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James Allen Retires After 25 Years at Perpich
May 26, 2026
James Allen, Music InstructorAfter 25 years of service at Perpich Arts High School, Music Instructor James Allen is preparing for his final sound check — though not necessarily his final performance. Allen’s last day at Perpich will be…
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Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works IV
May 18, 2026
The Music Department at Perpich Arts High School closed out the school year with “Sound Works IV”, the fourth and final concert of the season, presented on May 14th and 15th. The performances showcased both original compositions and covers created by students…
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Films by Perpich Students Selected for 2026 Twin Cities Youth Media Showcase
April 23, 2026
Work by Media Arts students and students from other arts areas was selected for the 2026 Youth Media Showcase. Short films and videos by eight Perpich students were shown on April 12th, 2026. The showcase was part of the 45th Annual Minneapolis…
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Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works III
March 16, 2026
The Music Department of Perpich Arts High School presented the third concert of the school year on Thursday, March 12th with a repeat performance on Friday, March 13th. The concert was a culmination of the work created by students in their small…
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Perpich-Sponsored Sessions at the Virtual MMEA Convention Well Attended
February 17, 2026
The 2026 Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Convention on February 12-14 pivoted from its usual in-person gathering at the Minneapolis Convention Center to a virtual setting. Almost half of the music educators registered for the virtual conference attended one or more of…
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K-12 Educators in Rushford-Peterson Schools Learn with Perpich Center Specialist
February 11, 2026
In early February, Jeremy Holien, Perpich Center’s Visual and Media Arts Education Specialist, facilitated professional development for the faculty of Rushford-Peterson Schools. In this session, the K-12 educators discussed opportunities to include contributions of Minnesota tribes and communities in their content areas,…
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Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works II
December 22, 2025
The Music Department of Perpich Arts High School presented the second concert of the school year on Thursday, December 18th with a repeat performance on Friday, December 19th. The concert was a culmination of the work created by students in their small…
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Perpich Sponsors Dr. Tasha Golden Keynote at ACDA-MN State Conference
November 21, 2025
Perpich Center for Arts Education was proud to sponsor Dr. Tasha Golden, the keynote speaker on November 15, 2025 at the state conference of the American Choral Directors Association-MN (ACDA-MN) chapter. This annual conference takes place in Mahtomedi, MN and is attended…
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Classroom Visits: Meaningful Professional Development for Arts Educators
November 19, 2025
This fall, Education Specialists at Perpich Center facilitated visits into the classrooms of arts educators at Ely Public Schools (Dance), Marcy Arts Elementary School (Theater), Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School (Music), and PiM Arts High School (Theater).
Mary Harding…
