January
2
Wednesday
The Art of the Piano, 12 noon
Pianist Jason Wirth in concert.
Free
Pianist Jason Wirth in concert.
Free
5
Saturday
Spring Faculty Meeting and Holiday Party, 2-6 pm
11
Friday
8th Annual Lindsay Benefit Concert, Sundin Hall, 7 pm
This incredibly moving concert features Conservatory faculty and students performing works that honor the life of Lindsay Knutson, who lost her battle with cancer at age 12. Proceeds benefit the Lindsay Fund of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. $20 adult/$10 student
Donations welcome and encouraged.
This incredibly moving concert features Conservatory faculty and students performing works that honor the life of Lindsay Knutson, who lost her battle with cancer at age 12. Proceeds benefit the Lindsay Fund of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. $20 adult/$10 student
Donations welcome and encouraged.
17
Thursday
Spring Open House, 5-7 pm
Come see classes and observe lessons in progress. Staff will be available to answer questions. Free to attend.
Come see classes and observe lessons in progress. Staff will be available to answer questions. Free to attend.
February
6
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: Chamber Music Delight, 12 noon
The Hunter-Sewell Trio with guest violinist Tamas Strasser.
Free
The Hunter-Sewell Trio with guest violinist Tamas Strasser.
Free
13
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
March
5
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: Brazilian Jam, 12 noon
Joan Griffith, guitar is joined by Lucia Newell on vocals and Laura Caviani, piano in a vibrant and rhythmic performance.
Free
Joan Griffith, guitar is joined by Lucia Newell on vocals and Laura Caviani, piano in a vibrant and rhythmic performance.
Free
7
Friday
An Evening with Stephen Hatfield, 7:30-9 pm
Children's Choral Festival guest composer and conductor Stephen Hatfield will be available for an intimate evening of conversation. A moving and spiritual gathering for all choral music enthusiasts.
$5 donation
Children's Choral Festival guest composer and conductor Stephen Hatfield will be available for an intimate evening of conversation. A moving and spiritual gathering for all choral music enthusiasts.
$5 donation
8
Saturday
Children's Choral Festival
Open Rehearsals: 9 am
Festival Concert: 3 pm
Guest composer and conductor Stephen Hatfield will spend the day working with local children's choirs in an open setting that is available for all to observe. The final festival performance will culminate with mass choir.
$7 - rehearsal and/or concert
Open Rehearsals: 9 am
Festival Concert: 3 pm
Guest composer and conductor Stephen Hatfield will spend the day working with local children's choirs in an open setting that is available for all to observe. The final festival performance will culminate with mass choir.
$7 - rehearsal and/or concert
12
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
14
Friday
Baroque Festival, 6:30 pm
Conservatory students present Baroque works in concert.
Free
Conservatory students present Baroque works in concert.
Free
15
Saturday
12th Annual Competition for Piano, Strings, and Guitar, 9-4pm
Students ages 6-13 present works to be judged for prizes.
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music • $30/participant
Students ages 6-13 present works to be judged for prizes.
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music • $30/participant
16
Sunday
Competition Honors Recital, 12 noon
Prize winners from the Competition for Piano, Strings, and Guitar present their 'judge's choice' in concert.
Conservatory Recital Hall • Free
Prize winners from the Competition for Piano, Strings, and Guitar present their 'judge's choice' in concert.
Conservatory Recital Hall • Free
April
2
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: Haydn and His Wife-The Music of Haydn and Boccherini, 12 noon
Members of the Lyra Baroque Orchestra led by Jacques Ogg
Free
Members of the Lyra Baroque Orchestra led by Jacques Ogg
Free
9
Wednesday
Adult Student Recital, 6:30 pm
Conservatory adult students present works in recital.
Free
Conservatory adult students present works in recital.
Free
9
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
12
Saturday
Early Music Day, 10-6 pm
The Conservatory with The Schubert Club present a day of Early Music performances, workshops, and master classes.
$25-$50/person
The Conservatory with The Schubert Club present a day of Early Music performances, workshops, and master classes.
$25-$50/person
25
Friday
Music from the 19th Century Festival Concert, 6:30 pm
Conservatory students in recital.
Free
Conservatory students in recital.
Free
26
Saturday
Spring Rhapsody, 6:00 pm
Our Spring Fundraiser will include social hour, dinner, dessert, and performance by Conservatory faculty and students.
$50/person; The Penthouse at the downtown University Club, 340 Cedar Street, St. Paul
Our Spring Fundraiser will include social hour, dinner, dessert, and performance by Conservatory faculty and students.
$50/person; The Penthouse at the downtown University Club, 340 Cedar Street, St. Paul
May
3
saturday and sunday
May 3 & 4 Student Recitals, assorted times
Conservatory present works in recital.
Free
Conservatory present works in recital.
Free
7
wednesday
Coffee Concert: Faculty Showcase, 12 noon
Conservatory faculty present a varied and exciting season finale concert.
Free
Conservatory faculty present a varied and exciting season finale concert.
Free
8
thursday
Summer Open House, 5-7 pm
Observe classes, lessons, and attend information sessions.
Free
Observe classes, lessons, and attend information sessions.
Free
14
wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
17
saturday and sunday
May 17 & 18 Student Recitals, assorted times
Conservatory present works in recital.
