Music Across Minnesota

Funded by the Minnesota Department of Health and carried out by the St. Paul Conservatory of Music, this program aims to improve student social-emotional health, enhance musical arts awareness, improve engagement in school, and increase community vitality through music to students from rural communities and/or Title 1 schools across the state of Minnesota.  Students involved in the program will have an opportunity to engage in artistically excellent individual and group music instruction from our faculty.

Current Program Offerings:

Online Lesson Instruction

This program offers FREE online weekly (30 minute) lessons to students in rural communities and/or Title 1 schools across the state of MN.

The St. Paul Conservatory of Music employs instructors on all instruments (including piano and guitar) and voice. We welcome students at any ability level. Students can register for lessons at any time (there is not a deadline). Lesson registration is accepted on an ongoing basis.

Online Lesson Registration Information:

To register for online lessons, please fill out the brief online registration form. The student will be paired with an SPCM instructor for weekly lessons on a day/time that works for their schedule.

In-Person Faculty Visits

If you are interested in scheduling a faculty artist or ensemble from the St. Paul Conservatory of Music to visit your school, please contact the Program Coordinator, Amy Schendel (amy@thespcm.org).

Faculty visits could include any of the following:
Performances
Q & A sessions
Workshops
Sectionals
Coaching for small or large groups
Festival preparation

Minn SWest String Fest

State-wide string festival for students ages 13-18 on April 27th, 2024 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. More information located here.

Midweek Music

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. FREE to students in rural MN communities or Title 1 schools. Register here.

Online Music Theory Course

Online music theory course for students ages 14-18. Designed for students new to music theory. FREE to students in rural MN communities or Title 1 schools. Register here.

For more information, please email Amy Schendel (amy@thespcm.org), the SPCM’s MDH Grant Program Coordinator.