Laurel School of Music
About
Twin Cities Conservatory with Suzuki + Early Music Tracks
Laurel School of Music (formerly SPCM, merged with Saint Joseph's in 2025) is on Oxford Street North in St. Paul. Distinguishing breadth: Suzuki method (strings, flute, recorder, guitar), early music tracks (viola da gamba, Renaissance/Baroque), plus contemporary and chamber programs - rare to find this many serious tracks at one school.
Kids Programs
Programs span infancy through high school across multiple methodologies. Programs include:
- Early childhood music
- Suzuki strings (violin, viola, cello)
- Suzuki flute, recorder, guitar
- Private lessons across most instruments
- Chamber Music Academy and Institute (SPCMA, SPCMI)
- Early music (viola da gamba, recorder, Renaissance/Baroque)
- Contemporary music program
- Summer camps for K-6 students
- Group classes and ensembles
What's Included
- Weekly private or group instruction
- Suzuki method curriculum with parent involvement
- Chamber ensemble placement
- Monthly Coffee Concert series
- Faculty and student recitals
- Summer camp programming
Experience
Best fit for families wanting serious classical and chamber music study with method-based curriculum (Suzuki) for younger kids. Early music track is unique in the Twin Cities - useful for kids interested in pre-classical repertoire.