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 Days and Times:

Contact the office or your instructor for scheduling details.

Class Fees:

Performance class: $20 per 60-minute class

GROUP UKULELE

INSTRUCTOR:

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 TBA

Class Fees:

$120 for 8-week session

GROUP GUITAR

INSTRUCTOR:

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 TBA

Class Fees:

$120 for 8-week 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.