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

Performance Opportunities
2025 – 2026 Play-a-Thon Schedule
Fall Semester: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm, Performance Classroom 126
Spring Semester: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm, Performance Classroom 126
Crescendo Student Resources
Crescendo for Piano 2025 – 2026* (pdf)
Crescendo Music Labs:
- October 11, 2025 – Field trip to the Chopin Society Concert rehearsal of Evren Ozel
- February 8, 2026 – Field trip to the Schubert Club Music Museum
- More Music Labs to be scheduled later
Play-a-Thons:
- December 7, 2025, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm
- April 26, 2026, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm
Fall Juries:
- Technical Juries – December 13, 2025
- Juries – January 17 & 18, 2026
Spring Juries:
- Technical Juries – May 2, 2026
- Juries – May 16 & 17, 2026
Summer Juries
Dates TBD – Juries can be scheduled on additional dates if families are unable to attend juries on the posted dates. Contact Irina Elkina to schedule an alternate time for your jury, [email protected]
Crescendo Galas:
- Fall Semester Gala – February 1, 2026, 3:30 pm, Antonello Hall
- Spring Semester Gala – May 30, 2026, 1:00 pm, Antonello Hall
*Times and dates are subject to change.
Level 1
Level 1 Technical Skills Check List
Level 1 Technical Skills Notation
Level 2
Level 2 Technical Skills Check List
Level 2 Technical Skills Notation
Level 3
Level 3 Technical Skills Check List
Level 3 Technical Skills Notation
Level 4
Level 4 Technical Skills Check List
Level 4 Technical Skills Notation
Level 5
Level 5 Technical Skills Check List
Level 5 Technical Skills Notation
Level 6
Level 6 Technical Skills Check List
Level 6 Technical Skills Notation
Level 7
Level 7 Technical Skills Check List
Level 7 Technical Skills Notation
Level 8
Level 8 Technical Skills Check List
Level 8 Technical Skills Notation
Level 9
Level 9 Technical Skills Check List
Level 9 Technical Skills Notation
Level 10
Level 10 Technical Skills Check List
Level 10 Technical Skills Notation