The Pre-Conservatory Program

           

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
  • Pre-Conservatory 2014-15 2

    Osip Nikiforov, Ines Guanchez, and Daniel Eras after a fabulous piano recital

  • Pre-Conservatory 2014-15 3

    Mark Prihodko; recording session

  • Pre-Conservatory 2014-15 4

    Pre-Conservatory Program performs for an auction in Faribault, MN

  • Pre-Conservatory 2014-15 5

    Mark and Mariya after the Rising Stars Competition

  • Pre-Conservatory 2014-15 6

    MTNA competition in Fargo, ND

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    Sara Aldana ’16

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    Ensemble work

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    Ana Sofia Schutte ’16

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    YPSCA finalists perform at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis

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    Rehearsal at Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour

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    Alex Braginsky speaks at the end of a piano recital

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    Mariya performs at the Cathedral

  • Spring Recital 1

    Violin Quartet

  • Spring Recital 2

    Sofia Dorante

  • Spring Recital 3

    Alison Oh

  • Spring Recital 4

    Sofia Dorante

  • Spring Recital 5

    Alison Oh

  • Spring Recital 6

    Sara Aldana

  • Spring Recital 7

    Sara Aldana

  • Spring Recital 8

    Sara Lahtenin

  • Spring Recital 9

    Sara Lahtenin

  • Spring Recital 10

    Daniel Eras Saborio

  • Spring Recital 11

    Daniel Eras Saborio

  • Spring Recital 12

    Daniel Eras Saborio

  • Spring Recital 13

    String Quintet

  • Spring Recital 14

    String Quintet

  • Spring Recital 15

    Mark Prihodko

  • Spring Recital 16

    Mark Prihodko

  • Spring Recital 17

    Magdiell Antequera and Sofia Dorante

  • Spring Recital 18

    Magdiell Antequera

  • Spring Recital 19

    Magdiell Antequera

  • Spring Recital 20

    Quintet

  • Spring Recital 21

    Pre-Conservatory

  • Spring Recital 22

    Piano Quintet

  • Spring Recital 23

    Piano Quintet

  • Spring Recital 24
  • Spring Recital 25