Mission
Crescendo Academy of Music is the best music school to offer private and group instrumental and vocal lessons from highly qualified teaching artists and performers in Southwest Michigan. The academy provides opportunities for performances in a variety of local venues; lessons in music theory and composition; group classes; chamber ensembles; Community Voices, for adults with intellectual and developmental differences; Community String Orchestra, an ensemble for adult amateur musicians; BAM: Black American Music ensemble; and Music Together®, an internationally recognized early childhood music program. Pre-school children to adults over the age of seventy are active in Crescendo’s programs.
Mission
To provide individualized music instruction in a positive and supportive atmosphere to all persons regardless of age, ability, or income.
Vision
At Crescendo, we envision an environment where music creates real change, helping people build confidence, express themselves, and connect across cultures and generations. Our work leads to thriving students of all ages and abilities, strong relationships, and a connected community where everyone has access to the joy that music brings.
In 2025, Crescendo renewed our commitment to the organizational values of:
- Community
- People
- Quality
- Inclusion.
Crescendo Academy of Music adheres to the National Guild for Community Arts Education’s Code of Best Practices.
Crescendo Academy of Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with funding support from major foundations, arts organizations, businesses, and individual donors. It strives to make music accessible to all through need-based scholarships and an instrument loan program. The Academy provides services to all children and adults without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, weight, height, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran, or marital status.
