Ensembles, Fall 2010
How to Get Started
• Peruse the course descriptions and select an ensemble that interests you.
• Check for pre-requisites. If an audition or placement interview is required, call the instructor listed in the course description.
• When the audition or placement interview has been completed, call Student Services to register at 612.321.0100.
• If you have any questions regarding ensembles contact Craig Anderson, Ensembles Coordinator at 612.767.5316.
• If you have questions regarding Chamber Music, contact Jeremy Swider at 612.767.5399.
Music Plus! Discount on classes if someone in your family is enrolled in at least five hours of Individual or Suzuki Instruction.
Ensembles for Children 9 - 12 years old
JAZZ CLASSES AND COMBOS
MacPhail Jazz Combos
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 12–Adult
12 week session beginning week of October 4, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week.
Placement Auditions for the young Combos will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Jazz is a uniquely American art form that is treasured around the world. Jazz is spontaneous and fun; it expands the imagination and sharpens the mind. The positive environment of the Jazz Combo is perfect to develop your skills as an improvising musician. All levels are offered, from true beginners to highly advanced musicians.
Prerequisite: 2 years playing experience and/or private instruction
New student: How to join a MacPhail Jazz Combo
Step 1) Call Craig Anderson at 612.767.5316 to schedule your audition time on September 11
Step 2) We will contact you the following week so you can register for the group that fits your style
Step 3) Play jazz with musicians of similar skill levels and interests
Returning Combo student: How to join a MacPhail Jazz Combo
Step 1) Call Adam Linz at 612.767.5592 to let him know you would like to join a combo
Step 2) Adam will consult with your previous Combo instructor to find the group that is right for you – no audition necessary.
Times and locations will be determined based upon the results of the placement auditions.
Young combo Instructors include: Adam Linz, Bryan Nichols, James Allen, Greg Keel, Chris Thomson, and more!
Buckets and Sticks
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 10–12
Instructor: David Birrow
Drum a cool groove on a bucket. Improvise a solo on a tin can. Even if you’ve had no formal music lessons you can be part of this fun new ensemble using every day items as musical instruments. Students will learn basic drumming and rhythmic skills and how to improvise their own rhythms.
Minneapolis
Thursdays 5:00 p.m.
12 week session begins September 23, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Percussion Ensemble II
Tuition $376 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 12–17
Instructor: Bob Adney
Percussion Ensemble II is an intermediate level ensemble in which percussionists will perform on all areas of the percussion family including keyboard, mallets, timpani, drums. Placement is by audition or approval of instructor. Call Bob Adney at 612.767.5410, to schedule a placement audition.
Minneapolis
Mondays 6:45 p.m.
16 week session begins September 27, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Youth Harp Ensemble
Tuition $188 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 10–18
Instructor: Emily Gerard
A perfect opportunity to experience harp in a group setting. Expand your ensemble skills, perform new repertoire, explore music therapy, make new friends! Open to traditional harp students only.
Minneapolis
Saturdays 3:00 p.m.
8 week session begins October 2, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Rock & Blues Band
Tuition $352 ($23.47 per class)
Ages 10–12
Instructors: Steve Roehm
Attention guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, drummers and singers! How about a no-pressure ensemble to get your jamming skills down? We’ll cover blues, rhythm and blues, hard rock and pop rock. This band teaches songs through written music and CD’s, improvising and “jamming” techniques. The last class is a performance.
Minneapolis
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
15 week session begins September 21, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Chamber Music
Tuition Trios and Quartets, $23.50 per class
Duos, $39.50 per class
Ages 8 – Adults
10 to 14 week session for trios and quartets beginning the week of September 13, 2010
Ongoing placements are available
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Make playing an instrument even more exciting and enjoyable by joining one of MacPhail’s chamber music groups! Students are matched based on age and playing level. Chamber Music placements can be made for almost all orchestra instruments and piano.
Groups are being formed now and can be formed at any time throughout the semester. Contact Chamber Music Coordinator, Jeremy Swider, to schedule a placement audition/interview 612.767.5399 or via email
For the full class description, visit our website at macphail.org Chamber Music faculty include: Conor O’Brien, Dan McIntosh, Gail Olszewski, Margaret Haviland, Jacqueline Ultan, Takako Seimiya Senn, Ginger Reynolds, Laurie Merz, Sandra Powers, and more!
Ensembles for Teens 13 to 18 years old
JAZZ CLASSES AND COMBOS
MacPhail Jazz Combos
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 12–Adult
12 week session beginning week of October 4, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week.
Placement Auditions for the young Combos will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Jazz is a uniquely American art form that is treasured around the world. Jazz is spontaneous and fun; it expands the imagination and sharpens the mind. The positive environment of the Jazz Combo is perfect to develop your skills as an improvising musician. All levels are offered, from true beginners to highly advanced musicians.
