Teaching Artists in the Schools.
Music is our medium. Human potential is our purpose.
Through personalized mentorship from professional Teaching Artists, collaborative music-making, and inspiring performance opportunities, we help students develop confidence, curiosity, resilience, belonging, and the courage to contribute their unique voice to the world. Our services are provided at no cost to schools, students, or families because we believe opportunity—not circumstance—should determine a child’s potential.
Our distinctive approach.
MCC complements the many valuable music and arts opportunities available to young people in Missoula while filling a distinct role. Local organizations offer wonderful opportunities to experience professional performances and, for a select group of advanced young musicians, an annual opportunity to perform alongside a professional ensemble. MCC creates something different: ongoing opportunities for students of all ages and experience levels to actively make music, work regularly with professional Teaching Artists, and grow through sustained mentorship.
Participation does not depend on prior experience or advanced skill. We believe every young person deserves the chance to participate, find their voice, and discover what they are capable of—with music as the vehicle for that discovery.
“Crescendo Club has made high-quality music education accessible to at least 50 kids in my 6th-grade orchestras, who otherwise would not be able to afford the kind of support that they deserve.”
— J. Gruber, Director, C.S. Porter Middle School Orchestra