2026 Crescendo Concert - Thursday February 5th 7:30PM - South View Gym

/ Edina South View Middle School/

The CRESCENDO CONCERT is a celebration of the Edina Public Schools Orchestra Program. Experience the trajectory of orchestral collectiveness as Edina Public Schools presents its annual Crescendo Concert. Watch our young musicians' progression from elementary through high school as beginning 5th grade string students share the stage with our accomplished Concert Orchestra performers. The evening showcases collaborative performances backed by our “Classical Rock” theme featuring the combined talents of our 5th grade string students at Concord, Normandale, Creek Valley, Countryside, Highlands, and Cornelia Elementary schools, Southview and Valley View Middle Schools' 8th Grade Orchestras, as well as Edina High School's 9th grade Repertory and Concert Orchestras. Students will perform under the direction of their past, current, and future orchestra directors!

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CRECENDO CONCERT 2026 PROGRAM

5th Grade Elementary

Concord, Cornelia, Highlands, Countryside, Creek Valley, Normandale

Directed by Matt Pearson & Kyrsten Darby

We Will Rock You! by Queen

Groovin’ for the First Time by Randy Sabien and Bob Philips

8th Grade Southview & Valley View Middle Schools

Directed by Jack Reynertson

Song Title TBD by

Song Title TBD by

Edina High School Concert Orchestra

Golden by EJAE, Sonneblick, IDO, 24 & Park. arr. Murtha

Sweet Suite arr. Nick Gaudette

Mass Ensemble (all orchestras)

Directed by Max Voda

Lean on Me written by Bill Withers, adapted by Jack Reynertson and Nick Gaudette

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Please consider assisting us in packing up the chairs and stands on the stage!

Crescendo Concert Musician Roster Coming soon!

Looking for a musical summer camp? Check out these summer music opportunities led by our district orchestra staff!

  • Edina Fiddle Camp Grades 6-12, June 15th-18th, 9:00AM-12:00PM at Southview Middle School

    Led by Nick Gaudette

  • Edina Pops Orchestra Camp! Grades 6-9, August 10th-13th, 9:00AM-12:00PM at Valley View Middle School.

    Led by Kyrsten Darby, Matt Pearson, and Nick Gaudette