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Form a CrescendoEnsemble

Join or form a small ensemble of 3-4 musicians, register with Crescendo, and start performing at senior homes and care facilities. We provide the partnerships, guidelines, and recognition - you bring the music and heart! 🎵

Why Our Musicians Love Crescendo

Form an Ensemble

Gather 3-4 musician friends and register as a Crescendo Ensemble. We handle partnerships and scheduling - you focus on creating music together.

Tailor to Your Passions

Shape your experience to match your interdisciplinary interests. Combine music with technology, art, leadership, or community service for a unique journey.

Earn Volunteer Hours & Recognition

Volunteers receive official service hours, personalized recommendations, and recognition for their impact. Perfect for college and scholarship applications.

Ways to Get Involved

Form an ensemble, become an Ensemble Lead, or support Crescendo as a musician volunteer.

Join or Form an Ensemble

Create music with a small group and perform at local venues

🎵 Perform Together

Play with 2-3 musician friends you already know and trust. No auditions, no large rehearsals - just intimate, meaningful performances.

🌍 Make Community Impact

Perform at senior homes, hospitals, and care facilities. Earn volunteer hours and create real, lasting connections with residents.

💬 Build Lasting Friendships

Create meaningful bonds with your ensemble members while spreading joy through music.

What You'll Need:

  • 2-3 musician friends
  • Basic musical skills (any instruments)
  • Commitment to 4-6 performances per semester
  • Willingness to follow our performance guidelines
Become an Ensemble Lead

Lead your ensemble and guide performance coordination

🌟 Leadership Growth

Build organizational and leadership skills while serving as the primary contact between your ensemble and Crescendo.

🏠 Community Leadership

Ensure consistent, high-quality performances and build strong partnerships with our venue partners.

🤗 Direct Support

Receive dedicated mentorship and resources from our team to help your ensemble succeed.

We'll Provide:

  • Onboarding training and ongoing support
  • Venue partnerships and scheduling support
  • Performance guidelines and best practices
  • Recognition and exposure on Crescendo channels