The moment you have been waiting for . . . sign up now in the reception area, or call, to reserve your spot. These one-time Ensemble Experiences are included in the semester at no additional cost. This is a chance to try something new!

 

Friday, October 26, 2007 4:00 Henry Church Fun with Chords for beginning guitar players. Learn how to read chord diagrams and play them on your guitar.
5:00 Henry Church Group Guitar.

Monday, Nov 5, 2007 6:00 Jan Gregory Ensemble in the piano lab for students in levels 2 and 3. We will practice parts that we can play together in duets, trios and quartets. Focus will be on steady playing and good rhythms. Maximum 6
7:30 Jan Gregory African drumming for fun and rhythm. Students will be introduced to African djembe drums and learn how to play rhythms on them.

Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007 4:30 Mark Swigart Elementary woodwind ensemble. For flute, clarinet, sax and oboe players with 2 years of playing experience. Improve your rhythm skills and learn to listen and play together.

Monday, Nov 19, 2007 4:00 Dr. Al Martin Saxophone ensemble - learn to play in a group, focusing on balance, blending, phrasing and expression.

Wednesday, Nov 21, 2006 4:00 Dr. Al Martin Clarinet ensemble - learn to play in a group, focusing on balance, blending, phrasing and expression.

Monday, Dec 3, 2007 6:00 Jan Gregory Ensemble in the piano lab for students in level 3. We will practice parts that we can play together in duets. Focus will be on steady playing and good rhythms. Maximum 6
7:30 Jan Gregory African drumming for fun and rhythm. Students will be introduced to African djembe drums and learn how to play rhythms on them.

Monday, Dec 10, 2007 6:00 Chris Dabbo Introduction to Jazz in our piano lab; for students in level 4 or higher. Maximum 6.

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 7:00 Estelle Mackenzie Piano ensemble in our piano lab for students in level 4 or higher. Learn to play duets with the others in the lab. Improve rhythm skills and keeping steady tempo. Maximum 6.

Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 4:00 Dr. Al Martin Flute ensemble - learn to play in a group, focusing on balance, blending, phrasing and expression.
6:00 Lyn Nagel Vocal Master Class. This is an opportunity for voice students to perform a piece for others in the group. Learn more about performance skills. Especially good for any voice student interested in auditioning for community or school productions. Maximum 10

Friday, Jan 11, 2008 5:00 Seth Uricheck Basic string ensemble for less advanced players. This will be an introduction to ensemble playing. Learning to give and take musical cues, matching pitch and tempo and playing with piano accompaniment will be included with songs from the Suzuki Level 1 book.
6:00 Seth Uricheck String ensemble for more advanced string students. Musical works with multiple parts will be used. Students will focus on comprehension of the individual line as a part of the musical whole in order to play together smoothly.

Other Ensemble Experiences may well be added, so please watch the board in the Center for updates.