Ensembles & Performance Groups
Join an Ensemble or Performance Group at MacPhail
Music performance is inherently social and creative. Performers are called to interpret notated music, improvise, adapt to unexpected conditions, and accommodate the occasional error. MacPhail encourages students of all ages to take advantage of fabulous opportunities to practice and perform in groups ranging from duos to orchestras for students of all levels and abilities.
Performance ensembles are noted as either open or auditioned.
Global Music Initiative Ensembles
GMI offers three ensembles: The Dakota Combo, an elite instrumental jazz ensemble; First Ave Ensemble, an R&B combo with vocal-centric arrangements; and the Fusion Ensemble, an elite ensemble that combines jazz with other genres like rock, funk, and R&B. Contact Christopher Rochester, Director of the Global Music Initiative, for an audition.
Rimshots!
Rimshots! bring offers motivated percussion students opportunities to play instruments ranging from triangle to timpani to table-tops. Rimshots! performs concerts in a variety of settings throughout the community. Students who wish to audition should be proficient on mallets, snare drum, timpani, drum set, and accessories.
MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO)
This tuition-free symphonic orchestra Program in North Minneapolis creates a welcoming space that encourages musical growth and development. Students audition by playing a scale of their choice and one piece (2-3 minutes).
MacPhail Community Youth Choir (MCYC)
MCYC brings together youth in grades 6-12 throughout the Twin Cities area for music and friendship. The choir is led by Twin Cities artist J.D. Steele, of the famous Steele Family, who brings his dynamic style and passion for music to the group, which is free and open to students of all skill levels and talents. This group of energetic young people performs many styles of music including jazz, gospel, pop and East African. To join MCYC, contact Jon Iverson at 612.767.5506 or [email protected].
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Questions?
Contact the Director of Group Instruction, Jon Iverson or the Jazz Director, Christopher Rochester.