Happy New Year! Here’s a quick overview of some key things to keep in mind as we jump into 2025.

On Jan. 11, the Sherwood Park Curling Club is hosting Battle of the Beers & Bands. Crescendo's student/staff bands (including Leanne!) will be performing. Purchase tickets in advance. More info and tickets: sherwoodparkcurling.com

New this year: Festival 2025 will take place over a 2-week period!

April 7 to 11: Piano

April 14 to 17: All other disciplines.

April 22: Grand Concert

February 1 - 20: Registration

February 21 - 22: Late Registration (late fees apply)

Crescendo has sent emails to recommended students.

Call and book your “Extra Lessons” on the upcoming School PD Days. Our teachers would love to give you some extra time as we go into PERFORMANCE SEASON! 780-570-5699

EIPS PD Days:

• Wednesday, Jan. 29
• Thursday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb. 7 (Teachers' Convention)
• Friday, Mar. 7
• Friday, Mar. 21 - Saturday, Mar. 29 (Spring Break)

We are going to be set up for “casual concerts” on an ongoing basis in reception, so we encourage parents to hang out and listen to live music provided by our students on a more regular basis! We are going to encourage more of our students to pop out to perform for a few minutes during their lesson.

• Monday, Jan. 13 - Saturday, Jan. 25: Parent Weeks
• Sunday, Feb. 2: Rockin' at the Rec Room
• Saturday, Feb. 15 -Monday, Feb. 17: Crescendo is closed for Family Day Weekend
• Friday, Feb. 21: Coffee House at Rooster Kitchen
• Saturday, Feb. 22: Classical Night
• Saturday, Mar. 8: Musical Theatre Production of Finding Nemo, Kids
• Saturday, Mar. 15: Clover Bar Lodge Performance
• Monday, Mar. 24 - Thursday, Mar. 27: Spring Break Camps

Record a song (voice or instrument) and give it to someone special—a heartfelt, personal gift they’ll treasure forever. Crescendo offers in-studio, professional recording services. All ages and levels welcome to record. Adoring grandparents will be thrilled to be able to listen to their grandchild singing or playing their instrument as often as they want! Romantic partners will know this special gift was truly made with them in mind. Happy Valentine's Day. Book your session by calling 780-570-5699.

Kids Bop: March 24 - 27

Ages 4 to 7

• Half Day: 9am - 12pm
• Activities tailored to age
• Pricing: $175
• (No final performance)

Ages 8 to 11

• Full Day: 9am - 4pm
• Activities tailored to age
• Includes final performance on last day
• Pricing: $295

Calling all pop stars, rock legends, aspiring YouTubers and TikTok trenders! If you love being centre stage and showing your fans what you’ve got, our Kids Bop camp is for you! We will spend the week doing high energy games and activities including singing, dancing, making music videos, developing our own personal label and crafting our merch! Families and friends are invited to join us for the afternoon on the last day of camp to watch our new celebrity sensations perform! (Performance is only for full day camp.) Call to register: 780-570-5699.