Free
Conservatory present works in recital.
Free
June
4
wednesday
Conservatory Adult Recital, 6:30 pm
Adult students present works in concert.
Free
Adult students present works in concert.
Free
11
wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
July
16
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
August
September
2
Tuesday
Fall Semester begins
6
Saturday
Fall faculty meeting, 10 am-1 pm
Friday
Fall Family Picnic, 6:00 pm
Join us for music and fun in the courtyard. Bring a blanket and basket to set up a picnic for your family. Admission: the roll of a die determines the cost of entrance for the whole family!
Join us for music and fun in the courtyard. Bring a blanket and basket to set up a picnic for your family. Admission: the roll of a die determines the cost of entrance for the whole family!
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
Thursday
Fall Open House, 5-7 pm
Come see classes and observe lessons in progress. Staff will be available to answer questions. Free to attend.
Come see classes and observe lessons in progress. Staff will be available to answer questions. Free to attend.
October
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
5
Sunday
Red, Hot & The Blues, Annual Gala and Silent Auction, 5:30-9 pm
Join us at the downtown University Club on Cedar Street (site of the old athletic club) to celebrate the joy and vibrant spirit of music. Performance by faculty and students will be complemented by a few fun surprises! Dinner, performances, and cocktails for $100/person make this the Conservatory's most vital and exciting fundraiser of the year!
Join us at the downtown University Club on Cedar Street (site of the old athletic club) to celebrate the joy and vibrant spirit of music. Performance by faculty and students will be complemented by a few fun surprises! Dinner, performances, and cocktails for $100/person make this the Conservatory's most vital and exciting fundraiser of the year!
Sunday
Halloween Concert and Party, 4:30 pm
Dress up in costume and join us for a concert filled with 'boo'tiful music! The one-hour faculty and student performance is followed by a 'spook'tacular Halloween party with treats and activities.
Concert at McNally Smith Auditorium; Party at Conservatory.
Free will donations accepted.
Dress up in costume and join us for a concert filled with 'boo'tiful music! The one-hour faculty and student performance is followed by a 'spook'tacular Halloween party with treats and activities.
Concert at McNally Smith Auditorium; Party at Conservatory.
Free will donations accepted.
November
7
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Seres:
Sopranorama!, 12 noon
Join us for the 2007-08 Coffee Concert Series premier featuring Janis Hardy, Maria Jette, and Molly Sue McDonald (all sopranos!) with Dan Chouinard on piano and accordian.
Free
Sopranorama!, 12 noon
Join us for the 2007-08 Coffee Concert Series premier featuring Janis Hardy, Maria Jette, and Molly Sue McDonald (all sopranos!) with Dan Chouinard on piano and accordian.
Free
14
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
14
Wednesday
Adult Student Recital, 6:30 pm
Conservatory adult students perform prepared works.
Free
Conservatory adult students perform prepared works.
Free
29
Thursday
Master Class Series:
Baroque Violinist Miki Takahashi, 7-9 pm
Supreme Baroque violinist Miki Takahashi shares technique and expertise on violin and Baroque style.
$30 participant/$5 audience
Baroque Violinist Miki Takahashi, 7-9 pm
Supreme Baroque violinist Miki Takahashi shares technique and expertise on violin and Baroque style.
$30 participant/$5 audience
30
Friday
Musical Offering, 7 pm
Miki Takahashi is joined by Twin Cities Early Music specialists Asako Hirabayashi, Immanuel Davis, Julie Elhard, and Cléa Galhano in a performance featuring works by J.S. Bach, B. Fontana, J.H. Schmelzer, and G.F. Handel.
$15 adult/$10 seniors & students
Miki Takahashi is joined by Twin Cities Early Music specialists Asako Hirabayashi, Immanuel Davis, Julie Elhard, and Cléa Galhano in a performance featuring works by J.S. Bach, B. Fontana, J.H. Schmelzer, and G.F. Handel.
$15 adult/$10 seniors & students
December
5
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series:
Music of Love and Madness in the 17th Century, 12 noon
An early music program with Kim Sueoka, soprano; Julie Elhard, Viola da gamba; Phil Rukavina, lute and theorbo; and Jane Peck, dance.
Free
Music of Love and Madness in the 17th Century, 12 noon
An early music program with Kim Sueoka, soprano; Julie Elhard, Viola da gamba; Phil Rukavina, lute and theorbo; and Jane Peck, dance.
Free
8
Saturday
Conservatory Student Recitals, 12 noon, 2 pm
Conservatory students present works in concert.
Free
Conservatory students present works in concert.
Free
9
Sunday
Conservatory Student Recitals, 12 noon, 1:30, 4:30 pm
Conservatory students present works in concert.
Free
Conservatory students present works in concert.
Free
12
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 am
13
Thursday
Holiday Concert, Central Presbyterian Church 6:30 pm
The Conservatory Baroque Ensemble, Children's Choruses, and Suzuki strings will be joined by others to present a beautiful Holiday performance.
Freewill donation; non-perishable food and personal care items accepted to benefit local food shelves.
The Conservatory Baroque Ensemble, Children's Choruses, and Suzuki strings will be joined by others to present a beautiful Holiday performance.
Freewill donation; non-perishable food and personal care items accepted to benefit local food shelves.