26 East Exchange Street | St. Paul, MN 55101 | 651.224.2205


January
4
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series
12 noon
Free
16
Monday
SPCM Closed
MLK Day
17
Tuesday
Spring semester begins
21
Saturday
Around the Piano Festival, 9 am-4 pm
A festival celebrating piano and chamber music
Click HERE for brochure
29
Sunday
Around the Piano: Celebration Concert, 4 pm
February
1
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series
12 noon The Baroque Room
Free
1
Wednesday
JOHN WEST AND FRIENDS
BENEFIT CONCERT
February 1, Wednesday
7 pm
SPCO Center, Hamm Building
408 St Peter St, St Paul
Free Will Donation
SPCM alum John West, recorder player, is presenting a fundraising event for the Saint
Paul Conservatory of Music. The music will include baroque as well as new music for recorder.
John West, recorder; Tami Morse, harpsichord; Marc Levine, violin; Maria Jette, soprano
We hope that you can join us and bring your friends.
4
Saturday
Saturday Matinee
3 pm
Free
SPCM Rm 505
7
Tuesday
Open House
4-6 PM
Come visit various studios and see what is happening at the Conservatory. Observe Suzuki strings, guitar, viola da gamba, piano lessons and more.
12
Sunday
Suzuki Solo Recitals
1 pm McNally Smith Auditorium
Free
18
Saturday
Choral Festival, 12-5 pm
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music making as these choirs perform individually as well as in a mass choir setting.
21
Monday
SPCM CLOSED
Closed for President's Day
March
3
Saturday
Saturday Matinee
3 pm
Free
SPCM Rm 505
4
Sunday
Early Music Day
9am -5pm
Handel’s Opera Orchestra:
Experience the thrill of playing in Handel’s orchestra led by Lyra’s music director and international harpsichordist, Jacques Ogg. Play alongside two more world-class performers Wilbert Hazelzet and Jaap ter Linden in this workshop, and then perform these dances as a part of Lyra’s Family concert series at 4:00 p.m. Experience the Baroque like you’ve never done before!
7
Wednesday
Coffee Concert
12 noon
Free
April
4
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: 12 noon
Free
14
Saturday
Saturday Matinee
Free
SPCM Rm 505
18
Wednesday
Spring Adult Recital: 6:30 PM
Adult students perform varied works
McNally Smith Recital Hall
Free
21
Saturday
Spring Rhapsody
Benefit Concert
Sundin Hall
3 pm
May
5-6
Saturday, Sunday
Spring Student Recitals
5
Saturday
Suzuki Group Recitals
15
Tuesday
Summer Open House
19, 20
Saturday, Sunday
Spring Student Recitals
28
Monday
Memorial Day
Conservatory closed in observance of Memorial Day. No classes.
June
6
Wednesday
Conservatory Adult Recital, 6:30 pm
Adult students present works in concert.
Free
July
4
Fouth of July Holiday
Building closed for 4th of July Holiday. No classes.
11
Children's Music Workshop
July 11-22 Ages 6-12
The Children's Music Workshop, a music day camp for aspiring young musicians, is an excellent opportunity for children to have fun exploring their musical knowledge and ability within the exciting context of a musical community. The Workshop will culminate in a performance on the last day of camp.
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Summer Flute Fitness
July 25-29 Grades 5-8
Summer Flute Fitness offers the chance for young flutists to improve their skills through chamber playing, master classes, and flute choir.
September
6
Tuesday
Fall Semester begins
October
8
Saturday
Saturday Matinee, 3:00 pm
A chance for any student to perform in front of a friendly audience. Contact Betsy Keno to participate.
30
Sunday
Halloween Concert and Party, 2:00 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.
November
2
Wednesday
Coffee Concert: Eastern European Musical Gems
12 noon University Club 420 Summit Ave
Free
5
Saturday
Saturday Matinee
3 pm
Free
SPCM Rm 505
11
Friday
Collage Studio Class
6 pm
SPCM Room 505
13
Sunday
SPCM GALA
Music: A Vibrant Future
3 pm
Downtown St Paul University Club
18
Friday
Collage Concert
6:30 pm
SPCM Room 505
19
Saturday
Suzuki Group Recitals
12 Noon McNally Smith Auditorium
Free
23
Wednesday
Adult Recital
6:30 PM
SPCM Room 505
24
Thurs-Sat
SPCM Closed
SPCM closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 24-26
December
7
Coffee Concert
Brahms Clarinet Quintet, featuring clarinetist Rena Kraut and friends
12 pm University Club, 420 Summit Ave
Free
10
DECEMBER STUDENT RECITALS
Please check with your teacher for your performance time and please bring treats to share for the reception following your recital.
McNally Smith Auditorium
Free
11
DECEMBER STUDENT RECITALS
Please check with your teacher for your performance time and please bring treats to share for the reception following your recital.
McNally Smith Auditorium
Free
13
HOLIDAY CONCERT/FUNDRAISER
6:30 pm McNally Smith Auditorium
Come enjoy festive music and holiday cheer!
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Closed
The SPCM is closed from December 24 to January 2 for winter break.