Credo programs
Develop the Gift • Acknowledge the Source • Respond in Service
Credo's educational programs go beyond technical development, encouraging students to pursue personal excellence on par with their pursuit of instrument mastery. In addition to its national offerings, Credo also presents a variety of community-based programming year-round across the country, working alongside local leaders and ministries to give students the opportunity to serve their communities and offer back the special emotional and spiritual healing of music.
NATIONAL OFFERINGS
Credo Festival
Credo Oberlin String Quartet Institute
CITY FESTIVALS
Credo Boston | Credo COLORado | Credo St Louis
VIRTUAL EVENTS
Auditions Seminar
Credo National Offerings
The Credo Festival presents students an unparalleled opportunity to perform, work, and learn in a legendary setting – Chicago’s Symphony Center. Credo’s unique amalgam of music, faith, and service creates close mentoring relationships which transform lives and launch satisfying careers.
Oberlin
String Quartet Institute
Credo Oberlin String Quartet Institute is a full-scholarship program of intense quartet study, rehearsal, and performance for three serious quartets, from advanced high school to pre-professional.
Credo City Festivals
All the joy and achievement of the Credo Festival – but closer to you! In 2025 Credo will host concentrated, non-residential programs in key areas – Boston, Colorado, and St. Louis. The perfect entry into the Credo family!
Credo Virtual Events
Credo Founder Peter Slowik shares insight from his 44-year teaching career to guide students and parents through the college admissions and auditions process. Get answers to all of your questions in this FREE Music School Auditions Seminar.
The vision of Credo Club is to bring the mission, community, and training of Credo to you and your community. Connect with musicians from all walks of life through recorded content, live events, and in-person activities that will support your growth s a musician, and as a person.
Credo’s Messiah Sing Along is an annual holiday tradition at Finney Chapel on the Oberlin Conservatory campus. This free event is open to the public, and scores can be rented at the door for those who want to sing along. A free will offering benefits homeless families in Lorain County, Ohio.
MISSION
TRIPS
Credo has a life-changing influence on alumni. Their Credo experience boosts musicianship as well as a desire to share with those less fortunate. Students have served in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America, and Australia on Credo mission trips .