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.

Basic Composition

This class presents the fundamental tools needed to compose music, including music theory concepts, aural skills, notational skills, and musical forms. The goal is to have a better understanding of how music is being composed.

This 9-week class is for students ages 11 and up with at least three years of private lesson study on any instrument.

Class Days and Times:

Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30
September 17 – November 12

Class Fees:

$125.00 per 9-week session

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