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.

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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

St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival
Jasper String Quartet with Bill Eddins, piano

🗓️ Date and Time: Thursday, June 27th, 7:00-8:30 PM

📍 Location: Metronome Brewery in St. Paul

💁‍♀️ About the concert: The Jasper String Quartet teams up with local virtuoso (and MetroNOME co-founder) Bill Eddins to tackle a riveting program including Gabriella Smith’s “Carrot Revolution” + the Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor.

🎟️ 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
Featuring the Jasper String Quartet, SPCM Faculty, & Silent Auction

🗓️ Date and Time: Sunday, June 23rd, 7:30 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: Gala event with the Jasper String Quartet, SPCM Faculty, and a Silent Auction

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Adults: $30 | Children (18 and under): $5
Purchase Tickets: Get your ticket here

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

Thank you to the following organizations for their generous donations to our silent auction:

Arthur Murray Dance Centers, Cafe Latte, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Como Friends, Dakota, French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, History Theater, Holiday Inn and Suites, Illusion Theater, Metronome Brewery, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Zoo, Mixed Blood Theatre, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Punch Pizza, Purpose Restaurants, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Three Rivers Park District - Hyland Hills, Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum, Venn Brewing.

St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival
Featuring the SPCM Faculty Brass Quintet

🗓️ Date and Time: Friday, June 21st, 7:00-8:30 PM

📍 Location: Olivet Congregational Church (Fellowship Hall)
1850 Iglehart Ave, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
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💁‍♀️ About the concert: "In Our Romantic Era…" presents a captivating journey through the romantic and nationalistic landscapes of 19th and early 20th-century Europe, featuring works by Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, Edvard Grieg, Alexander Borodin, Victor Ewald, Gustav Mahler, and Gabriel Fauré, culminating in Grieg's iconic "In the Hall of the Mountain King," performed by The St. Paul Conservatory of Music Brass Quintet: Graham Taylor & Amy Schendel (Trumpets), Allyson Partin (Horn), Lauren Husting (Trombone), and Jason Tanksley (Tuba).

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Adults: $25 | Children (18 and under): $5
Purchase Tickets: Get your ticket here

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

St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival
Featuring the SPCM Faculty

🗓️ Date and Time: Tuesday, June 18th, 6:00-8:00 PM

📍 Location: Metronome Brewery in St. Paul

💁‍♀️ About the concert: Join us for a fun evening at Metronome Brewery in a variety-style show featuring faculty from the St. Paul Conservatory of Music. From Schubert art song to romantic piano trios featuring winds and strings to music for brass quintet - this evening should have a little something for everyone.

🎟️ 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
Featuring the LUX String Quartet

🗓️ Date and Time: Sunday, June 16th, 7:00-8:30 PM

📍 Location: Private home concert. The address will be shared with ticket purchasers. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the concert will be moved to St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108.

💁‍♀️ About the concert: Join us for an enchanting evening at first ever (!) St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival, featuring the illustrious LUX String Quartet. Lux's program "Modern Voices" presents three works written in the last 100 years that highlight the breadth of expression found in modern quartets: Terry Riley's G Song written in 1960, Steve Hough's Les Six Rencontres written in 2021, and Shostakovich's great 3rd quartet written in 1946. Filled with melody and imagery, this program demonstrates the intense beauty of the string quartet.

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Adults: $25 | Children (18 and under): $5
Purchase Tickets: Get your ticket here.

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

St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival
Featuring Son de Cuerdas

🗓️ Date and Time: Saturday, June 15th, 7:00-8:30 PM

📍 Location: Metronome Brewery in St. Paul

💁‍♀️ About the concert: Don’t miss this dynamic trio! From their unique instrumentation of harp, piano, and cello, to their innovative programming blending Western and Latin/Hispanic influences, Son de Cuerdas provides a moving musical experience with a multicultural lens.

🎟️ Ticket Information: Free!

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

Program | Livestream

12:00 PM Program | Livestream

1:30 PM Program | Livestream

3:00 PM Program | Livestream

4:30 PM Program | Livestream

Enjoy music by several of SPCM’s piano, violin, guitar, and songwriting students!

Our students will be featured as part of MetroNOME Foundation’s Gala and Showcase Weekend. These performances will take place in Fingal’s Cave downstairs, as well as upstairs in the Tap Room.

Stop by and follow the music! We’re looking forward to a fun and casual afternoon of celebrating SPCM students and MetroNOME Brewery - one of the coolest music venues in town!