School Profile
The Crowden School
at Crowden Music Center
1475 Rose Street
Berkeley, CA 94702-1255
(510) 559-6910
Fax: (510) 559-6940
general email: info@crowden.org
admissions email: admissions@crowden.org
Founded in 1983 by violinist Anne Crowden.
The Crowden School is a coeducational independent day school serving grades four through eight, specializing in the musical growth and education of children who play string instruments and/or piano.
The School is a member of the East Bay Independent Schools Association and Chamber Music America.
Executive Director: Doris Fukawa
Rolling Admissions: September to June
Enrollment (2008-2009): 70
Extended Care: The School is open at 7:30 am and the After School Care Program is from 3:45–6:00 pm.
Transportation: Easy access to the North Berkeley Bart station. Car pools.
Dress Requirements: None (except concert dress required).
Tuition for 2008-2009 academic year (programs fee billed separately):
- Grades 4 and 5 $17,535
- Grades 6 through 8 $19,281
Geographical Distribution: Alameda County • San Francisco • Marin • Contra Costa • San Mateo • Solano
Financial Aid: Based on need and musical potential.
Academic Curriculum:
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- French
- Music History
- Art
- Physical Education
- Theater
Music Curriculum:
- Applied Instrumental Studies
- Chamber Music
- Orchestra
- Choral: part-singing and ear training
- Concert performances
- Musicianship & Composition
Artistic Support: The Crowden School has attracted the support of an impressive array of musicians of international and national renown, including the following:
John Adams • The Alexander String Quartet • Emanuel Ax • Yuri Bashmet • George Cleve • Jeremy Cohen • The Francisco Trio • Bonnie Hampton • Colin Hampton • Lou Harrison • Emanuel Hurwitz • Sharon Isbin • Gary Karr • Yo Yo Ma • Sharon Mann • Bobby McFerrin • Yehudi Menuhin • Midori • Emil Miland • Michael Morgan • Sir Simon Rattle • Donald Runnicles • Nadia Salerno-Sonnenberg • Gil Shaham • Michael Tilson Thomas • Laszlo Varga • Frederica von Stade • Zvi Zeitlin Trio
High School Choices, Class of 2008:
- Berkeley High School
- The College Preparatory School
- The Head Royce School
- San Domenico School
- Jewish Community High School of the Bay
- San Francisco School of the Arts
- Lick-Wilmerding