2026 Crescendo Concert - Thursday February 5th 7:30PM - South View Gym
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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 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 Concert Orchestra. Students will perform under the direction of their past, current, and future orchestra directors!
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
Toucan Tango by Bob Phillips
Dies Irae by Deborah Baker Monday
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!
Show your support for the Edina Orchestra Boosters by purchasing a yard-sign at the concert!
The new Edina Orchestra “Music Lives Here” yard signs are starting to pop up across Edina! Please join in our efforts to show pride and support for all of our talented Edina High School orchestra students and for the program. See the image below for details. Yard signs are $20, are durably made so that they can be used for many years, and can be ordered here.
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
LINK TO THE CRESCENDO CONCERT MAP OF LOCATIONS
LINK TO THE CRESCENDO CONCERT EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAP