Blog Archive

Our third graders experienced the beauty of improvisation using the melodic pentatonic scale in Ms. Patzloff's class. Not only were they learning the power of the pentatonic scale, but they were hard at work practicing rhythm and free-form improvisation. 

Minnehaha Academy’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble had the incredible honor of opening for the renowned Minnesota Symphonic Wind Ensemble. This event was made even more special by the unique connection between Minnehaha and the Minnesota Symphonic Wind Ensemble (MSW). Our very own band director plays in the MSW group, and every few years, we have the privilege of hosting them on our campus.The Star Tribune even featured the concert as one of the top nine free events in the Twin Cities that weekend!

We caught up with students Ezra and Gabriela who shared their perspectives on the experience.  

James WIlson '24 engages in a Q&A about his role as scriptwriter and producer of this year's Student Showcase.

Billy Steele worked with MA singers to write and produce and original song, an unusual experience for the average high school student.

Selas discovered new things about writing in Ms. Henderson's english class.

Maria Lemmons shares (and shows) how an AP Art design challenged stretched her skills.

The comparably small Minnehaha Academy journalism team took home fourteen awards at this year's Minnesota High School Press Association annual convention. See photos and links to winning articles here!

Students push the edges of their musical knowledge and collaboration abilities as they edit and even compose sections of music in preparation for the annual small ensembles performance, patterned after an art crawl.

Twice a month after school, Upper School English teachers Ms. Felton and Ms. Balster gather a group of students for writing prompts and critique groups. 

For the first time in recent history Antler staff are awarded EIGHT Quill & Scroll honors.

This winter's student-produced musical pulled in sixteen honors from Hennepin Theatre Trust's Spotlight Education program. The play, "Junie B. Jones, the Musical," demanded a certain amount of creativity and flexibility in order to pull it off while following social distancing safety guidelines.

Zac, a Minnehaha Academy senior, along with his theatre classmates, decided that this spring the show must go on! Through creativity and persistence the students found new ways to perform safely during the pandemic. 

Lower School students experience hands-on music lessons, despite distance learning.

Music teacher Ms. Benson has developed creative lessons for students using simple materials students have in their home. 

Nate Stromberg '96 comes full circle as a student, and now a teacher of Art at the Upper School campus.  He created the art program and also designed many of the art pieces around campus.