UP TEMPO! Campaign Dashboard
Thanks to supporters like you, the Up Tempo! Campaign has raised $28M to transform lives through music education. Your generosity ensures that MacPhail’s 15,000 students experience unmatched music learning opportunities, compelling and relevant programming, and broadened access for all.
Your gifts are making an impact on music learners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Thank you for helping enrich our community with the joy of music!
Campaign Update from Paul Babcock
MacPhail Center for Music CEO
The Heart of Teaching
For cello teacher Joe Kaiser, teaching is about being part of something bigger: the vibrant network of students, families, and the MacPhail community.
From Quiet Child to MacPhail Rockstar
Music therapy client Adebiyi Adekola embodies the pure joy of making music.
Up Tempo! Campaign Highlights
Because of you, we have brought the lifechanging power of music to even more students.
MacPhail now serves students in 83% of Minneapolis and Saint Paul zip codes.
42 of 87 counties in Minnesota are receiving MacPhail programming
In the last three years, 6,720 K-12 students have received free music education
reflecting their backgrounds, cultures, and interests.
“MacPhail’s program has been fundamental to our ability to provide access to band and orchestra to every student regardless of their background or experience in music. For us, it is a game changer.”
– South Minneapolis High School Music Educator
Together, we are one step closer to ensuring that no student is ever turned away due to financial circumstances.
In just two years, we increased the amount of financial assistance available by 48%.
As a result, between 2021 and 2023, 33% more students received financial assistance.
“I will be 84 this year, but I still have a zest for life and love music very much. This is like a dream come true as I have wanted private voice lessons since I was in elementary school, but it has never been feasible until now with this scholarship.”
– Carol P., Adult Voice Student
Talk with MacPhail
This powerful work is made possible through the generous support of donors like you. To learn more about any of our programs, contact anyone on the MacPhail Development Team. We can’t wait to hear from you!
