Crescendo for Piano

Enrichment Opportunity for Individual Instruction and Suzuki Talent Education Piano Students

Italian for “growing,” Crescendo encourages and promotes students’ growth at all stages of musical development. The program aims to develop well-rounded musicians, recognize students’ progress, and set benchmarks for advancing musical skills.

The Crescendo Program runs from September – May. Students may opt to register for the summer session from June – August.

The program guides students through graded repertoire levels, theory questions, and technical work. Crescendo also encourages the development of musicianship, motivates students by tracking and rewarding progress, develops performance skills, provides an opportunity outside the private studio for professional feedback, and helps develop the student into a well-rounded musician.

Student benefits include: Crescendo Labs, Juries, Gala Recitals, Award Ceremonies, and Play-a-Thons.

Preparatory Level through Artist Diploma: $132 per year

Pilot Track for Adult Students: $66 per year

Summer Crescendo: $40

Upcoming Music Lab Trips

We are excited to announce our first music lab of this season: a field trip to the Classical MPR station known as KSJN 99.5.

This is a very special, exclusive opportunity to 2024-25 Crescendo students only. Minnesota Public Radio just recently started allowing visitors after the pandemic.

When: October 17, Thursday, at 1:00 PM or October 25th, Friday, at 4:15 PM

Where: 52 East 9th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

RSVP: To register for this field trip or for more information, please email: [email protected]. Registration is required as space is limited.

Performance Opportunities

Crescendo Student Resources