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Discover the joy of creativity at Headwaters Music & Arts!

Headwaters Music & Arts: A center for creativity in the center of Bemidji

Headwaters Music & Arts began offering music lessons in Bemidji as a nonprofit over 30 years ago, with 7 teachers for 72 students. In 1997, we moved to our current location at 519 Minnesota Ave and became a full-service school of the arts.

Because of incredible community support in the form of time, materials, expert advice, and donations, Headwaters has grown into a gathering place where students and community members of any age can experience a wide variety of arts activities, ranging from recitals and rock band shows to clay, mural painting, and other fine arts.

Get Involved at Headwaters

  • Support Headwaters

    Volunteer, donate, participate - there are so many ways you can support Headwaters Music & Arts.

  • Community-Led Activities

    Headwaters is home to several groups led by volunteers from the community. Open Mic, First City Singers, Campfire Jam, Handbell Choir, and more!

  • Group Music

    At Headwaters you can participate in group music activities, from youth choir camp to preschool music to forming a rock band!

Upcoming Events & Announcements

  • Choir Camp 2024

    Choir Camp: August 18-22

    Ages: 8-18

    Headwaters Choir Camp is a week-long experience for young singers to build confidence, develop vocal technique, and learn to sing in harmony with others.

  • Rock Band Camp

    Rock Band Boot Camp: July 14-18

    Grades 4-12

    Headwaters Music & Arts’ Rock Band Boot Camp is a high-energy group performance class for musicians in grades 4-12 with 1–2 years of experience on guitar, drums, piano, bass, or voice.

  • Headwaters

    Youth Wheel Throwing Camp: starts July 21

    Ages 13-18

    Discover the art of wheel throwing in this hands-on pottery camp at Headwaters Music & Arts!