Visit the Crowden School
Ways to learn about our school & meet our community
See for yourself how music and academics work in harmony at the Crowden School for grades K-8!
Crowden School is a truly unique academic institution. Each morning, the sound of strings tuning sets the tone for a day of creativity and learning. Each child has music integrated into their everyday experience. Families often say you have to experience it to understand, and we invite you to visit, walk the halls, and see how Crowden students grow through both music and academics.
Upcoming Events
Veterans Day Family Tour
Tuesday, November 11 9:15-11:00 AM
Bring the whole family for this special admissions event. Meet faculty and staff, explore classrooms, and enjoy hands-on activities, including music games tailored for Grades K–3 and Grades 4–8, and coffee and refreshments for parents. A fun and welcoming way to determine if Crowden is the right fit for your family. This is a perfect way to get to see our K - 8 school in action.
K-2 Crowden Exploration Morning
Saturday, December 13th 9:30-11:00 AM
Join us on Saturday morning, December 13th for a fun, interactive way to explore Crowden School! Children ages 3-7 are invited to join Crowden School teachers for fun activities.
Parents can chat and ask questions while they observe. Coffee, tea and light snacks are provided.
Kindergarten-2nd Group Tours
Designed for prospective K–2 families, these sessions highlight our Berkeley private kindergarten and early grades program. Learn directly from school leaders about curriculum, music instruction, and what makes Crowden a truly unique start for young learners.
- Tues, November 4, 9:30 AM
- Tues, November 18, 9:30 AM
- Wed, December 3, 9:30 AM
- Tues, December 9, 9:30 AM
Crowden partners with Ravenna to provide a convenient admissions experience for prospective families.
Create a Ravenna account (or log into Ravenna) to register for a tour or event:
One-on-One Tours
Start with a personal introduction to Crowden School. One of the best ways to begin your journey is by connecting directly with our Admissions Director, Kirsten Shallenberg. She’s here to answer your questions about Crowden School admissions and help you schedule a personalized K–8 school tour in Berkeley.
The Crowden School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Crowden is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we value our inclusive community of students, parents, and faculty and staff of all backgrounds. Together, we celebrate our many differences and unite in our shared love of music of all kinds and origins.