Prerequisite: 2 years playing experience and/or private instruction
New student: How to join a MacPhail Jazz Combo
Step 1) Call Craig Anderson at 612.767.5316 to schedule your audition time on September 11
Step 2) We will contact you the following week so you can register for the group that fits your style
Step 3) Play jazz with musicians of similar skill levels and interests
Returning Combo student: How to join a MacPhail Jazz Combo
Step 1) Call Adam Linz at 612.767.5592 to let him know you would like to join a combo
Step 2) Adam will consult with your previous Combo instructor to find the group that is right for you – no audition necessary.
Times and locations will be determined based upon the results of the placement auditions.
Young combo Instructors include: Adam Linz, Bryan Nichols, James Allen, Greg Keel, Chris Thomson, and more!
Dakota Combo
Tuition is provided by the Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education
Ages 13–18
Instructor: Adam Linz
Now in its fourth season, MacPhail’s premier high school jazz combo, the Dakota Combo is an outstanding group of students selected through a live audition process. With generous support from the Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education, this group will rehearse and perform with a national guest artist at the Dakota Jazz Club in the fall as well as a final concert at MacPhail in the spring of 2011. Under the direction of jazz artist Adam Linz rehearsals will be held every other Thursday throughout the 2010-2011 school year.
Minneapolis
Thursdays (every other) 8:00 p.m.
Classes are 120 minutes long
8 week session begins September 23, 2010
Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
VISIT THE DAKOTA COMBO MINISITE FOR MORE DETAILS
Piano Ensemble
Tuition $322 ($21.47 per class)
Ages 10–Adult
Instructor: Gail Olszewski
Tired of always playing solo repertoire? Are you returning to piano after a lengthy sabbatical? Join MacPhail’s piano ensemble to meet and collaborate with other pianists. Students will work together on duets, duos and larger ensemble pieces. Two years of previous private piano instruction is required. Students are expected to practice outside of the class with their partner(s) and should to be prepared to play at all sessions. There will be a recital at the end of each semester. Contact Piano Ensemble Instructor Gail Olszewski to schedule a placement interview (612- 767-5330 or via email).
Minneapolis
Thursdays 5:30 p.m.
15 week session begins September 23, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Percussion Ensemble II
Tuition $376 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 12–17
Instructor: Bob Adney
Percussion Ensemble II is an intermediate level ensemble in which percussionists will perform on all areas of the percussion family including keyboard, mallets, timpani, drums. Placement is by audition or approval of instructor. Call Bob Adney at 612.767.5410, to schedule a placement audition.
Minneapolis
Mondays 6:45 p.m.
16 week session begins September 27, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Rimshots!
Tuition $366 ($22.89 per class)
Ages 13–18
Instructor: Paul Babcock
This performance-oriented group for highly motivated percussion players, is MacPhail's premier percussion ensemble. Rimshots! performs concerts in a variety of settings throughout the community. Auditions are held every summer for the following school year. Performing in Rimshots! is a year-long commitment. Students wishing to audition should be proficient on mallets, snare drum, timpani, drum set and accessories. For more information call Paul Babcock at 612.767.5314.
Minneapolis
Saturdays 2:00 p.m.
16 week session begins September 18, 2010
Classes are 90 minutes long and meet once per week
Flute Ensemble (Apple Valley)
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages High School–Adult
Instructor: Amy Morris
This class is open to intermediate and advanced level players. Discover the flute as an ensemble instrument in a relaxed and fun environment. We will explore a variety of styles of music. There will be at least one performance during the semester
Apple Valley
Mondays 7:00 p.m.
12 week session begins September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Youth Harp Ensemble
Tuition $188 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 10–18
Instructor: Emily Gerard
A perfect opportunity to experience harp in a group setting. Expand your ensemble skills, perform new repertoire, explore music therapy, make new friends! Open to traditional harp students only.
Minneapolis
Saturdays 3:00 p.m.
8 week session begins October 2, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Cello Choir and String Orchestras
Tuition $178 ($13.70 per class)
Ages Grades 7–12
Instructors: MacPhail Suzuki Cello Faculty
Calling all traditional cello students! Are you looking for a fun ensemble experience to use your developing playing skills? MacPhail’s Suzuki Department invites you to participate in its cello choir and string orchestra even if you are not a Suzuki student. Students will be placed in a string orchestra based upon their playing level. All students will participate in the same cello choir. Contact Faith Farr at 651.484.0522 to clarify performance levels and to schedule a placement audition.
