In partnership with Saint Paul Public Libraries, SPCM presents three performances featuring SPCM faculty at libraries throughout Saint Paul!

Enjoy music and celebrate North American and Eastern European culture with the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.

Learn more about classical music with an opportunity to touch and explore the musical instruments after the performance. Stay for a meal following the performance.

This Music Mosaic concert is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

More about Mark Billy, baritone & Osip Nikiforov, piano

Choctaw baritone Mark Billy is an extremely accomplished singer who has performed all over Minnesota as well as nationally. He has also engaged with the Minnesota Opera on numerous occasions and aims to bridge the gap between his Choctaw heritage and classical music. Osip Nikiforov is a recent graduate of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University where he received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance under the tutelage of John Kimura Parker. A seasoned performer, Osip maintains an active performance schedule frequently appearing both as a soloist and with orchestra.

In partnership with Saint Paul Public Libraries, SPCM presents three performances featuring SPCM faculty in libraries throughout Saint Paul!

April 20, join us for music by Son de Cuerdas - Saint Paul Conservatory of Music’s Bilingual Faculty Ensemble!

Enjoy music and celebrate Latin culture with the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.

Learn more about classical music with an opportunity to touch and explore the musical instruments after the performance. Stay for a meal following the performance.

This Music Mosaic concert is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

More about Son de Cuerdas

Son de Cuerdas is a recently introduced Spanish/English bilingual faculty ensemble from Saint Paul Conservatory of Music that consists of harpist Ada Tzab, pianist Amos Lucidi, and cellist Omar Macias. We speak and teach in both English and Spanish and we explore Latin American, Hispanic, and Mexican repertoires. Ada and Amos are both from Mexico, and Omar was born here in the US to parents who immigrated from Mexico.

Featuring James Sherepa and Milena Petkovic (guitar).

Program

Livestream

Join us in person, or online, for an afternoon of beautiful solo piano music, performed by longtime SPCM faculty member Peter Arnstein.

Peter generously donates his time and talent to raise funds for SPCM’s scholarship fund and free community programming.

Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you!

Pay what you will or donate here!

YouTube Live Stream | Program

Dr. Peter Arnstein is known as a pianist and composer in the Twin Cities area. He has often served as pianist and harpsichordist with the Minnesota Orchestra and has accompanied many members of the Twin Cities’ top two orchestras and college music faculties. A winner of international competitions in both composition and piano, he has toured the Midwest as pianist and composer-in-residence for the Sylmar Chamber Ensemble and was a frequent pianist with the Macalester Trio. Dr. Arnstein’s compositions include more than a hundred chamber music works, hundreds of piano solos and duets, and music for orchestra and chorus. His music has been published in both the United States and Europe.

In partnership with Saint Paul Public Libraries, SPCM presents three performances featuring SPCM faculty in libraries throughout Saint Paul!

April 6, join us for music by Son de Cuerdas - Saint Paul Conservatory of Music’s Bilingual Faculty Ensemble!

Enjoy music and celebrate Latin culture with the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.

Learn more about classical music with an opportunity to touch and explore the musical instruments after the performance. Stay for a meal following the performance.

This Music Mosaic concert is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

More about Son de Cuerdas

Son de Cuerdas is a recently introduced Spanish/English bilingual faculty ensemble from Saint Paul Conservatory of Music that consists of harpist Ada Tzab, pianist Amos Lucidi, and cellist Omar Macias. We speak and teach in both English and Spanish and we explore Latin American, Hispanic, and Mexican repertoires. Ada and Amos are both from Mexico, and Omar was born here in the US to parents who immigrated from Mexico.

Program

Link to YouTube Live Stream

There will be no live stream for this concert.

Featuring SPCM Faculty:
Gary Gratz, piano
Mike Marcinowski, drums
Thomas Strommen, saxophone
Jason Wells, bass

Thelma Hunter Room
Schubert Club, Landmark Center 75 W 5th St #302, St Paul

There will be no live stream for this concert but we will upload a video of the concert to our YouTube channel after the event.

Join us for a day of networking, mentoring, learning, and music-making for adult and high school brass players who identify as female, non-binary, transgender, or gender nonconforming.

