Laurel is a non-profit music school offering high quality music education and inclusive musical community in the heart of Saint Paul, MN.
Welcome to LAUREL.
HALLOWEEN BOO-TIFUL MUSIC BASH @ LAUREL!
Join us on Halloween for a day of free, family-friendly fun and wear your most epic Halloween costume (if you like)!
Live Performances
Surprise (Boo!!) Halloween movie
Instrument petting zoo
Games
and more!
Come join us anytime between 1pm and 3pm for tricks, treats, music, community, and fun!
MUSIC IS MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS!
From early childhood to seniors, from movement to mandolin—
Laurel has a wide range of opportunities to bring music into your life with our classes and ensembles.
For students age 7 – 12 years old
This 8 week class will teach students the foundational skills needed to approach the instrument, including the main 3 hand positions, strumming and picking, fretting and identifying notes up to the 5th fret, and learning how those notes can be put together into basic chord shapes. Our exploration will include learning popular songs, creative writing as a group, and more!
Instructor: Val Lowry-Ortega
Schedule: Wednesday’s from 5:30pm – 6:15pm.
3 Sessions of 8 classes each.
Session I: Oct 21 - Dec 16 (week off Nov 25)
Session II: Jan 13 - Mar 3
Session III: Mar 24 - May 19 (week off Apr 7 for Spring Break)
Tuition: $185/session
This class is for students ages 3.5 – 5.5
In this class, children will explore music in a fun and engaging way while developing foundational skills. Through singing, movement, listening, and rhythm activities, kids will strengthen their listening, coordination, and focus. They will be introduced to basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, and note reading in age-appropriate ways, laying a strong foundation for future instrumental learning. Students will also get to know different instruments and famous classical pieces, helping them connect music to stories and emotions.
Instructor: Ada Tzab
Schedule: Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm in Studio 2 (Laurel Early Childhood Classroom)
Total Classes: 4 sessions of 6 classes each:
Session I: 9/21/26 – 10/26/26
Session II: 11/9/26 – 12/14/26
Session III: 1/11/27 – 2/15/27
Session IV: 4/12/27 – 5/17/27
Tuition: $155 per session
For students age 4-6.
A hands-on class for young children who would like to have fun in a kinesthetic group class, emphasizing piano basics, movement, visual art, and singing as a catalyst to get the fingers working on the keyboard. Guest instruments could appear from time to time, such as Celtic harp; hand drums, to reinforce rhythms and steady beat in children, a piano basics skill; ukuleles; and Tibetan singing bowls. Learning about how these other instruments work gives a basis to the piano work as well. Parents are asked to join us!
Instructor: Sandy Waterman
Schedule: Tuesdays 5:45pm to 6:30pm in Laurel Studio 2
Total Classes: 4 sessions of 6 classes each:
Session I: 9/22/26 – 10/27/26
Session II: 11/10/26 – 12/15/26
Session III: 1/12/27 – 2/16/27
Session IV: 4/13/27 – 5/18/27
Tuition: $155/session
For students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Children’s Vocal Ensemble is an opportunity for young people to have a first experience singing in a small ensemble. Every voice is important, and young singers will have opportunities to sing solos, duets, and trios. Every class also incorporates age-appropriate lessons in music theory.
Instructor: Kathy Lee
Schedule: Tuesdays 5pm – 6pm in Laurel Recital Hall
Year Long Class - 32 classes plus performance opportunities. Starts 9/22/26
Tuition: $66.25/month for 8 months
For students age 14 – Adult; Age 10 – 13 welcome with parent.
Ding Dong! Ring in the holidays with Laurel! This beginner-friendly handbell choir will teach students ringing techniques, ensemble skills, and easy music reading. No previous music experience required - if you can count to 4, you can play the handbells… trust us! If you’re a veteran ringer, you’ll be able to practice your 4-in-hand skills and practice sight-reading on a variety of bells.
Families are encouraged to participate together.
Music will be selected from winter and holiday favorites.
Instructor: Andy Myers
Schedule: Sundays 2pm – 3pm in Laurel Recital Hall
4 classes November 1 – 22, with a showcase during the final class.
Tuition: $135 total
UPCOMING EVENTS
From our free Coffee Concert and Rothchild Family Concert Series, to our student recitals, musicales, and ensemble concerts, there’s always something going on at Laurel!
Join us at the Center for the Performing Arts in Minneapolis for an incredible performance by The Havana Quartet. The quartet have established themselves as a distinguished ensemble in both classical and contemporary music, proudly representing the richness and diversity of Cuban culture.
Come dressed in your best costume (or not!) and join us for a fun + spooky day of music and celebration at Laurel! Enjoy games, trick-or-treating, the musical petting zoo, a spooky movie, and live music, including our school-wide musicales at 1pm and 2pm! See you there!
This month, in collaboration with the Minnesota History Center, we present music of noted Saint Paul composer, filmmaker, painter, and arts patron Jerome Hill, performed by Laurel faculty and guest artists.
In collaboration with the Minnesota History Center, we present music of noted Saint Paul composer, filmmaker, painter, and arts patron Jerome Hill, performed by Laurel faculty and guest artists. This evening’s performance includes Hill’s Suite for Chamber Orchestra, orchestrated by Alec Wilder.
Join us for a live performance by Son de Cuerdas, free and open to the public, at Richfield Lutheran Church. This virtuosic group explores the intersections of classical music and musical traditions from across Latin America with uncompromising artistry.
Join us for a live performance by Orkestar Bez Ime, free and open to the public, at United Methodist Church. Focusing on Eastern Europe and music of the Rom (“Gypsy”) people, OBI's repertoire reaches from Albania to Ukraine, with plenty of stops in between.
Join us for a live performance by Son de Cuerdas and Havana Quartet, free and open to the public, at Neighborhood House. Son de Cuerdas is a virtuosic group that explores the intersections of classical music and musical traditions from across Latin America with uncompromising artistry. They are joined by Havana String Quartet, a distinguished ensemble in both classical and contemporary music, proudly representing the richness and diversity of Cuban culture.
Join us for a live performance by SlovCzech, free and open to the public, at Sokol. SlovCzech is an Eastern European folk-rock band based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Contact
Laurel.
MAIN Phone:
651-224-2205
SUMMER CAMP Phone:
612-217-2431
General Email:
info@laurelschoolofmusic.org
Registration + Tuition:
registration@laurelschoolofmusic.org
Address:
Laurel School of Music
1619 Dayton Ave, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55104