Minneapolis
Saturdays
13 week session begins September 12, 2010
Rehearsals are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Camerata Orchestra 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Cello Choir 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Sinfonia Orchestra 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
High School Orchestra 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Rock & Blues Bands
Tuition $352 ($23.47 per class)
Ages 14–17 & 18–Adult
Instructors: Adam Levy
Attention guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, drummers and singers! How about a no-pressure ensemble to get your jamming skills down? We’ll cover blues, rhythm and blues, hard rock and pop rock. These bands teach songs through written music and CD’s, improvising and “jamming” techniques. The last class is a performance.
Minneapolis
Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. 14–17
Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. 18–Adult
15 week session begins September 15, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Chamber Music
Tuition Trios and Quartets, $23.50 per class
Duos, $39.50 per class
Ages 8 – Adults
10 to 14 week session for trios and quartets beginning the week of September 13, 2010
Ongoing placements are available
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Make playing an instrument even more exciting and enjoyable by joining one of MacPhail’s chamber music groups! Students are matched based on age and playing level. Chamber Music placements can be made for almost all orchestra instruments and piano.
Groups are being formed now and can be formed at any time throughout the semester. Contact Chamber Music Coordinator, Jeremy Swider, to schedule a placement audition/interview 612.767.5399 or via email
Chamber Music faculty include: Conor O’Brien, Dan McIntosh, Gail Olszewski, Margaret Haviland, Jacqueline Ultan, Takako Seimiya Senn, Ginger Reynolds, Laurie Merz, Sandra Powers, and more!
Ensembles for Adults
JAZZ CLASSES AND COMBOS
MacPhail Jazz Combos
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages 12–Adult
12 week session beginning week of October 4, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week.
Placement Auditions for the young Combos will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Jazz is a uniquely American art form that is treasured around the world. Jazz is spontaneous and fun; it expands the imagination and sharpens the mind. The positive environment of the Jazz Combo is perfect to develop your skills as an improvising musician. All levels are offered, from true beginners to highly advanced musicians.
Prerequisite: 2 years playing experience and/or private instruction
New student: How to join a MacPhail Jazz Combo
Step 1) Call Craig Anderson at 612.767.5316 to schedule your audition time on September 11
Step 2) We will contact you the following week so you can register for the group that fits your style
Step 3) Play jazz with musicians of similar skill levels and interests
Returning Combo student: How to join a MacPhail Jazz Combo
Step 1) Call Adam Linz at 612.767.5592 to let him know you would like to join a combo
Step 2) Adam will consult with your previous Combo instructor to find the group that is right for you – no audition necessary.
Times and locations will be determined based upon the results of the placement auditions.
Young combo Instructors include: Adam Linz, Bryan Nichols, James Allen, Greg Keel, Chris Thomson, and more!
Adult Advanced Combo
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructor: Adam Linz
Do you perform in a big band and want to work on your jazz playing? Have you been playing solo piano for far too long? This course is designed for those people already well versed in jazz who wish to take their improvisation skills to that next level. Placement Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 12.
Dixieland Combo
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructor: Jim tenBensel
Kick back and play jazz in traditional New Orleans style. This combo is open to all adult students with multiple years of playing experience on their instruments but little to no improvisation experience. Tubas and banjos needed! Placement Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursdays 6:45 p.m.
12 week session begins October 7, 2010
New Horizons Concert Band and String Orchestra
Ages Adults
Fill your life with music, new friends and fun! Dust off the instrument that you haven’t played since high school or learn to play something new, even if you have no musical experience! Learn how to play and enjoy the company of others who also love to make music.
String Orchestra
Tuition $136 ($8.50 per class)
Conductor: Judith Eisner
Minneapolis
2 sections
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays 6:00 p.m.
16 week session begins the week of September 13, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Concert Band
Tuition $90 ($7.50 per class)
Conductor: Sonja Rehbein
Minneapolis
Thursdays 11:00 a.m.
12 week session begins September 23, 2010
Classes are 90 minutes long and meet once per week
Piano Ensemble
Tuition $322 ($21.47 per class)
Ages 10–Adult
Instructor: Gail Olszewski
Tired of always playing solo repertoire? Are you returning to piano after a lengthy sabbatical? Join MacPhail’s piano ensemble to meet and collaborate with other pianists. Students will work together on duets, duos and larger ensemble pieces. Two years of previous private instruction is required. Students are expected to practice outside of the class with their partner(s) and should to be prepared to play at all sessions. There will be a recital at the end of each semester. Contact Piano Ensemble Instructor Gail Olszewski to schedule a placement interview (612.767.5330 or via email).
Minneapolis
Thursdays 5:30 p.m.
