Music
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MSSPA's music program encourages students to find their unique musical "voice". Individual skills are developed through student and staff-directed vocal and instrumental ensembles. Students are also required to take two levels of music theory with the option of taking four, concluding with Advanced Placement Music Theory. Additional classes in music history, world music, composition, and music technology challenge students to expand their musical skills and understanding.
We Emphasize:
- Knowledge and practical use of music theory
- Collaboration of students when creating original pieces in and outside of class
- Participation in active feedback and peer and instructor criticism
- Experiences with local and national musical artists
- Participation in school sponsored and student generated ensembles including:
- Staff-directed instrumental ensembles: Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Instrumental Ensembles
- Staff-directed vocal ensembles: Choir, Chamber Singers, Small Group, Women's Ensemble
- Student-directed ensembles: A cappella Ensemble, Blues Band, Jazz Combo
Courses Required to Earn MSSPA Arts Endorsement in Music (14 credits)
Music Theory 1 (2 credits)
Music Theory 2 (2 credits)
Music and Technology (1 credit)
Curricular performing ensemble (4 credits)
Senior Creation and Performance in Music (1 credit)
Additional Music Electives (4 credits)
Additional Courses offered in Music
Music Theory 3
Advanced Placement Music Theory
Music History
World Music
Composition
Additional credits in performing ensembles
Past Guest Artists/Residencies in Music
Justin Roth, professional guitarist
Dan Wilson, singer/songwriter, Semisonic
George Winston, jazz pianist
Mike Croswell, PKF Music Library
Jocelyn Hagen, freelance composer
Griffin House, singer/songwriter
Todd Schwartzberg, music therapist, MacPhail Center for Music
Neal Bolter, professional hornist
Soli Hughes, professional guitarist
Alison Scott, singer/songwriter
Mary Ellen Childs, freelance composer
Joko Susilo. American Gamelan Institute
Yanni, international recording artist
Greg Milliren, associate principal flutist, Minnesota Orchestra
Matthew Culloton, founding artistic director, The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists
Angie Keeton, teaching artist, Minnesota Opera
Music Instructors
Matthew McFarlane / Read Bio / mmcfarlane@msspahs.org
Rachel Mollick / Read Bio / rmollick@msspahs.org
Stephen Mollick / Read Bio / smollick@msspahs.org
Dale Kruse, adjunct private voice instructor
All shows start at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Students (unless noted) & can be purchased at the door.
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Online tickets may not be available for all events.
NO SHAME
9/30, 11/18, 12/16, 1/20, 3/16, 5/18
Eisenhower Community Center
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN / Map
Synergy
Fall Music Concert
10/24
St. Jospeh's Church of Hopkins
1310 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN / Map
Twelfth Night
11/3-11/5
Centennial Showboat
Harriet Island
St. Paul, MN / Map
Gallery
Winter Dance Concert
12/8-12/10
InterMedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN / Map
Electric
Winter Music Concert
12/20
McNally Smith Auditorium
19 Exchange St. E
St. Paul, MN
/ Map
The Producers
2/15-2/18
The Lab Theater
700 N. 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN / Map
Adult: $20 / Student: $10
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Canatre - a Vocal Music Concert
3/20
St. Jospeh's Church of Hopkins
1310 Mainstreet
Tickets: $5.00
Hopkins, MN / Map
Dancing at Lughnasa
4/19-4/21
InterMedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN / Map
Reach
Spring Dance Concert
4/28 & 4/29
InterMedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN / Map
Spring Music Concert
5/15
St. Jospeh's Church of Hopkins
1310 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN / Map
Senior Creation
5/23-5/24