Come celebrate the music-making of Laurel School of Music students of all ages and instruments at the All-School Student Recital! Enjoy their performances, cheer on their hard work, and join the fun in one of three lively recitals at 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, or 3:30 pm.

In a new partnership for 2025-26, the Saturday Vibe series at George Latimer Central Library aims to bring family-freindly performances to audiences of all ages and backgrounds in a cozy and friendly setting. Concerts will take place monthly the Saturday following the Coffee and Rothschild Series concerts and are free and open to the public. We hope to see you all there!

Kick off the holiday season with December’s Saturday Vibe performance, featuring the Laurel Faculty Brass Quintet! They’ll bring a mix of festive favorites and fun tunes—from a Sound of Music medley and The Nutcracker to the surprisingly catchy Rubber Duckie. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of brass and holiday cheer in the cozy, welcoming Youth Room at the George Latimer Central Library!

Hosted at the Minnesota History Center, the Rothchild Family Concert Series will feature our coffee concert series in a beautiful, reverberant, and open space each month on the Thursday following each coffee concert. Be sure to arrive early for free admission to the exhibits after 4:30pm in addition to free parking!

Join us on Thursday, December 11th for violist Daniel Orsen and pianist Osip Nikiforov. This moving program of Bach, Schubert, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky will take us from the gloom of cloudy northern Germany to the sunny alpine pastures of the alps, and also explore the musical language and connections of Liszt and Tchaikovsky’s piano repertoire.

Daniel Orsen performs with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and recently released the recording “Wagner’s Nightmare,” a collection of works for viola and piano. Siberian born pianist Osip Nikiforov can be found concertizing on stages throughout the United States, including appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra, and is third prize winner of the 2016 San Antonio International Piano Competition.

Join us for our next Coffee Concert on Wednesday, December 10 at noon featuring Laurel faculty violist Daniel Orsen and pianist Osip Nikiforov. This moving program of Bach, Schubert, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky will take us from the gloom of cloudy northern Germany to the sunny alpine pastures of the alps, and also explore the musical language and connections of Liszt and Tchaikovsky’s piano repertoire.

After the performance, be sure to stick around for free coffee and cookies, a chance to talk with the artists, and to be a part of the Laurel community - we look forward to seeing you there!

Daniel Orsen performs with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and recently released the recording “Wagner’s Nightmare,” a collection of works for viola and piano. Siberian born pianist Osip Nikiforov can be found concertizing on stages throughout the United States, including appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra, and is third prize winner of the 2016 San Antonio International Piano Competition.

Join us for an uplifting afternoon celebrating the hard work, growth, and joyful musicianship of our Suzuki Group Classes!

Enjoy performances from students in the Laurel School of Music violin and viola studios as they share the music they’ve been learning together. We look forward to welcoming you and cheering on these young artists!

Join us for a studio recital featuring the students of Stephanie Skor as they share the music they’ve been learning and growing with this fall.

Join us for a studio recital featuring the students of Kari Peterson, sharing the music they’ve been learning and growing with this fall.

In a new partnership for 2025-26, the Saturday Vibe series at George Latimer Central Library aims to bring family-freindly performances to audiences of all ages and backgrounds in a cozy and friendly setting. Concerts will take place monthly the Saturday following the Coffee and Rothschild Series concerts and are free and open to the public. We hope to see you all there!

Twin Cities musical stalwarts and Laurel Faculty-members Scott Keever and Tamir Nolley get our community concerts started this week - With a mix of originals, jazz standards, and recognizable favorites from the likes of The White Stripes and Bill Withers, this duo has something to get everyone nodding along! Please join us!

Hosted at the Minnesota History Center, the Rothchild Family Concert Series will feature our coffee concert series in a beautiful, reverberant, and open space each month on the Thursday following each coffee concert. Be sure to arrive early for free admission to the exhibits after 4:30pm in addition to free parking!

Twin Cities musical stalwarts and Laurel Faculty-members Scott Keever and Tamir Nolley get our community concerts started with exciting sets at both our Coffee and Rothchild Family Concerts this week!! With a mix of originals, jazz standards, and recognizable favorites from the likes of The White Stripes and Bill Withers, this duo has something to get everyone nodding along! Please join us!

Join us as we kick off our 2025-26 Coffee Concert Series!