15 week session begins September 23, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
MacRimba
Tuition $188 ($23.50 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructor: Bob Adney
Do you play percussion in community bands/ orchestra but would like to spend more time with the marimba? Are you a music educator who would like to have an opportunity to be a player and not the teacher? MacRimba, MacPhail's adult marimba band, is open to 4-5 adult marimbists. We will be playing a different “book” each semester celebrating the music of George Green, Clair Musser, Gordon Peters and contemporary composers and arrangers. Everyone gets a marimba, bring mallets and your intermediate and above talents to MacRimba.
Minneapolis
Saturdays 4:00 p.m.
8 week session begins September 25, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Flute Ensemble (Apple Valley)
Tuition $282 ($23.50 per class)
Ages High School–Adult
Instructor: Amy Morris
This class is open to intermediate and advanced level players. Discover the flute as an ensemble instrument in a relaxed and fun environment. We will explore a variety of styles of music. There will be at least one performance during the semester
Apple Valley
Mondays 7:00 p.m.
12 week session begins September 20, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Adult Harp Ensemble
Tuition $264 ($22 per hour)
Ages 18–Adult
Instructor: Andrea Stern
Adult Harp Ensemble will be the highlight of your week. We’ll improve sight-reading, build ensemble skills and perform new music. A fun, social setting to expand your harp horizons!
Minneapolis
Fridays 11:00 a.m.
8 week session, start date TBA
Classes are 90 minutes long and meet once per week
Rock & Blues Band
Tuition $352 ($23.47 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructors: TBD
Attention guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, drummers and singers! How about a no-pressure ensemble to get your jamming skills down? We’ll cover blues, rhythm and blues, hard rock and pop rock. This band teaches songs through written music and CD’s, improvising and “jamming” techniques. The last class is a performance.
Minneapolis
Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.
15 week session begins September 15, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Intro to Choral Singing
Tuition $183 ($15.25 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructor: Elizabeth Benjamin
Have you always wanted to be a part of a choir? Join Intro to Choral Singing and experience the joy of ensemble singing. Exercise your voice and determine which voice parts you can sing in a fun, relaxed environment. Follow a choral score and improve your reading skills while experiencing a variety of musical styles. This class is great for beginners or for those who want to revive their choral skills.
Minneapolis
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
12 week session begins September 15, 2010
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
MacPhail Singers
Tuition $252 ($15.75 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructor: Betsy Benjamin
Join this choral ensemble and perform literature from classical to pop to spiritual to jazz in a cappella and accompanied settings. Previous choral experience and ability to read is encouraged but all voices and levels of experience are welcome to participate. Please contact the director at 612.767.5426 for a placement interview.
Minneapolis
Mondays 6:30 p.m.
16 week session begins September 20, 2010
Classes are 90 minutes long and meet once per week
Sonomento
Tuition $288 ($18 per class)
Ages Adults
Instructor: Craig Fields
Sing vocal music from the Renaissance to the present in a small ensemble setting. Sonomento is an excellent opportunity to work in collaboration with other singers and still hear your own voice! Please email cfields49@comcast.net for a voice placement interview.
Minneapolis
Mondays 6:30 p.m.
16 week session begins September 20, 2010
Classes are 120 minutes long and meet once per week
Voices of Experience
Tuition $150 ($15 per class)
Ages Adults 55+
Conductor: TBD
Celebrate Minnesota’s rich choral tradition and be a part of a brand new partnership between MacPhail and the Minnesota Chorale. The Voices of Experience Choir is for adults over the age of 50 who want to be a part of a community of musicians, singing standard classical/traditional choral repertoire. Voices of Experience will present a joint concert with the Minnesota Chorale and its Minneapolis Youth Chorus on November 19 and 21, 2010. All potential singers will be asked to meet with the conductor for a voice check prior to the start of rehearsals (voice check day and time, TBD).
10 week session begins September 14, 2010
Rehearsals are 90 minutes long
Minneapolis
Tuesdays 10:00 am
CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Chamber Music
Tuition Trios and Quartets, $23.50 per class
Duos, $39.50 per class
Ages 8 – Adults
10 to 14 week session for trios and quartets beginning the week of September 13, 2010
Ongoing placements are available
Classes are 60 minutes long and meet once per week
Make playing an instrument even more exciting and enjoyable by joining one of MacPhail’s chamber music groups! Students are matched based on age and playing level. Chamber Music placements can be made for almost all orchestra instruments and piano.
Groups are being formed now and can be formed at any time throughout the semester. Contact Chamber Music Coordinator, Jeremy Swider, to schedule a placement audition/interview 612.767.5399 or via email
For the full class description, visit our website at macphail.org Chamber Music faculty include: Conor O’Brien, Dan McIntosh, Gail Olszewski, Margaret Haviland, Jacqueline Ultan, Takako Seimiya Senn, Ginger Reynolds, Laurie Merz, Sandra Powers, and more!
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