K-12 School Partnerships
Supplemental Music Programming for Minnesota Schools: In Person or Live Online
Empowering Schools. Strengthening Programs. Propelling Students.
MacPhail Partnerships provide customized, innovative, and relevant music education programs for K-12 schools.
About K-12 School Partnerships
MacPhail School Partnerships enrich the lives of young people and their families in Minnesota by providing unrivaled in person or live online instruction in tandem with a Minnesota school. Our staff works with a school’s music teaching artist and/or administrators to develop customized programs that provide relevant and compelling music education to strengthen student learning. Programs are individually designed for each school to create custom supports that enable children and youth to succeed.
If your school’s music program faces barriers such as funding, location, transportation, scheduling, music teaching artist shortage, and/or limited resources for program or staff development, then a school partnership may be beneficial.
The MacPhail School Partnerships Advantage
Why MacPhail Center for Music?
MacPhail Center for Music is the largest community-based music school in the nation. Founded in 1907 as a school to teach violin, MacPhail has evolved and grown to become a comprehensive community music center working with over 16,000 student musicians of all ages throughout the state of Minnesota annually.
The award-winning School Partnership program began in 1989 and provides over 5,475 hours of instruction per year.
Benefits of a School Partnership
Navigating the complexities of providing music education within the confines of budget cuts, limited staff or lack of time can be overwhelming.
MacPhail School Partnerships provide customized programs and experienced administrative staff & teaching artists. We will work with you to create a successful partnership.
- High-Quality instruction from experts to drive student success
- Students participating in program show improvement with rhythm, articulation, music reading skills, intonation, and musical expression in post assessments. Online School Partnerships Evaluation Logic Model
- Exciting and culturally relevant curriculum that attracts a diverse modern student audience for an engaged classroom
- Program and potential funding support for schools that have experienced cuts
- Specialized resources to enhance your existing program
MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO)
A tuition-free symphonic orchestra program in North Minneapolis. We believe in the transformational power of music, and strive to create a welcoming space that encourages musical growth and development.
MacPhail’s Current Partners
Online School Partnerships
High-Quality, Live Online Instruction
MacPhail’s Live Online School Partnerships support educators in Greater Minnesota by providing creative supplemental music learning.
Technological advances make it possible to use online applications that bridge the distance gap between MacPhail’s teaching artists and schools throughout the state.
Due to COVID-19 challenges, MacPhail will work closely with school administrators and music educators to assist in scheduling programing for students that are either at home, in school, or attending classes through a hybrid model. MacPhail has the technology, resources and expertise to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous music instruction to accommodate in flux school schedules.
How It Works
30 Years’ Experience Creating Award-Winning School Partnerships
In Person School Partnerships
Step One: Planning Process
Email Elizabeth Winslow, Director of School Partnerships
MacPhail School Partnership staff will work closely with you to learn about your needs and discuss your school’s wishes, budget, scheduling, curriculum, etc.
Step Two: Scope of Work, Cost and Timeline Proposal
You will receive a detailed proposal.
In person rates range from $125-160/session
Step Three: Letter of Agreement
After agreeing to the program proposal, your school will receive a Letter of Agreement (LOA). This document outlines the schedule, school provisions, and what MacPhail provides.
Step Four: Partnership Programming Begins
After your administration reviews, signs and returns the LOA, programming will begin.
Online School Partnerships
Step One: Planning Process
Email Anna Ostroushko, Online School Partnership Manager
MacPhail School Partnership staff will work closely with you to learn about your needs and discuss your school’s wishes, budget, scheduling, curriculum, etc.
Step Two: Scope of Work, Cost and Timeline Proposal
Live online sessions may be reduced as low as $15/session through grant subsidy, pending qualification. We will help you determine eligibility.
You will receive a detailed proposal.
Step Three: Letter of Agreement
After agreeing to the program proposal, your school will receive a Letter of Agreement (LOA). This document outlines the schedule, school provisions, and what MacPhail provides.
Step Four: Partnership Programming Begins
After your administration reviews, signs and returns the LOA, programming will begin.
Questions? Contact Us
Elizabeth Winslow, Director of School Partnerships
Anna Ostroushko, Online School Partnerships Manager
Amir Cannon, School Partnerships Coordinator
Ben Bussey, Partnership Development Representative
Heather Vanderley, School Partnerships Budget & Payroll Coordinator
Makayla Ferraro, School Partnerships Metro Partnerships Coordinator
Bob Adney, Online School Partnerships Lead Teacher
