January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
5
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series:
19
Tuesday
Spring semester begins: OPEN HOUSE
19
Tuesday
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.
23
Saturday
Around the Piano Festival, 9 am-4 pm
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30
Saturday
Around the Piano Festival Honors Concert , 6 pm
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Macalester College
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Macalester College
30
Saturday
Faculty Meeting
10-12 am
10-12 am
February
2
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series
Free
Free
5
Friday
Baroque Celebration Studio Class, 6 pm
onservatory students participate in a working session as preparation for the Baroque Celebration performance.
onservatory students participate in a working session as preparation for the Baroque Celebration performance.
19
Friday
Baroque Celebration Concert, 6:30 pm
Conservatory students Baroque Celebration performance.
Free
Conservatory students Baroque Celebration performance.
Free
20
Saturday
3rd Annual Early Music Day, 9am-6 pm
The Conservatory with The Schubert Club and Lyra Baroque present a day of Early Music performances, workshops, and master classes.
The third annual Early Music Day takes place on February 20th, 2010, from 9:15 am to 6 pm. The event is a co-operative effort of the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, the Schubert Club and Lyra Baroque. Participants will spend the day rehearsing under the guidance of experts in preparation for a performance at the end of the day. This year’s featured work is Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, a five-act comédie-ballet with text by Molière and music composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully. The final performance will take place in Court Room 317 in the historic Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul at 5 pm.
Early Music Day is directed by Julie Elhard, an expert in early music, and the director of the Conservatory’s viola da gamba program. Jacques Ogg of Lyra Baroque, is the Artistic and Music Director. A host of experts in the field will be coaching participants in preparation for the final performance including: Marc Levine for strings, Mary H. Waldo for winds, Julie Elhard for the viola da gamba consort, Jane Peck for dancers, and Anthony Stanton for actors.
For more information or to register, please contact the Conservatory at 651-224-2205 or info@thespcm.org.
Download the 2010 Early Music Day Brochure
The Conservatory with The Schubert Club and Lyra Baroque present a day of Early Music performances, workshops, and master classes.
The third annual Early Music Day takes place on February 20th, 2010, from 9:15 am to 6 pm. The event is a co-operative effort of the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, the Schubert Club and Lyra Baroque. Participants will spend the day rehearsing under the guidance of experts in preparation for a performance at the end of the day. This year’s featured work is Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, a five-act comédie-ballet with text by Molière and music composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully. The final performance will take place in Court Room 317 in the historic Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul at 5 pm.
Early Music Day is directed by Julie Elhard, an expert in early music, and the director of the Conservatory’s viola da gamba program. Jacques Ogg of Lyra Baroque, is the Artistic and Music Director. A host of experts in the field will be coaching participants in preparation for the final performance including: Marc Levine for strings, Mary H. Waldo for winds, Julie Elhard for the viola da gamba consort, Jane Peck for dancers, and Anthony Stanton for actors.
For more information or to register, please contact the Conservatory at 651-224-2205 or info@thespcm.org.
Download the 2010 Early Music Day Brochure
March
3
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: 12 noon
Alexander Braginsky and Friends
Alexander Braginsky, piano,; Tanya Remenikova, cello; Thelma Hunter, paino
Free
Alexander Braginsky and Friends
Alexander Braginsky, piano,; Tanya Remenikova, cello; Thelma Hunter, paino
Free
10
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 8:30 am
14
Sunday
Choral Festival, 1 pm
Special guest Dr. Eugene Rogers
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music making as these choirs perform individually as well as in a mass choir setting. They will present “Felicitations” by renowned local composer David Evan Thomas, a work dedicated to the young musicians of the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.
Special guest Dr. Eugene Rogers
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music making as these choirs perform individually as well as in a mass choir setting. They will present “Felicitations” by renowned local composer David Evan Thomas, a work dedicated to the young musicians of the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.
26
Friday
Collage Studio Class, 6-8 pm
Conservatory students prepare for the performance in a setting with educational feedback. Students are encouraged to use a multi-art form format to relate to the music they are performing on a deeper level.
Free
Conservatory students prepare for the performance in a setting with educational feedback. Students are encouraged to use a multi-art form format to relate to the music they are performing on a deeper level.
Free
April
7
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: 12 noon
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
Rena Kraut, clarinet; Oleg Levin, piano; Teresa Richardson, cello; Orieta Dado, violin
Free
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
Rena Kraut, clarinet; Oleg Levin, piano; Teresa Richardson, cello; Orieta Dado, violin
Free
9
Friday
Collage Concert, 6:30 pm
Collage culminates with Conservatory students in recital presenting their works in a multi-disciplinary format.
Free
Collage culminates with Conservatory students in recital presenting their works in a multi-disciplinary format.
Free
14
Wednesday
Adult Student Recital, 6:30 pm
Conservatory adult students present works in recital.
Free
Conservatory adult students present works in recital.