We are excited to resume our coffee concert series in our new home and under our new name! We invite you to join us on the first Wednesday of each month in our recital hall for free, exciting concerts that feature and highlight the talents of our wonderful and talented faculty - and be sure to stick around after the performances for an opportunity to interact with the artists and free cookies and coffee.

Twin Cities musical stalwarts and Laurel Faculty-members Scott Keever and Tamir Nolley get our community concerts started with exciting sets at both our Coffee and Rothchild Concerts this week!

With a mix of originals, jazz standards, and recognizable favorites from the likes of The White Stripes and Bill Withers, this duo has something to get everyone nodding along! Please join us!

Enjoy a delightful afternoon of Renaissance polyphony performed by two Twin Cities early music gems - The Gregorian Singers and Laurel School of Music!

Laurel School of Music is the newly renamed music school which combines Saint Paul Conservatory of Music and St. Joseph's School of Music. Home to musicians of all ages and instruments, Laurel boasts unique programming in early music for individuals and ensembles.

Delight in the celestial sounds of recorders, viola da gambas, and voices in a program of beloved and newly discovered works of the Renaissance and Baroque.

This concert is part of a whole weekend of great music - attendees of both Cléa and René and The Gregorian Singers will receive a special Laurel-branded gift.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity and get your tickets today!

Join us for an intimate concert and reception featuring artists Cléa Galhano and René Izquierdo at Laurel School of Music!

Brazilian recorder artist Cléa Galhano and Cuban guitarist René Izquierdo present “Latin Reverie,” featuring composers from Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, and Germany.

Proceeds will go to Laurel School of Music's Cléa Galhano Scholarship Fund.

This concert is part of a whole weekend of great music - attendees of both Cléa and René and The Gregorian Singers will receive a special Laurel-branded gift.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity and get your tickets today!

Can’t make the concert?
Consider making a donation to the Cléa Galhano scholarship fund!

Last fall, St. Joseph’s School of Music & The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music came together to create a vibrant new musical community for Saint Paul.

This fall, we continue that transformation with a new name and brand – and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!

Please join us on September 28th from 2pm – 4pm for music, food, games, community, and fun as we celebrate the bright future we are creating together!  

There will be LOTS of music, an Instrument Petting Zoo, mini trial-lessons, carnival games, face painting, food trucks, a community mural project...
AND OUR NEW NAME AND BRAND!!

The Jasper String Quartet, quartet-in-residence at Temple University in Philadelphia, returns to the Minnesota History Center for a special reprise of their SJSM-SPCM Coffee Concert performance. This free evening concert, part of the St. Joseph’s School of Music–Saint Paul Conservatory Faculty Concert Series and partnership with the MNHC, will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

The quartet, known for its expressive and dynamic performances, will present a program of classical and contemporary works. Admission to the Minnesota History Center is free from 4 to 8 PM on Thursdays, and parking is also complimentary during these hours. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase.

This concert offers a unique opportunity to experience the Jasper String Quartet's artistry in the intimate setting of the Minnesota History Center. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to their music, this performance promises an engaging and memorable evening.

This is an extra special edition of our Coffee Concerts! This week we feature students from all over the country participating in our Saint Paul Chamber Music Institute (SPCMI). The Saint Paul Chamber Music Institute is a unique chamber music program in which pre-college and college players deeply explore two works of chamber music - one with the special opportunity of rehearsing daily and performing in an ensemble with members of the Jasper String Quartet, and the second in an ensemble with fellow SPCMI students.

As usual, the noon-hour concert will be followed by complimentary coffee, cookies, and a chance to talk with the artists.

Join us for the opening concert of our St. Paul Chamber Music Institute with the award-winning Jasper Quartet and special guest, Thomas Rosenberg. Enjoy works by Benjamin Britten, Gabriella Lena Frank, and Franz Schubert as we kick off an amazing week of chamber music with SPCMI and the Jasper Quartet.

Buy your tickets today!

In partnership with the Minnesota History Center, join us for a reprise of our Early Music Faculty Coffee Concert program featuring Kathy Lee (soprano), James Sherepa (countertenor), Maryne Mossey (viol and cello), Julie Elhard (viols and strings), and Steven Zubich on harpsichord.

Free Minnesota History Center admission and parking is available every Thursday from 4 pm-8 pm. Come early to see the exhibits and have a bite at Cafe Minnesota before the concert begins at 6:30pm!

