Classes are offered in semesters/sessions (Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Session) with specific class dates denoted in the class description OR on an ongoing basis. Please see individual class listings for class dates.

View the Student Calendar for comprehensive Conservatory dates. You may add/subscribe to this calendar for updates.

Full Policies are available here.

Payments are accepted through our registration portal. Tuition may be paid in full upon registration, by semester, or monthly. View the Student Calendar and our Policies for further details.

• Monthly Payments: upon registration, Oct 15, Nov 15, Dec 15, Jan 15, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 15 (8 total School Year installments); Jul 15, Aug 15 (3 total Summer installments).

Financial aid is available.
Read more about Financial Aid and apply here.

Class locations appear in individual class listings. Once you are registered, room assignments are visible in your schedule registration portal. Contact registration@thespcm.org with any questions. Our locations include:

1. St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church

2. Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church

3. Olivet Congregational Church

All sites have parking & are ADA-accessible.

Midweek
Music

Wednesdays
10:00-10:30 AM

Location:
Virtual

Ages: 3-6

Instructor: Kathy Lee
Cost: $150
Free to all Music Across Minnesota students

*Curious if you are eligible for Music Across Minnesota?
Contact Amy Schendel

Begins January 31st, 15 sessions

Midweek Music is a weekly 30-minute virtual music class for 3-6 year olds. Through songs, games, puppets, and lots of interaction, children will learn the building blocks of musical literacy, such as pitch and rhythm, in a fun and natural way.

Children’s Vocal Ensemble

Tuesdays
5:00-6:00 PM

Location:
Immanuel Lutheran Church

Ages: 5-12

Instructor: Kathy Lee
Cost: $235 - or free to any student simultaneously enrolled in private lessons through SPCM.

This class is an opportunity for young people aged 5-12 to have a first experience singing in a small ensemble. Because of the small size of the group, every voice is important and young singers will have opportunities to sing solos, duets, and trios. Every class also incorporates age-appropriate lessons in music theory.

Drop-In
Recorder Class

Mondays
1:00-3:00 PM

Location:
St. Paul Reformation Lutheran

Ages: Adult (all levels welcome)

Instructor: Jean Allison Olson
Cost: $10 per class (suggested)

Calling all recorder players! Bring your own instruments and stand. We work on ensemble and sight reading skills, as well as switching instruments. The music ranges across time from the middle ages to this year. Feel free to attend as you are able. 

Mini Adventure in Wonderland

Mondays
5:00-6:00 PM

Location:
St. Paul Reformation Lutheran

Ages: 9-14

Instructor: James Sherepa
Cost: $100 plus $25 supply fee

"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense." Follow us down the rabbit hole and you’ll get to explore the wonderful world built by Lewis Carrol. This abridged version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a perfect way for young actors to get stage experience that is focused on expression, movement, and of course, FUN! In addition to learning this short play, class time will include acting games designed to help young actors gain skills for the stage. At the end of our program, we will present a mini version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland!

Chamber
Music

Days & Times:
TBD

Location:
Assigned by group

Ages: All

Instructor: SPCM Faculty
Cost: $250

Learning to play with other people is one of the most rewarding parts of being a musician, and it also builds essential skills such as ear training, leadership, musicianship, rhythm, as well as confidence.

Students may sign up as individuals who will then be assigned a group or can sign up with other students whom they’d like to play with. SPCM will work with the students, and their teachers to place them in the right ensemble.

Note: this class has its own registration form.

Online Music Theory

Mondays
4:00-5:30 PM

Location:
Virtual

Ages: 14-18

Instructor: Dan Rieppel
Cost: $184.95
Free to all Music Across Minnesota* students

*Curious if you are eligible for Music Across Minnesota?
Contact Amy Schendel

This online, asynchronous course will be a deep dive into the world of music theory. Although the class is asynchronous, included is one weekly online, synchronous check-in with the instructor at the time listed above. The cost includes an online textbook.

The class begins January 29th.

Note Heads
Vocal Ensemble

Tuesdays
5:00-6:00 PM

Location:
Immanuel Lutheran Church

Ages: 12-18

Instructor: Monte Mason
Cost: $235 - or free to any student simultaneously enrolled in private lessons through SPCM.

This is a class where young singers aged 12-18 can experience their developing voices as an ensemble of singers.  Elements of music theory are taught through singing a variety of musical styles from different musical traditions.  We look forward to an end of session performance.

Customized Instruction for Existing Groups

In addition to offering scheduled classes open to the general public, SPCM works with pre-formed groups, preschools and child care centers, and other organizations to offer custom classes that meet your needs, on a schedule that works for you.

Contact us for details on custom classes