The Pre-Conservatory Program

2018-19 Pre-Conservatory Musicians

Music is your passion. You want a school that recognizes your dedication and prioritizes your music study while preparing you academically. We believe that students can combine their passion for music with a rigorous college-preparatory academic program.

The Pre-Conservatory Program offers serious musicians ample practice time, weekly lessons with Master Teachers, courses in music theory, chamber music ensembles, numerous performance opportunities, master classes with world-renowned guest artists, and access to concerts featuring world-class performers.

Noteworthy Achievements:

1st place, 2018 Dakota Valley Symphony’s Young Artist Competition
Honorable Mention, Regional Finals of the MTNA National Music Competition 2018
Featured Artists, MPR’s Minnesota Varsity Competition 2018
Finalist (harp), 2017 Minnesota Orchestra YPSCA
Grand Prize (violin), 2016 Mankato Symphony Concerto Competition
First Place (harp), 2016 Rochester Symphony “Playing with the Pros” Competition
National winner (piano), 2015 MTNA
Regional winner (piano), 2015 MTNA
1st prize (cello), 2015 La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Rising Stars Solo Competition
2nd prize (cello), 2015 La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Rising Stars Solo Competition
Two finalists (cello), 2015 Minnesota Orchestra YPSCA
Honorable mention (cello), 2015 ASTA Solo Competition
Performers, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Salon Se Leve Music Series
Grand Prize (cello), 2014 MNSOTA Mary West Solo Competition
2nd prize (violin), 2014 MNSOTA Mary West Solo Competition
Violinist, 2014 National High School Orchestra
1st prize, 2014 Rochester Music Guild Competition
1st prizes, 2013 and 2014 Minnesota Sinfonia Competition
Five 1st prize wins in five categories, 2013 Bruce P. Carlson Schubert Club Competition
Grand Prize (violin), 2012 Young People’s Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA), 2nd place (piano), 3rd place (viola), and 6th place (violin)
Top 8 finisher, 2012 Hamamatsu International Piano Competition
1st place, 2011 DePue Brothers International Fiddle Competition