Crowden School

Crowden School offers a one-of-a-kind K to 8 private school experience that blends an enriching academic program with daily music instruction from the very start. Located in North Berkeley, Crowden fosters creativity, critical thinking, and learning in a close-knit community. Our curriculum encourages students to dig deep, think expansively, and make unexpected connections. With music as a daily foundation, they approach every subject with curiosity, creativity, and intellectual agility. In Kindergarten through 2nd grade, students are introduced to classical music through movement, rhythm, and hands-on exploration of instruments, which builds a strong musical foundation at an early age. By 3rd grade, students start performing in small classical ensembles, known as 'chamber music', fostering discipline, collaboration, and deep listening skills through ensemble work. Students develop the skills to face 21st-century challenges head-on and prepare for the future.