It is with a heavy heart that I announce that we will be permanently shutting down the Minneapolis School of New Music.

We simply do not have the staff to continue our academic program.

While this is going to be difficult for the students, we will work with families to help them transition smoothly to their next school.

For the people who have worked so long and hard to make this school a reality, I say thank you! While we were not able to make it work, I believe we did our best. Thank you to parents, community members, partner organizations, board members, volunteers, and to our authorizer for your belief in the vision of the school. I am sorry we were not able to bring that vision to life and sustain it.

It was an honor to work with the students, staff, board, and everyone who helped us along the way.

Thank you for everything and we wish everyone the best of luck in the future.

Sincerely,

Bart