Group Music Classes
Crescendo Academy of Music has several opportunities for group music classes available. Minimum enrollment must be met for a class to be held. Classes may be joined late if space is available.
BUILDING BLOCKS STRINGS CLASS
INSTRUCTORS: ANN CIRVENCIC & NICHOLAS JEFFERY
These classes provide violin and viola students enrolled in private lessons with the opportunity to review pieces they have learned in an ensemble setting. Students will be placed in a class based on skill level. A variety of activities will be covered, including warm-up exercises, note reading, scale studies, and weekly performance opportunities. Students must be currently enrolled in private lessons at Crescendo.
Class Session:
Fall session starts in September. Contact the office or your instructor for details.
Class Days and Times:
Sunday, 4:00 – 4:30 pm Pre-Twinkle Group; led by Nicholas Jeffery
Wednesday, 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Suzuki Book I Group; led by Ann Cirvencic
Wednesday, 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Suzuki Book II Group; led by Nicholas Jeffery
Strings Performance class meets the first Sunday of every month. Students are selected by teacher nomination.
Class Fees:
Pre-Twinkle: $100 per 10-week semester
Book I and Book II Groups: $140 per 10-week semester
Strings Performance class: $20 per 60-minute class
GROUP UKULELE
INSTRUCTOR: CHARLES HESS
This introductory class focuses on basic skills and techniques for playing ukulele with an emphasis on having fun while learning. Instruction includes proper playing position, reading ukulele music and tablature, and commonly played chords and rhythms.
Class Session:
Each class meets for 45 minutes
Class Days and Times:
Fall session:
Youth class (ages 6 & up): Mondays, September 18 – November 6, 5:00-5:45 pm
Adult class (ages 15 & up): Tuesdays, September 19 – November 7, 12:00-12:45 pm
Class Fees:
$120 for 8-week fall session
GROUP GUITAR
INSTRUCTOR: CHARLES HESS
Designed for students who want to learn in a small group setting, this class introduces the basics of acoustic guitar technique and music reading. Students must provide their own instrument.
Class Session:
Each class meets for 45 minutes
Class Days and Times:
Fall session:
Youth class (ages 8 and up): Mondays, September 18 – November 6, 6:00-6:45 pm
Class Fees:
$120 for 8-week fall session
MUSIC TOGETHER
Music Together® mixed age classes are for children from birth through age 5 and their parent(s) or caregiver, Rhythm Kids classes are for ages 4-6, and Babies classes are for infants 8 months and younger. The Music Together award winning summer curriculum is used in a playful, developmentally appropriate environment which utilizes singing, moving, playing instruments and making music in a fun 45-minute class. This type of music making is shown to enhance higher order thinking skills in our children, which supports all learning and provides an opportunity for children to attain basic music competence that is needed before learning an instrument. The best part about Music Together® is the FUN we have together making music every class!
Class Session:
The 10-week sessions begin in September, January, and May.
The 6-week summer session begins in June.
Class Days and Times:
See our main Music Together page for current schedules.
Class Fees:
10-week sessions: $195.00 for the first child; $120.00 for the second child.
6-week session: $130 for the first child; $80 for a sibling 12 months or older.
Resources
Bach Festival of Kalamazoo
Fontana Chamber Arts
Gilmore Keyboard Festival
Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus
Kalamazoo Concert Band
Kalamazoo Philharmonia
Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Society
Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra–sponsored by Crescendo
Kalamazoo Singers
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Stulberg International String Competition
Western Michigan University School of Music
