YOUR COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

A provider of personalized music instruction 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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  • November Art Hop
    5:30 PM-7:00 PM
    01/11/2024

    Time TBA
    Art Hop

    Crescendo students and teaching artists performance

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  • Student Recital
    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    09/11/2024

    2:00 pm
    First Congregational Church
    345 West Michigan Ave

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    2:00 pm
    Crescendo Academy of Music
    Jill & Dan Christian Large Ensemble Room

    There will be two recitals taking place; check with your instructor or the office for your performance location.

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  • Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra in Concert
    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    10/11/2024

    The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra returns to the Parchment Public Library

    Sunday, November 10
    2:00 pm
    Parchment Public Library

    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.

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Latest News

BAM: Black American Music Ensemble
September 8, 2025

Led by jazz musicians Jesse Lemons, trumpet, and Zollie Schut, percussion, topics covered will include Black American Music repertoire and history, beginning/intermediate Improvisation, and rehearsal/performance etiquette.

Crescendo Community String Orchestra Registration is Open
September 5, 2025

Do you play violin, viola, cello, or string bass? Want to join other string players in a chamber orchestra?

NOW HIRING!
September 5, 2025

We are bursting at the seams with students, and need to add more music teachers! All instruments and voices are encouraged to apply; immediate needs: percussion/drums, piano, and voice.

To apply, send a resume/CV and references to information@crescendoacademy.com.

OUR MISSION

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