Chops SoundSport

04/01/2026

Come join us for this incredible experience in world music! Students will explore and learn the steel drum (pan) instrument in an ensemble setting, meet new people, and prepare music to be performed with world-renowned Trinidadian steel pan duo "In Tandem" featuring Jalen Charles and Rashunda Dorsett-Headley.

Monday through Friday, rehearsals will be held at Edison High School and split into two groups with lunch provided. Siblings can sign up for the same group regardless of age if desired by family and approved by Outreach staff.

EVERYTHING is provided at no cost to the participants. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Completely FREE!

Each ensemble is limited to 25 students on a first come, first served basis, so click the link below to register now and reserve your spot for Pan Camp 2026!

https://www.chopsinc.org/pan-camp/

11/24/2025

Thank you SO MUCH for your incredible generosity during our fundraiser! 64 donors brought in $23k for Chops, helping us continue our mission of improving lives through music education and performing arts. We could not do this work without your support. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are grateful for each and every supporter. 🥰

11/20/2025

Your donations bring Chop's Pan Outreach program to third graders - check out in this vid! https://www.givemn.org/story/mwwe9g Keep watching to see their dance moves!

11/20/2025

It's Give to the Max Day and we are so grateful for your help! Keep the momentum going and help us max out our generous matching donations! https://www.givemn.org/story/mwwe9g

11/18/2025

Two days left to double your impact! https://give.mn/c39v9g Chops has raised $7k so far, and received $7k in matching donations! We still have $5k to go to meet our fundraising goals. Please consider a gift to Chops by Nov 20th and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar!

Chops, Inc. needs your help! Donations up to $12K will be matched 1:1 by Board Members and Donors!

11/06/2025

Because of your generous donations, we received a prize of $500 from GiveMN! Keep the donations flowing - there are more prizes available throughout November! https://give.mn/c39v9

11/04/2025

Chops needs your help as we face a significant 2025 budget deficit and even larger projected deficit in 2026. Please visit our fundraising page https://give.mn/c39v9g and donate today!

Chops, Inc. needs your help! Donations up to $12K will be matched 1:1 by Board Members and Donors!

11/11/2022

Support Chops during Giving November and have your donation matched 1:1! You don't have to wait until Give to the Max Day ... a generous donor is matching all gifts to Chops during November. Visit our site and Give to the Max!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DW3EY2M8SDB5E

08/20/2022

08/17/2022

Reliving a magical weekend! Lots of good Chops shots, including our flute soloist Cassity Peterson and featured dancer Kristin Mcquerry!

08/13/2022

"I'm going to go ahead and say it, Chops is the National SoundSport Champion in the under-50 class."

~Scott Kolman-Keen, Co-Director

08/13/2022

Gold medal? Best in class? I think it's safe to say we're back.