Led by three members of Saint Paul Conservatory of Music’s Brass Faculty: Amy Schendel, trumpet; Allyson Partin, horn; and Lauren Husting, low brass.

Featuring guest clinician Erin Wehr, presenting: “Stepping Into the Spotlight As Your Authentic Self: A Positive Psychology Approach to Finding Your Own Path”

Erin Wehr (Ph.D., MS, MMED, BM) is a music educator with a background in teaching college, community, and K-12 music programs including instrumental and general music, music technology, and music psychology. Erin serves the music education community as a guest conductor, clinician, presenter, and consultant for honor bands, festivals, workshops and conferences. In addition to directing school band programs and teaching music education in universities, Erin also directed the Iowa City New Horizons Band Program and started the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra. Her research centers around managing social anxieties including helping girls to navigate jazz culture and most recently published a chapter titled “Playing the Part: A Social-Psychological Perspective on Being a Girl in Jazz” in The Routledge Companion to Jazz and Gender (2022, eds. Reddan, Herzig, & Kahr). As an International Coaching Federation certified professional coach, Erin utilizes her degrees in music performance, music education, and coaching psychology to coach individuals, ensembles, and organizations in employing concepts of positive psychology to enhance creative experiences through performance design. Erin is also a coach for musicians in the areas of performance anxiety, career navigation, and interpersonal dynamics.

You're cordially invited to join us for a delightful afternoon of music at the St. Paul Conservatory of Music's Suzuki Group Recital on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. We are thrilled to host this special event at the Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church, nestled at 2149 Edgcumbe Road in the heart of St. Paul. This recital promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the incredible accomplishments of our talented Suzuki students. Prepare to be enchanted by the melodies and harmony as our young musicians showcase their hard work and dedication. It's an event that promises to fill your heart with the joy of music and the spirit of the holiday season. We look forward to sharing this musical journey with you and your family. Don't miss this fantastic musical experience on December 16th!

✨Enjoy listening to glorious seasonal music, then join in Christmas caroling led by SPCM Faculty Brass Quintet - Amy Schendel and Graham Taylor, trumpet; Allyson Partin, french horn; Lauren Husting, trombone; and Jason Tanksley, tuba - along with The Gregorian Singers, directed by SPCM faculty member Monte Mason.

Free Admission!!

✨Enjoy listening to glorious seasonal music, then join in Christmas caroling led by SPCM Faculty Brass Quintet - Amy Schendel and Graham Taylor, trumpet; Allyson Partin, french horn; Lauren Husting, trombone; and Jason Tanksley, tuba - along with The Gregorian Singers, directed by SPCM faculty member Monte Mason.

Free Admission!!
🔗More info: https://www.metronomebrewery.com/

Join us for a joyous celebration of musical talent at the St. Paul Conservatory of Music's student recitals! On Saturday, December 9th, from Noon to 6 PM, we'll be gathering at Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church, located at 2149 Edgcumbe Road in St. Paul. It's a day to revel in our students' outstanding accomplishments and their dedication to the art of music. We extend a warm welcome to all music enthusiasts and community members to share in this musical journey with us. There's no admission fee, so come and enjoy the remarkable performances that our talented students have prepared. See you there!

Give to the Max

Are you ready to make a big impact on a day that celebrates giving back? Get ready for the 15th anniversary of Minnesota's giving holiday, "Give to the Max" Day, taking place on Thursday, November 16, 2023. This year, the St. Paul Conservatory of Music is proud to be part of this incredible event, joining over 6,000 nonprofits and schools from all across our state.

Ways to Participate:

1. Hit the button above! 👆

2. "Power Hour" Call in Show with Mary Larew (10:00am CST)
   Watch the live stream 👆 or call (651) 224-2205

3. Tiny Office Concert Live Stream (2:00pm CST)

What is "Give to the Max" Day?

"Give to the Max" Day is an annual event dedicated to supporting the causes you care about. It's a day when communities come together to make a difference, whether it's supporting local nonprofits, schools, or other organizations. It's a day filled with compassion, generosity, and a shared commitment to strengthening our communities.

Our Special Contribution - The Tiny Office Concert

At the St. Paul Conservatory of Music, we believe in the power of music to inspire, uplift, and bring people together. That's why, on Thursday, November 16th, at 2 PM, we invite you to join us for our exclusive online "Tiny Office Concert" as part of "Give to the Max" Day.