Opening the program will be a special performance and collaboration between three magnificent ensembles: Alejandro Brittes Trio, Havana Quartet, and Son De Cuerdas performing Mercedita (B. Sixto Rios).

Join us in a journey through time, with a delightfully diverse selection of early music spanning from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. Featuring several of the Twin Cities' finest early music specialists who double as fantastic faculty members of SJSM-SPCM, you won't want to miss this sonic tapestry of rich polyphony, sweet melody, and vibrant dance from centuries past. This June performance will feature Kathy Lee (soprano), James Sherepa (countertenor), Maryne Mossey (viol and cello), Julie Elhard (viols and strings), and Steven Zubich on harpsichord.

Purchase tickets online:

events.humanitix.com/spring-showcase-2025

Adults: $35

Youth 18 and younger: free admission

Our May concert will feature:
Andrea Stern, harp
Claudia Aizaga, flute

Join us for an unusual yet gorgeous pairing of harp and flute. Andrea Stern, harp, and Claudia Aizaga, flute, present an enchanting concert that blends the rich, resonant tones of the flute with the ethereal elegance of the harp.
Their concert will showcase a captivating mix of classical and contemporary pieces, including renowned works for each instrument, highlighting the unique interplay between the two as soloists and in duet.

No stranger to SPCM's Coffee Concert series, Artu Duo - cellist Ruth Marshall and pianist Garret Ross - have performed together locally and internationally since 2011. This program will feature some of their favorite duo pieces as well as a collaboration with SJSM-SPCM cello faculty member Matt Liston.

A day dedicated to brass playing and masterclasses for adult and high school brass players identifying as female, non-binary, transgender, or gender.

Join us for a day of playing and community!

Featuring in recital selected students from March 5th auditions

Registration form and $25 application fee due on Wednesday, March 5th:

For more information about the Competition and guidelines, Click Here!

Join us for an afternoon of percussion music featuring members of our faculty in both solo and enseble performance!

Honors Competition Auditions

Registration and $25 application fee due Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Audition Schedule:

Division A: 10:00-11:30am
Division B: 11:30am-1:00pm
Division C: 1:00-2:30pm

For more information about the Competition and guidelines, Click Here!

Join us at the Minnesota History Center for a wonderful free concert in their gorgeous space on Thursday, February 6th at 6:30pm!

Opening the concert will be the magnificent Farfalle String Quartet, coached by Tom Rosenberg, who will be playing works by Mendelsohn, Dvorak, and Porter.

Following the quartet, Scott Keever, guitar, will reprise his Coffee Concert program which features many of his own compositions along with music by Bach, Williams, and traditional melodies.

The Minnesota History Center has free parking and entry on Thursdays after 4:30pm, making this concert 100% free to attend, so come enjoy the exhibits, grab a bite at the café, and enjoy brilliant music in a beautiful setting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are delighted to announce the return of our Coffee Concert Series!

Come and join us on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon in our new home for a wonderful performance from our faculty guitarist, Scott Keever, who will be sharing a divecrse program of film and folk music along with several of his own compositions.

Scott is an award-winning composer, musician, instructor, and collaborator who has composed and produced music for film, theatre, podcasts, and radio. He also performs with Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI), an award-winning Twin Cities group that specializes in folk music from the Balkan and Eastern European regions.

Don’t miss his this wonderful performance - and, be sure to stick around afterwards for free coffee and cookies!

For more about Scott, visit his website: Click Here!

St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival
Jasper String Quartet with Havana Quartet

🗓️ Date and Time: Saturday, June 29th, 1:30-3:00 PM

📍 Location: Metronome Brewery in St. Paul

💁‍♀️ About the concert: One concert, two legendary quartets! The Jasper String Quartet will perform Dvorak’s Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, paired with Havana Quartet’s unique blend of Cuban and Latin repertoire. Not to be missed!

🎟️ Ticket Information: This event is free and requires no ticket

For more information, contact us at info@thespcm.org

St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival
SPCMI Collaborations Concert

🗓️ Date and Time: Friday, June 28th, 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Mairs Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Macalester College
62 S Macalester St, St Paul, MN 55105
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💁‍♀️ About the event: SPCMI Collaborations Concert

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Adults: $10 | Children (18 and under): $5
Purchase Tickets: Get your ticket here

🖥️ Livestream + Program

For more information, contact us at info@thespcm.org