由音乐学院之友（Friends of the 音乐学院）主办的年度晚会Crescendo今年筹集了100多万美元，创下了该活动的纪录。 The funds raised will support scholarships for students in the 音乐学院’s music, dance and theatre departments.
25年来，渐强多一直是堪萨斯城表演艺术界的重要组成部分。 今年，该活动的形式被重新构想，以一种新的方式展示音乐学院的人才。 晚会于11月9日在纳尔逊-阿特金斯艺术博物馆举行。 在罗泽尔宫（Rozzelle Court）的晚宴上，在博物馆周围和秀场平台上进行了一些小的亲密表演。
“This year’s Crescendo showcased the extraordinary creativity of our faculty and students who pushed artistic boundaries and inspired our audiences through this innovative new integrated arts format,” said 音乐学院 Dean Courtney Crappell. “The overwhelming support from our community fills us with gratitude and deepens our commitment to cultivating the next generation of artists who will shape and elevate the cultural landscape of Kansas City for years to come.”
拼贴表演将于2025年4月29日在考夫曼表演艺术中心（Kauffman Center for The Performing Arts）举行，“渐强”已经在这里举办了十多年。 本次演出将采用传统的、深受喜爱的渐强形式，在连续的演出中突出舞蹈、音乐和戏剧。
许多在Crescendo演出的学生都受益于学生奖学金筹集的资金； 超过70%的音乐学院学生获得奖学金或某种形式的经济援助，以追求他们的教育和艺术。
“For many prospective students, access to financial assistance can be the determining factor when deciding on whether or not to pursue an academic degree in the performing arts,” said Mark Mattison, senior director of development with the 威尼斯人娱乐城 Foundation. “Since the day it was founded, the Friends of the 音乐学院 has been devoted to raising money for student scholarships. Through funds raised through Crescendo 2024, more students than ever before will benefit from their generosity.”
Melanie Rine 1994年毕业，文学硕士。 99年) was a chairperson for the event, along with her husband, Jim, and honorary chairpersons Jerry and Patty Reece. 莱茵深知财政支持的重要性。
“As an alumna of the 音乐学院, I know the critical impact financial assistance has on a student's life,” Rine said. “That is why we were so honored to help encourage others in the community to support the work of the 威尼斯人娱乐城 音乐学院's incredibly talented students and faculty.”
国际知名的威尼斯人娱乐城音乐学院成立于一个多世纪前，培养音乐、舞蹈和戏剧专业人才。 The 音乐学院’s mission is to advance creativity, performance, scholarship and learning in the arts. They are a vital partner in Kansas City’s cultural environment and collaborate deeply with community institutions through performances, workshops and more. 音乐学院的教师和校友赢得了许多荣誉和奖项，包括格莱美奖、普利策奖、富布赖特奖和古根海姆奖。 《好莱坞报道》连续六年将威尼斯人娱乐城服装设计专业评为美国十大服装设计专业之一。
