YOUR COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

A provider of personalized, music instructor for all ages and abilities.

Crescendo Academy of Music provides private and group instruction for instrumental and vocal music to students throughout southwest Michigan. Through scholarships, an instrument loan program, and more, we make music accessible to everyone. Our music lessons and classes are taught by professional teaching artists and performers who are dedicated to every students’ musical growth and enjoyment.

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

We provide music lessons and instruction for the following areas of focus:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check back frequently to see all the latest happenings at Crescendo

With recitals, performances, and more, Crescendo Academy of Music has events running year-round. We update our calendar every month with opportunities to see our live events, so everyone, including our students and their parents, can be active members of the music community.

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December
  • 06

    December Art Hop w/ Artist Aubrey Rodgers

    5:00 PM-8:00 PM
    06/12/2024

    Artist Aubrey Rodgers’ art will be on display
    Crescendo students will perform

  • 06

    Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra in Concert

    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    06/12/2024

    6:00 pm
    Art Hop
    Kalamazoo Valley Museum

    The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso. This concert is free; donations are welcome.

  • 06

    Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra in Concert

    7:15 PM-8:15 PM
    06/12/2024

    7:15 pm
    Art Hop
    Kalamazoo Valley Museum

    The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso. This concert is free; donations are welcome.

  • 12

    Community Voices Winter Performance

    4:00 PM-5:00 PM
    12/12/2024

    4:00 pm
    First Congregational Church
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

  • 15

    Student Recital

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    15/12/2024

    2:00 pm
    Location TBA
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

  • 15

    Community String Orchestra Concert

    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    15/12/2024

    3:30 pm
    Kalamazoo College
    Dalton Theater

Latest News

CLOSED for IN-PERSON lessons and classes Thursday, December 5
December 4, 2024

Due to the weather, Crescendo is closed today for IN-PERSON lessons and classes. Please contact your instructor or the office with questions. Stay safe, and make music!

Gift Certificates Available!
December 1, 2024

Give the gift of music this holiday season! Gift certificates are available for all of our programs.

Now Hiring!
November 19, 2024

Crescendo is adding Teaching Artists to our faculty.

OUR MISSION

To provide individualized music instruction in a positive and supportive atmosphere to all persons regardless of age, ability or income.