Our talented musicians will serenade you with beautiful melodies, showcasing the magic of music in a unique and intimate setting. It's a performance that will touch your heart and remind you of the transformative power of the arts.

How to Participate

Participating in this extraordinary event is easy:

1. Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 16, 2023.

2. Call in to our office (651) 224-2205 at 10am to donate during the Give to the Max “Power Hour”.

3. Tune in to our "Tiny Office Concert" at 2 PM on YouTube from the comfort of your home or office.

4. Feel the music, share the joy, and consider making a donation to support the St. Paul Conservatory of Music and our mission to bring the gift of music to our community.

Your contribution, whether big or small, will make a meaningful impact on our ability to continue providing musical education and experiences that enrich the lives of individuals of all ages.

Why Give on "Give to the Max" Day?

"Give to the Max" Day is the perfect opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself. It's a chance to support the causes that matter most to you and your community. Your generosity can help us create a more harmonious world through music.

Mark your calendar, invite your friends and family, and prepare to be moved by the magic of music. Join us on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, at 2 PM for our "Tiny Office Concert" and be part of the "Give to the Max" Day celebration.

Together, we can make a difference!

Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to see you there.

The SPCM presents their new Suzuki Cello Faculty Quartet!

Join us for an afternoon of sonorous cello ensemble music in person, or via the live stream.

Featuring: Rachel Bottner, Omar Macias, Jasmine (Wei-Ting) Chang, and Matthew Liston

Free Admission!!

✨Join us for an evening of sonorous cello ensemble music! Featuring four of SPCM's fine cello faculty: Rachel Bottner, Jasmine Wei-Ting Chang, Matthew Liston, and Omar Macias.

Free Admission!!
🔗More info: https://www.metronomebrewery.com/

✨Two of the Twin Cities fastest rising stars, baritone Mark Billy and pianist Osip Nikiforov will serenade you with a selection of their favorite songs. Don't miss this chance to hear these fine artists.

Free Admission!! | View Program | View Translation

✨Two of the Twin Cities fastest rising stars, baritone Mark Billy and pianist Osip Nikiforov will serenade you with a selection of their favorite songs. Don't miss this chance to hear these fine artists in the intimate venue of Fingal's Cave.

Free Admission!! | View Program | View Translation
🔗More info: https://www.metronomebrewery.com/

🍨 Indulge in free ice cream, lively music, and bouncy houses at this heartwarming event. Your kindness can make a difference – bring along peanut butter and non-perishable foods for donation and spread the joy!
🔗 More info: unionparkdc.org

✨The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music presents their new bilingual faculty ensemble, Son de Cuerdas, performing their inaugural program, Entre Cuerdas. Son de Cuerdas presents and teaches in Spanish as well as English, and perform a variety of works by Spanish-speaking composers and more. Join us at Olivet Congregational Church in St. Paul at 12:00pm for the the first concert of our 2023-2024 Coffee Concert Series! Featuring Ada Tzab, harp; Omar Macias, cello; and Amos Lucidi, piano.

Free Admission!!

To join us via livestream, follow this link!

✨The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music presents their new bilingual faculty ensemble, Son de Cuerdas, performing their inaugural program, Entre Cuerdas. Son de Cuerdas presents and teaches in Spanish as well as English, and perform a variety of works by Spanish-speaking composers and more. Join us at MetroNOME for their inaugural concert on September 12, featuring Ada Tzab, harp; Omar Macias, cello; and Amos Lucidi, piano.

Free Admission!!
🔗More info: https://www.metronomebrewery.com/

This activity is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.

✨ All are invited to join us on Payne Avenue in St. Paul to enjoy fine-arts exhibits, live music, children and community activities, a street-market plaza with local vendors and artisans, and retail and food specials at a good number of local businesses - all centered around celebrating the tapestry of cultures in our neighborhood!

🔗 More info: paynearcade.com

✨Stop by and say hello to the SPCM at this free family-friendly event in the MacGroveland Neighborhood of St. Paul! Food trucks, live music, peruse the business marketplace and the makers market (craft fair), partake in the free interactive art activities, games, and more.

🔗 More info: macgrove.org/macgrovefest