Latest News on Music Programs

Crescendo Academy of Music frequently features different performers and music programs. From student recitals to updates on our faculty and classes, you can keep up with everything going on at Crescendo. To learn about the most recent changes or upcoming events at Crescendo, check the articles below!

Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs grant awarded

10/25/2019

Crescendo has once again been awarded a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Fall registration is open!

8/14/2019

Registration is now open for all of Crescendo’s fall programs and private lessons! Contact the office to join a class or schedule a lesson with a Teaching Artist.

Welcome to the New Website of Crescendo Academy of Music!

8/1/2019

Whether you’re a potential new student of music or a returning member, we at Crescendo Academy of Music would like to welcome you to our newly redone site!

Uncle Gerry in Concert!

3/23/2019

Join Crescendo Academy of Music as we celebrate 10 years of offering Music Together classes with host recording artist Gerry Dignan in concert.

Support Crescendo Academy of Music

11/12/2018

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Crescendo Academy of Music; would you consider a gift to support us?

Violist/Violinist Ann Cirvencic Joins Teaching Faculty

10/8/2018

Violist and violinist Ann Cirvencic has joined the Crescendo Academy of Music teaching faculty.

Executive Director Audrey Lipsey Awarded Gayle Hoogstraten Arts Leadership Award – Arts Administrator

8/10/2018

Crescendo’s Executive Director Audrey Lipsey has been awarded the Gayle Hoogstraten Award for Arts Leadership!

Henry Rensch Joins Crescendo Teaching Faculty

7/30/2018

Henry Rensch has joined Crescendo as a bass instructor.

Kalamazoo State Theatre to Host Jim Brickman in Concert; Crescendo to Receive Portion of Ticket Sales

5/22/2018

Pianist Jim Brickman is again coming to the Kalamazoo State Theatre, and Crescendo will receive $.50 of every ticket sold!

Jim Gilmore Jr. Foundation Grant for New Carpet

4/6/2018

The Jim Gilmore Jr. Foundation has very generously provided Crescendo with funds that allowed us to replace the nearly 18 year old carpet in our facility!

Summer Solstice Jazz ~ 30th Anniversary Event

2/5/2018

Join Crescendo as we celebrate the Summer Solstice and our 30th Anniversary of providing music instruction to the Kalamazoo community!