There are five per year: three Honors Recitals and two Junior Honors Recitals. Student audition before a panel of faculty judges in order to be selected for the recital. The judges’ decisions and selection of performers is based on the demonstrated musical and artistic merits of the student at the age and ability level performed during the audition. MacPhail values artistry and musicianship: anything performed artistically and musically is eligible to be selected.
Junior Honors Age Limits
Strings: age 12 & under
Piano: age 12 & under
Guitar: age 12 & under
Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion: age 14 & under
Voice: age 16 & under
If you have any questions, please contact Soojin Lee, Student Performance Coordinator
Upcoming Dates:
Spring Junior Honors Recital
Auditions: Sunday, March 27, 2022 starting at 12:30pm (application deadline: Sunday, March 13)
Recital: Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:30pm
Spring II Honors Recital– included in the May Performance Festival!
Auditions: Sunday, April 24, 2022 starting at 12:30pm (application deadline: Sunday, April 10)
Recital: Sunday, May 15, 2022at 3:30pm
Students who participate in Achievement Day will receive written feedback from faculty judges as a part of their “Achievement Review.” This mid-year opportunity is a great motivator and goal towards which students can work. Achievement Day open to all registered MacPhail students; all ages, instruments, ability levels and genre are welcome!
In-Person and Online via Zoom
Sunday, May 8, 2022 (deadline to sign up is April 24)
The Performance Festival is an opportunity for students to share their music with family, friends and adoring fans. Student performers will be grouped together in cohorts of eight to 10 to perform live for one another. The Performance Festival is open to all registered MacPhail students; all ages, instruments, ability levels and genre are welcome!
In-Person and Online via Zoom
Sunday, May 15, 2022 (deadline to sign up is May 1)
The Composition Recital is open to composers in the MacPhail community. Please contact Dr. Sarah Miller directly about participating in this event.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3:00pm
Located in Antonello Hall
Sign-up: Contact Sarah Miller