A Celebration of Locally Grown Music and Food
crescendoFest 2011 will be held on October 1, 2011 from 2-5pm at the Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo. This signature event is held annually to raise funds for our needs-based scholarship program. Mark your calendars now!
The event will once again feature a progressive performance of three separate recitals, a silent auction, a Music Together® demonstration, and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra petting zoo. The event will also be accompanied by a sampling of locally-grown, family friendly foods and beverages provided by growers and restauranteurs from the Kalamazoo area.
Crescendo students, families, friends and the greater Kalamazoo community are warmly invited to attend what promises to be an exciting afternoon.
Scheduled performers include:
- Crescendo Piano trio, featuring Crescendo instructors
violinist Sarah Hedlund, cellist Luke Cook, and pianist Mark Portolese - Joanna Steinhauser, violin
- Gabriel Renteria, oboe
- Shannon Scoles, soprano
- Jesse Williams, clarinet
- Jisun Kalil, piano
- Mira Shifrin, flute
- Crescendo Youth Violin Trio and other selected students
Sponsors
We thank the generosity of the following donors in helping support this scholarship event
Music Director:
Soloist:
Biggs-Gilmore
Section Leaders:
Flipse, Meyer, and Allwardt, CPA
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Principal: Kelly Murphy
Orchestra Members: Kimberley & Daniel Scheffers
Ticket Sponsor: Printmill Graphic Design: Robin Smith Design
Tickets are $10 for an individual or $25 for a family of three or more. They can be purchased in person, by calling the Crescendo office at 269/345-6664 or via Paypal below:
Tickets purchased via the website will be mailed.
We are currently planning this year’s event, and are seeking sponsors and donations. To learn more, read our fact sheet. If you are interested in helping out, contact the office at information@crescendoacademy.com
