Combos & Ensembles Classes for Teens & Adults

Experience the joy of making music with others when you join one of our combos or ensembles. Since each member plays his/her own part, ensembles simultaneously foster teamwork and independence. Ensemble members improve their rhythm and listening skills while having fun playing with other musicians. There are a wide variety of ensembles in different musical styles to choose from at the Conservatory. Students find that being a part of a combo or ensemble is a great way to enhance their musicianship and meet new friends.

Placement Hearings for Salsa Band and Jazz Combos: A placement hearing ensures that ensembles consist of players with similar abilities. Students should perform a piece that best demonstrates their ability. Standard repertoire is preferred. Please call to schedule an appointment in January or during the first two weeks of February 2010 for the winter/spring semester. Deadline to schedule an appointment is February 1. Teens and Adults. 12 wks. Placement Hearings for the Fall 2010 semester will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 10am-12pm. Deadline to schedule an appointment is Thursday, April 22, 2010.

Salsa Band $195

Learn, explore, and enjoy the fundamentals of salsa; one of today’s most dynamic and exciting forms of music. Students will have the opportunity to experience the power of a full salsa band as they expand their musical vocabulary and knowledge of Latin styles. Open to percussion, piano, saxophone, brass and bass students. The class will culminate with a performance. Placement hearing by appointment. Please call 414.276.5760 to schedule a time. Teens and Adults. 12 wks.

Prospect Ave. • Monday 8-8:55pm • Starts 2/9/10
7945 Instructors: Eric Jacobson with auxiliary faculty

Jazz Combos $195

Receive $40 off when registered for Individual Instruction! Learn and explore fundamentals of improvisation, accompaniment and group interplay as you perform standard repertoire. One session will be a performance at a local jazz club. All instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome. Placement hearing by appointment. Please call 414.276.5760 to schedule a time.
12 wks.

High School

Prospect Ave. • MON. • 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 2/8/10
7926 Instructor: John Foshager

Prospect Ave. • TUE. • 7-7:55pm • Starts 2/9/10
7927 Instructor: John Foshager

Wilson Center • THU. 7-7:55pm • Starts 2/11/10
7928 Instructor: Eric Jacobson

Prospect Ave. • SAT.• 12-12:55pm • Starts 2/13/10
7929 Instructor: Berkeley Fudge

Adults

Prospect Ave. • MON. 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 2/8/10
7930 Instructor: Jim Paolo

Prospect Ave. • THU. 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 2/11/10
7931 Instructor: Berkeley Fudge

Jazz Rhythm Section Master Class $150

A faculty trio of piano or guitar, bass and drums will guide students through the techniques of rhythm section playing. A repertoire of jazz standards will be chosen at the start of the semester, for students to work on during private lessons. The class will offer the opportunity to sit in and observe seasoned professionals, get feedback and try out suggestions on the spot. The class will address stylistic awareness, time, feel, form, chart interpretation and more. Intermediate and Advanced Levels. High School to Adult. 3 wks.
Prerequisites: Open to pianists, guitarists, bassists and drummers currently enrolled in private jazz instruction at the Conservatory. Participants need to demonstrate proficiency performing standard jazz repertoire. Dates: March 3, March 31, May 5

Session I
Prospect Ave. • WED. 6:30-7:25pm
7946 Instructors: Mark Davis, Jim Paolo, David Bayles, John Foshager, Jeff Hamann,
Paul Silbergleit

Session II
Prospect Ave. • WED. 7:30-8:25pm
7947 Instructors: Mark Davis, Jim Paolo, David Bayles, John Foshager, Jeff Hamann,
Paul Silbergleit

“Classic Rock” Band $195

New Class! Rock Band is open to all drummers, bassists, guitarists, keyboardists and vocalists. This is a performance-oriented ensemble class allowing students to learn and play music from the classic rock era. Meet like-minded musicians and get a band started! Teens and Adult.
12 wks.

Prospect Ave. • THU. 6-6:55pm • Starts 2/11/10
7948 Instructors: Matt Schroeder
Performance date: May 20, 2010 at 7pm

Blues Combo $195

Blues Combo offers the opportunity to perform various blues and blues/ rock styles in an ensemble setting. Chord progressions, rhythms, dynamics, improvisation, and repertoire will be discussed. Open to instruments from the blues genre. Teens and Adults. 12 wks.

Prospect Ave. • THU. 8:00-8:55pm • Starts 2/4/10
7949 Instructor: Matt Schroeder
Performance date: May 20, 2010 at 7pm

Bluegrass Ensemble $195

New Class! Students will delve into the many joyful facets of ensemble playing as they work on soloing, backing up, arranging, improvising harmony and singing. Blues and folk music will also be included. Open to guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass and mandolin players. Basic proficiency on instrument required. 12 wks.

Prospect Ave. • MON. 8-8:55pm • Starts 2/8/10
7951 Instructor: Colin O’Brien

Rock/Blues Rhythm Section Master Class $150

A faculty trio of guitar, bass and drums will guide students through the techniques of rhythm section playing. A repertoire of rock and blues standards will be chosen at the start of the semester, for students to work on during private lessons. The class will offer the opportunity to “sit in” and observe seasoned professionals, get feedback and try out suggestions on the spot. The class will address stylistic awareness, time, feel, form, chart interpretation and more. High School to Adult. 3 wks.
Prerequisites: Open to guitarists, bassists and drummers currently enrolled in private rock/blues instruction at the Conservatory. Participants need to demonstrate proficiency performing standard rock/ blues repertoire. Dates: March 10, April 14, May 19

Session I
Prospect Ave. • WED. 6:30-7:25pm
7952 Instructors: Matt Schroeder, Jim Paolo, David Bayles

Session II
Prospect Ave. • WED. 7:30-8:25pm
7954 Instructors: Matt Schroeder, Jim Paolo, David Bayles