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National Endowment for the Arts Announces Grant to Chops’ Pan Outreach Program
The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced that Chops’ Pan Outreach program will receive a $25,000 grant. This funding from...
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Feb 6, 20242 min read


ordway partnership funds Chops drumline residency
In 2024, Chops is partnering with The Ordway’s ‘Beyond The Stage’ program to create marching arts opportunities for Twin Cities youth....
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Jan 16, 20242 min read


Chops Custom blend now available at Dogwood Coffee!
All Profits support Chops' youth programs Chops is partnering with Dogwood Coffee Co. this month to provide a custom coffee blend - the...
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Jan 4, 20242 min read


Chops & mpa make history - be part of it!
In partnership with the Minnesota Percussion Association (MPA), and supported by community fundraising partners Spyhouse Roasters and...
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Dec 17, 20232 min read


Breaking "grounds" - Join us at Spyhouse coffee Dec. 20th!
With four after-school drumlines in St. Paul, Chops is poised to serve more youth, and we're partnering with Spyhouse Coffee Roasters to...
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Nov 28, 20231 min read


Chops introduces st. paul's newest youth drumlines
Chops is delighted to announce an expansion of our partnership with St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS). Last month, we worked with students...
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Nov 21, 20231 min read


ChopsLIVE Goes International: Aveda 2023
ChopsLIVE is proud to have partnered with the cutting-edge salon organization Aveda to take over the Minneapolis Convention Center this...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read


Join Us for an Epic Evening of Steel Drum Music!
Our Pan programs are growing and making the Twin Cities a steel-pan destination. If you love seeing our Pan-handlers and Tin Cups bands...
chopsinc
Jul 25, 20232 min read


Ready to Get Moving? ChopsLIVE is Near You
If you have caught the latest news on Chops’ groundbreaking new youth drumline programs, then it will be no surprise to you that we are...
Chops Staff
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Chops Drumline Programs Are Starting a Movement
With the close of the 22-23 school year, Chops is thrilled to report not only the successful conclusion of two groundbreaking pilot...
Chops Staff
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Minnesota State Arts Board Announces Grant to Chops’ Pan Outreach Program
Pan Outreach program has received a prestigious $30,000 grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board in the category of Arts Education. Chops w
Chops Staff
Apr 12, 20232 min read


All City Music receives $25,000 towards its urban youth music programs from the Jay & Rose Phillips
All City Music is bringing the beat to urban Minneapolis youth to the tune of $25,000! The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of...
chopsinc
Jan 24, 20232 min read


National Endowment for the Arts Announces Grant to Chops’ Pan Outreach Program
Today, the National Endowment for the Arts announced that Chops’ Pan Outreach program will receive a $15,000 grant. This funding from the...
Chops Staff
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Double Your Impact on Give to the Max Day!
Support chops with your generous donation for Give To The Max Day
Chops Staff
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Chops, Inc. Announces New Mission Statement
Chops, Inc., a nonprofit performing arts organization, has announced an update to its mission statement and core values. The new mission...
chopsinc
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Chops announces core values!
For the past 18 months, Chops has been gathering feedback and perspectives from dozens of stakeholders, including alumni, program...
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Jul 7, 20222 min read


Steel Drum Music Camp for High Schoolers
Pan Camp Aug 22 - 27th! Chops Inc and Pan Outreach present an incredible and FREE experience in world music!! Students will explore and...
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Jun 29, 20222 min read


Tin Cups open house May 18th - come try a pan!
The 2022 Tin Cups season begins May 18th at 6 p.m. with a FREE event at 7900 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN. Come on out, try a pan and...
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May 4, 20221 min read


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Apr 14, 20220 min read


chops soundsport is here!
Get excited! Chops' summer marching season is ON! Our SoundSport team is cleared for take-off, but it's not too late to join. Click below...
moleary142
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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