Admissions
Welcome to The Crowden School Admissions!
We are delighted that you would like to know more about our school, and look forward to meeting you soon. We invite you to discover what a Crowden education can mean for your child by visiting our campus: you can visit us an information session, student concert, school open house, or at one of our many community events. We are happy to answer your questions about the admissions process and the programs we offer.
To learn more about The Crowden School or to schedule a tour of our music program, please contact our admissions coordinator, Heidi Mattson, at admissions@crowden.org or 510.559.6910 ext. 122. We're thrilled to meet you and help you get to know Crowden!
Learn more about The Crowden School
Our students hear about Crowden in many different ways. Whether you have taken lessons, participated in summer camps, attended a student performance, seen our ads in local publications, or just wandered past our front door we’d love to give you more information about our school. Please contact Admissions directly, (510) 559-6910 ext. 122, admissions@crowden.org or fill out a blue inquiry card (found in our lobby) and leave it at our front desk.
The Crowden School in the news:
- "Great Expectations: Tough standards turn middle-school students into seasoned chamber music performers at Berkeley's Crowden School." East Bay Express cover feature (August 11, 2010)
- "Attuning Your Kids to Music: Lessons from Anne Crowden" San Francisco Classical Voice (August 18, 2009)
Join us for a free concert:
Attending a student concert or other school event allows you to hear more from our students and faculty, get to know some of our families and other members of our community and learn more about Crowden.
Attend an Admissions Outreach event:
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Wednesday, October 10, 6:30-8:00 pm
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Thursday, November 15, 6:30-8:00 pm
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Tuesday, December 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
Come early at 6pm for a special financial aid workshop! -
Monday, January 21 (MLK Day), 11:30-12:30 am
Join us for free Very First Concerts with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra at 11am or 12pm. -
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-8:00 pm
You can also visit our admissions table at an East Bay Independent Schools Association K - 8 Admissions Fair. Next fair: Tuesday, October 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the Doubletree Hotel (200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley).
Apply to The Crowden School
Admission to The Crowden School is based on musicianship, grades, teacher recommendations, and the child’s entrance examination results. As a performance school, special attention is paid to each student’s enthusiasm for the instrument played; to the necessary commitment required of a rigorous academic curriculum and full music program; and to parents' willingness to support and contribute to a community of young musicians.