Crescendo Concert, Thursday February 6th 7:30PM, South View Gym

/ Edina High 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!

CRECENDO CONCERT 2025 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

Over the Rainbow by Harburg/Arlen, arr. Phillips/Beck

Boreas The “Cold North Wind” by Todd Parish

9th Grade Repertory & Concert Orchestra

Directed by Nick Gaudette

Fingal’s Rock by Kathryn Griesinger

Drumset - Matthew Guzik

Edina High School Concert Orchestra

I’m Still Standing by Bernie Taupin & Elton John, arr. Kate Agioritis

Pachelbel's Pocket a take on Pachelbel’s Cannon in D, arr. Nick Gaudette

EMECEE - Anna Schenk - Drumset - Matthew Guzik

Mass Ensemble (all orchestras)

Directed by Max Voda

Vivaldi Rock’s Themes on the Four Season, arr. Nick Gaudette & Jack Reynertson

Drumset - Matthew Guzik

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

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 23rd-26th, 9-12PM

    Led by Nick Gaudette and fiddler Zack Kline (pending enrollment)

  • ***NEW*** Pops Summer String Camp! Grades 6-9, July 14th-17th, 9-12PM,

    Led by Nick Gaudette, Kyrsten Darby, and Matt Pearson

If you join up with the Pops Summer String Camp with your friends, stick around for the Chamber String Camp Gr 6-8 , and 9-12! Check out the Edina Summer Programing through Community Ed!