Free
14
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 5 pm
26
Monday
SPCM Faculty Ivan Konev in Recital: 7 PM
Ivan Konev, piano, and Natalia Moiseeva, violin, perform works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky and more
Free
Ivan Konev, piano, and Natalia Moiseeva, violin, perform works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky and more
Free
May
4
tuesday
Summer Open House, 5-7 pm
Observe classes, lessons, and attend information sessions.
Free
Observe classes, lessons, and attend information sessions.
Free
5
wednesday
Coffee Concert: Faculty Showcase, 12 noon
Join us for the season finale in our Coffee Concert Series as we feature our talented SPCM Faculty members: Orieta Dado, violin; Teresa Richardson, cello; Ora Itkin, Peter Arnstein, Ivan Konev, piano; Nick Haas, guitar;, Wendy Tangen-Foster, violin; David Birrow, percussion; and Ed Wharton, viola. They will present works by Shostakovich, Brahms, Arnstein and more.
Free
Join us for the season finale in our Coffee Concert Series as we feature our talented SPCM Faculty members: Orieta Dado, violin; Teresa Richardson, cello; Ora Itkin, Peter Arnstein, Ivan Konev, piano; Nick Haas, guitar;, Wendy Tangen-Foster, violin; David Birrow, percussion; and Ed Wharton, viola. They will present works by Shostakovich, Brahms, Arnstein and more.
Free
8
saturday
Spring Student Recitals, assorted times
Conservatory present works in recital.
Free
Conservatory present works in recital.
Free
8
saturday
Suzuki Group Concert, 1 pm
12
wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 5 pm
22
saturday and sunday
May 22 & 23 Student Recitals, assorted times
Conservatory students present works in recital.
Free
Conservatory students present works in recital.
Free
28
friday
Spring Rhapsody Concert 7 pm
Fund raiser concert for the SPCM featuring Conservatory Staff and Students.
Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University
$15 ($10 seniors/students)
Tickets available on-line or at the door
BUY TICKETS
including performances by the Saint Paul Children's Chorus, the Baroque Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Gamba Kids Konsort, Suzuki Strings, Ivan Konev, Oleg Levin, Marita Link, Peter Arnstein, Ed Wharton, David Birrow, Kim Craig, Patty McPherson, Teresa Richardson, Ora Itkin, Orieta Dado, Sophia Kor, Olivia Sohlen, James Brockhurst and Megan Ruan
If you can not attend, please consider making a donation to support our mission to make high quality music education available to everyone in our community.
performing works by Brahms, Shostakovich, Telemann, Granados, Dvorak and more
Fund raiser concert for the SPCM featuring Conservatory Staff and Students.
Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University
$15 ($10 seniors/students)
Tickets available on-line or at the door
BUY TICKETS
including performances by the Saint Paul Children's Chorus, the Baroque Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Gamba Kids Konsort, Suzuki Strings, Ivan Konev, Oleg Levin, Marita Link, Peter Arnstein, Ed Wharton, David Birrow, Kim Craig, Patty McPherson, Teresa Richardson, Ora Itkin, Orieta Dado, Sophia Kor, Olivia Sohlen, James Brockhurst and Megan Ruan
If you can not attend, please consider making a donation to support our mission to make high quality music education available to everyone in our community.
performing works by Brahms, Shostakovich, Telemann, Granados, Dvorak and more
31
monday
Memorial Day
Conservatory closed in observance of Memorial Day. No classes.
Conservatory closed in observance of Memorial Day. No classes.
June
2
Wednesday
Conservatory Adult Recital, 6:30 pm
Adult students present works in concert.
Free
Adult students present works in concert.
Free
8
Monday
Summer semester begins
10
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 5 pm
July
3-4
Fouth of July Holiday
Building closed for 4th of July Holiday. No classes.
5
Children's Music Workshop
July 5-16 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.
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.
23
Teen Chamber Camp
July 19-23 Ages 13-18
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.
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.
26
Summer Flute Fitness
July 26-30 Grades 5-8
Summer Flute Fitness offers the chance for young flutists to improve their skills through chamber playing, master classes, and flute choir.
Fee: $175
Summer Flute Fitness offers the chance for young flutists to improve their skills through chamber playing, master classes, and flute choir.
Fee: $175
August
2-7
Monday-Saturday
SPCM offices closed.
13
Wednesday
Board of Directors meeting, 12 noon
September
2
Thursday
Open House and Open Mic
7
Tuesday
Fall Semester begins
October
3
Sunday
Seeds of Music: Empowering Lives
Annual Gala and Silent Auction, 5:30-9 pm
Make this the Conservatory's most vital and exciting fundraiser of the year!
Click here for more information
Annual Gala and Silent Auction, 5:30-9 pm
Make this the Conservatory's most vital and exciting fundraiser of the year!
Click here for more information
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Sunday
Halloween Concert and Party, 4:00 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.
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
4
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series: 12 noon
Free
Free
December
1
Wednesday
Coffee Concert Series
16
Thursday
Holiday Concert, 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
The Conservatory Baroque Ensemble, Children's Choruses, and Suzuki strings will be joined by others to present a beautiful Holiday performance.
Freewill donation