A place and a space for the arts

To present exciting, personal, interactive music experiences and to enrich our community by fostering and supporting the performing arts.

Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition

Registration for the 2025 competition will open in December. Finalist recital March 22, 2025. Visit the competition page for official rules.

2024-2025 Tickets Available Now

Welcome to our 140th Concert Season!

WBOM Streaming Radio

WBOM is our community powered streaming radio station committed to promoting the artists and activities at MPAC and around the area. 

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Piano Performance Group

Are you interested in performing for your peers, sightreading duet, two piano literature, learning more about composers and performers, or just listening to piano music?

Art Song Project

Art Song is like a book club for singers: find, prepare, and share songs with others!

Upcoming Events

To Help Us Continue Presenting Quality Musical Experiences!

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Education

In addition to our concerts, MPAC hosts many performance and educational opportunities. Groups for both youth and adults, offer ways in which artists can connect with peers and develop their crafts.

The Art Song Project, for vocalists, meets to perform poetry set to music. Piano lovers can join the Piano Performance Group, which meets once a month to perform repertoire on our magnificent Steinway pianos.

Youth opportunities include the Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, Young Musicians Series, Masterclasses, and Educational Outreach Events.

Support

MPAC could not operate without its generous supporters! There are many ways to support MPAC:

Help us create a space that better serves our arts community by contributing to MPAC’s Capital Campaign; support our programs and leave a legacy of music with planned giving and endowment funds; donate your time and share your talents as a Mendelssohn volunteer; have fun while supporting MPAC’s programs by attending one of our fundraisers; develop your skills and gain resume-building experience as an intern at MPAC. We truly appreciate all of the different ways you support us—thank you!

About Us

Founded as the Mendelssohn Club on October 4, 1884, the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is the oldest continuously operating music organization in the United States!

We invite you to feel at home with us. Join the Piano Group or The Art Song Project, attend one of the recitals featuring talented area youth, or stop in on a Sunday to sample fabulous jazz. Consider purchasing season tickets, and return often to experience our impressive concerts and events. We look forward to seeing you!

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815.964.9713