High School

The perfect training program for the young stage performer–now in its eleventh year! A collaboration with Lamplighters Music Theatre.

Audition Required, Accompanist Provided
Explore the Topsy-Turvy world of rollicking pirates, damsels in distress and modern major generals! Lamplighters Music Theatre artistic staff directs daily classes in singing, acting and stage movement. Students present a fully-staged and costumed performance of Gilbert & Sullivan scenes.

Group guitar classes for adults and teens include such offerings as Bluegrass class, Rock Band Workshop, The Blues, and Ukulele class. Visit the website for specific class offerings.

Group guitar classes for adults and teens include such offerings as Bluegrass class, Rock Band Workshop, The Blues, and Ukulele class. Visit the website for specific class offerings.

Renowned guest faculty from Suzuki programs throughout the nation come together at Crowden to share their expertise with young musicians in this intensive and fun immersion experience. Daily activities include master classes, repertoire, technique, and enrichment classes. Intended for students who are already studying violin, viola, or cello with a Suzuki teacher; all students must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or adult childcare provider throughout the day.

Love chamber music? Develop your skills and knowledge of ensemble playing with other string players and pianists who share your passion during this week-long workshop. The program features daily group coachings, an all-camp ensemble, master classes, and electives such as conducting and sight reading. Chamber group placement is based on a required entrance interview or teacher recommendation; pre-formed groups are encouraged to apply.

In this class, students listen to and analyze a great variety of music- contemporary works as well as masterpieces of established music literature. In addition to this guided listening, students engage in sight singing, ear training, and written exercises, building the fluency that is required of a proficient musician.

Playing chamber music is one of the highest forms of music making, requiring each participant to concentrate and perform independently, while maintaining an awareness of and sensitivity to the other players in the ensemble. CCMC offers chamber music coaching for strings and mixed ensembles of students at intermediate and advanced levels.

Crowden Chamber Strings participants develop and strengthen ensemble- playing skills through the study of standard string orchestra and chamber music literature. For string players with advanced reading and technical skills. Audition required.

In this ensemble for mixed strings, students work on following a conductor, counting, playing as a group, intonation, bowing, and phrasing. Repertoire includes beginning-level arrangements of standard string repertoire. Intended for violin, viola, cello, and bass students who have facility with basic shifting and bowing techniques. Note-reading skills are expected, and students are required to study privately with a teacher of their choice. Audition required.