St. Joseph's School of Music is a non-denominational educational ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, which offers a comprehensive music curriculum designed to meet the needs of students of all ages and all levels, leading them to the enjoyment of music and its life-enriching qualities while also preparing students who aspire to a professional level of performance.
Exchange Building, site of St. Agatha's Conservatory
OUR HISTORY
St. Joseph's School of Music dates back to the 1880's when St. Agatha's Conservatory was established at 26 E. Exchange St., St. Paul, and St. Joseph's Academy Music Department was flourishing at 355 Marshall Ave., St. Paul. Both were sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The two institutions and their traditions of excellence merged into St. Joseph's School of Music which opened in 1971 at 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. From 1992-2006 the School was located at 1550 Summit Ave., St. Paul, and in 2006 moved to its present location in the Bigelow Building.
OUR SCHOOL YEAR Classes and private lessons are offered during four 9-week terms and a summer term that varies by studio. Lessons begun within a term are pro-rated. For further information, see children's pages or high school/adult page. Call 651-690-4364 to register.
OUR LOCATION St. Joseph's School of Music is located in Suite 350 of the Bigelow Building at 450 N. Syndicate, St. Paul. Bigelow is the second building south of University, directly across Syndicate from Target's parking lot. To tour our school, please call for an appointment.
OUR FACULTY
St. Joseph's School of Music features instruction in all of the orchestral and band instruments, piano, guitar, voice, theory, and ensemble training. Here is our list of instructors: SJSM Faculty
In the news...
"When do music lessons strike the right chord?" To read the Pioneer Press article featuring St Joseph's, click the link below:
"Violinist Ewa Bujak and flutist Susie Kuniyoshi, members of the faculty of St. Joseph's School of Music who performed at the 11th Day Prayer for Peace..." http://www.asianpages.com/ August 15-31, 2010
