Courses and classes for individuals 18+
Early Childhood & Family Education
Early Childhood Screening is recommended at age 3 and required for all children before they enter kindergarten. Screening includes a quick check of a child's development, hearing and vision screening, height & weight and social emotional development.
The goal of our preschool programs are to help preschoolers enter school with the skills and behaviors necessary to be successful in future learning.
Programs for youth Birth-18
Karate, Pickleball, Massage
Provides opportunities for youth to learn new concepts and develop skills in a variety of topic areas.
Provides fun accessible, and positive youth sports experiences by emphasizing fundamentals and the spirit of the game, as well as, sportsmanship, personal development, and athletic growth.
Classes for Children 2 to 5 years old
Courses for families with a child - newborn to 1 year old - No separating
Group rehearsal ~ Students entering 4th grade and are learning the violin in weekly lessons.
Location: Crescendo Studio at 214 E Howard St. Hibbing, MN for rehearsals
When: Tuesdays at 4pm. October through November and again a new session in January through April.
Performances: The concert will be held Monday December 1st 2025 at the Hibbing High Auditorium. Adult ticket price $8, kids/students/seniors (over 65) are $3.
Description: For students enrolled in weekly lessons and entering the 4th grade. Students will use sheet music. They will learn their D string and A string notes and how to play a D major scale, and learn Essential Elements Book 1, and other various tunes.
Teachers: Christy Tuominen and Julie Takkunen
All students will be starting on violin in Prelude and will have the choice to switch to viola/cello/bass in their 2nd or 3rd year of taking lessons and playing with the orchestra.
Rental is available on a first come basis ($15/month), but families who are financially able to lease-to-own or purchase are encouraged to do so. If you already own your own instrument, feel free to bring it, but please do not purchase an inexpensive one “just to try.” We will be happy to assist you.
In addition to registering for this Community Ed class you will need to register for lessons (during the school day at the school or after school at the studio). Register for lessons at https://cyo.mymusicstaff.com/register-new-member
Students will need to register for this class again in January to participate for the remainder of the year. If the student takes private lessons from a teacher not affiliated with the Crescendo program you need to discuss this with the director and get permission to register for register without Crescendo lessons.
For students enrolled in weekly lessons and entering the 5th or 6th grade. Students will learn to read music.They will learn their D string and A string notes and how to play a D major scale,and learn through page 27 in EssentialElements, and at least one song beforejoining Intermezzo.
This class is required as part of the program. We do not “just do lessons” or “just do the class”. The lesson and rehearsal are 2 separate components and are both required for youth. The way the program is designed we get to see each student twice per week to reinforce good habits. We have found this to be the best recipe for success. All students will be starting on violin and will have the choice to switch to viola/cello/bass in their 2nd or 3rd year of taking lessons and playing with the orchestra. Rental is available on a first come basis, but families who are financially able to lease-to-own or purchase are encouraged to do so. If you already own your own instrument, feel free to bring it, but please do not purchase an inexpensive one “just to try.” We will be happy to assist you.
Christy Tuominen , Julie Takkunen
