Crescendo Detroit has offered youth between the ages of 5 and 18 extra-curricular programs centered on instru-
mental music and dance. Located in the Dexter-Davison neighborhood, our program is inspired by the “El
Sistema” in Venezuela, a program of free classical music education to youth that started in 1975.

Crescendo Detroit offers a truly unique after-school and summer experience for its participants. Generally,
enrichment programs are centrally located requiring parents to transport their children. For many families
without a car, this proves a high barrier to participation. We believe that access is important regardless of
financial means. Because of this, we chose to locate in the neighborhood so that the center is close to where student participants live.