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Enrollment with Aspire Music Academy
Enrollment Is Open for
Fall 2026 Term!
Fall 2026 Term starts in September!
We can’t wait to start performing with you all!
Enrollment information for Fall 2026 Term:
Performing Groups:
- Aspire Music Academy will feature the Momentum group as our Performance/Competitive group (featuring performers who have auditioned and been placed from auditions in Summer 2026). We also offer a full set of Recreational groups (new performers welcome, no audition required) for our Fall 2026 Term. Please note: For information as to which grades are eligible for Youth groups, please see below and on the Youth Programs & Groups page for details.
- Fall 2026 Term is a four-month commitment and runs from early September through mid-December 2026. Performers pay a monthly tuition fee for their instruction, based on grade level (or age) and the group joined. Families paying for an entire session in advance receive a 5% discount on tuition for the session. Any applicable discounts appear on our online payment portal, which is a part of the enrollment process. For those choosing recurring payments, the timing of those payments is also shown on the enrollment site.
These Youth Recreational Groups will be formed for Fall 2026 Term (all Recreational groups are mixed gender, no audition required):
- Grades K-1 - Dynamites: $99 per month, four months
Grades 2-3 - Sparks: $109 per month, four months
Grades 4-6 - Crescendos: $109 per month, four months
Grades 6-12 - Intensity: $109 per month, four months
These Youth Performance/Competitive Groups will be formed for Fall 2026 Term (audition required):
Momentum (female performers only) - Grades 8-12 - $139 per month. Joining Momentum also requires enrolling for Spring 2027 Term when enrollment is available in December 2026.
- For the 2026-27 season, Momentum is open only to performers who auditioned in Summer 2026 and were cast in a competition group.
- Encore - The Encore group is a month-to-month commitment for $49 per month for the 2026-27 season. Adults may join or withdraw at any time.
Please note:
Aspire offers tuition assistance for anyone needing financial support to take part in any of our programs. We will accommodate everyone who wishes to be with us! If you would like to explore tuition assistance, please write to us at info@aspiremusicacademy.com with “Tuition Assistance” in the subject line.
Joining an Aspire experience is a great way to connect with others while enjoying music with both new and old friends!
Additional information about groups for Fall 2026 Term:
- Momentum is our Performance/Competitive group open only to female performers in grades 8-12 who auditioned and were cast in Summer 2026.
- Aspire Performance groups require an audition to join.
- Aspire Recreational groups (Dynamites, Sparks, Crescendos, Intensity, Encore) do not require an audition. All Recreational groups for Fall 2026 Term are mixed gender.
- Rehearsal times for Fall 2026 Term will be the same for Spring 2026 Term. Please see the links below for more information. Rehearsal times are also listed on the enrollment site.
Rehearsal times:
Rehearsal times for each group are listed on the Youth Programs & Groups and Adult Programs & Groups pages and updated on the calendar located on the Resources page once the term begins. Returning performers are encouraged to check the schedule information on our groups pages and on the enrollment portal. As always, we will adjust schedules to accommodate our performers and families to the best of our ability.
Performers enrolling for Aspire groups should expect to appear in promotional photos and videos.
Aspire Music Academy rehearsals take place at our main rehearsal location:
7037 6th Street N.
Oakdale, MN 55128
Individual lesson packages are also available from Miss Lori’s Studio. To schedule a private lesson with Miss Lori or another instructor, please email us at info@musicwithmisslori.com and please provide your student’s name, age and previous performing experience.
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