Ensembles

Ensembles are performance oriented. You’ll join a band for 10 weeks and finish by putting on a live performance. One of our instructors will help you along the way.
We also have 10 week classes that are instruction oriented and do not end with a live performance.

~The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~ALL ENSEMBLES ARE NOW OFFERED FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE QUARTERS – (This gives continuity to groups that are enjoying playing together)

60′s Ensemble

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The students get to pick out tunes from the 1960s that they will perform at the concert.

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.… Read more

70s Ensemble

70s smallThe students get to pick out tunes from the 1970s that they will perform at the concert.

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.… Read more

80′s Ensemble

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The students get to pick out tunes from the 1980s that they will perform at the concert.

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.… Read more

90′s Ensemble

The students get to pick out tunes (from the 90s) that they will perform at the concert.Read more

AC/DC Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from AC/DC.

Play songs such as:

  • “Back In Black”
  • “T.N.T.”
  • “Thunderstruck”

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for you[/tippy]… Read more

Acoustic Rock Ensemble

Styles will range from the Beatles to the Eagles, from Neil Young to Eric Clapton as well as other contemporary singer/songwriters like Jack Johnson, much like an “unplugged” performance. … Read more

Beatles Ensemble

Beatles smallThe students get to pick out tunes from the Beatles that they will perform at the concert.

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.… Read more

Beginning Jazz Ensemble

This class is specifically designed for musicians who have the desire to begin to play Jazz in a group.

Songs will include:

  • All Blues
  • Summertime
  • One note Samba amongst others choosen by the class.

Prerequisite: Basic Chord Knowledge… Read more

Blues Ensemble

2009-11-20 08-30-25 Blues_Ensemble_2This class will focus on application of the concepts explored in the Blues classes and beyond. … Read more

Bob Marley Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from Bob Marley… Read more

British Invasion Ensemble

Play songs from bands/artists such as…The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Animals, The Kinks, The Who, The Yardbirds and more!

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for … Read more

Clapton Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from Eric Clapton. Play songs such as:
  • “Layla”
  • “Crossroads”
  • “Sunshine of Your Love”

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Dio Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from the Ronnie James Dio.

Play songs such as:

  • “Last In Line
  • “Holy Diver”
  • “Sacred Heart”

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~Ask your private teacher if this class is right … Read more

Elvis Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from the “King” Elvis Presley.

Play songs such as:

  • “Jailhouse Rock”
  • “All Shook Up”
  • “Heartbreak Hotel”

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~Ask your private teacher if this class is right … Read more

Funk Ensemble

We want the FUNK! Play songs from bands/artists such as…James Brown, P-Funk, Sly & The Family Stone, Ohio Players, Rufus & Chaka Khan and many more!

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~Ask your private teacher … Read more

Fusion Ensemble

Don MockPlay in a fusion group directed by legendary fusion guitarist Don Mock. … Read more

George Benson Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from George Benson. Play songs such as:

  • “Breezin’”
  • “Affirmation”
  • “This Masquerade”

Gypsy Jazz Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from the Gypsy Jazz genre

Such as:

  • “Bossa Durado”
  • “Nuages”
  • “Hungaria”
  • Read more

Hendrix Ensemble

This ensemble will perform songs from Jimi Hendrix. Play songs such as:

  • “Purple Haze”
  • “Castles Made of Sand”
  • “Them Changes”
  • Read more

Jam Band

In the tradition of Jam Bands such as…Gov’t Mule, Grateful Dead, The Derek Trucks Band, Phish, Wide Spread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones…and many more!

The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

~Ask … Read more

Jazz Ensemble

In this ensemble you will learn and play familiar jazz standards.

    Class materials not included.… Read more

    Junior Beatles Ensemble

    Junior Beatles Ensemble SmallThis ensemble will perform songs from the Beatles. (For ages 15 & under)

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for you… Read more

    Junior Rock Ensemble

    This Rock Ensemble focuses on “how to” play, communicate and have fun in a band setting.

    The ability to play a complete song is needed before enrolling in this class. (Ages 14 and under)… Read more

    Kind Of Blue Ensemble

    Perform accurate arrangements of  Miles Davis’  ”Kind Of Blue” album!

    Some tunes are played in a guitar orchestra setting, with full arrangements, and others played in a free form jazz quartet setting.… Read more

    Latin Jazz Ensemble

    All different forms of Latin Jazz music will be covered A knowledge of chords, scales and basic improvising skills are required. … Read more

    Led Zeppelin Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from Led Zeppelin. Play songs such as:

    • “Black Dog”
    • “Kashmir”
    • “The Immigrant Song”
    • Read more

    Metal Shop Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from the Heavy Metal genre.

    Play songs from all the great metal bands…from Iron Maiden and Metallica to modern day metalheads such as Avenged Sevenfold and Killswitch Engage!… Read more

    Metallica Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from Metallica

    Play songs such as:

    • “Nothing Else Matters”
    • “Enter Sandman”
    • “Sad But True”
    • Read more

    Motown Ensemble

    Motown Ensemble SmallThis ensemble will perform songs from the Motown era. Play songs from bands/artists such as…Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Isley Brothers, The Spinners and many more!

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement … Read more

    Neo Classical Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs in the styles of Yngwie Malmsteen, Dream Theater and other progressive groups.… Read more

    Ozzy Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from Ozzy Osbourne. Play songs such as:

    • “Crazy Train”
    • “Over The Mountain”
    • “Mr. Crowley”

    Read more

    Pink Floyd Ensemble

    Pink Floyd smallThis ensemble will perform songs from Pink Floyd. … Read more

    Police Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from the Police. Play songs such as:

    • “Roxanne”
    • “Ghost In The Machine”
    • “Murder By Numbers”
    • Read more

    R&B/Soul Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from the R&B and Soul genres. Students will pick out tunes in this genre that they would like to perform at the concert.

    Play songs from bands/artists such as…Earth Wind & Fire, The Isley Brothers, The O’Jays, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and many more!… Read more

    Reggae Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from the Reggae genre such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brow, Jimmy Cliff, etc.

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for … Read more

    Rolling Stones Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from the Rolling Stones.

    Play songs such as:

    • “Paint It Black”
    • “Satisfaction”
    • “Angie”

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for you… Read more

    Santana Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from Santana.

    • “Evil Ways”
    • “Black Magic Woman”
    • “Soul Sacrifice”
    • Read more

    Southern Rock Ensemble

    Play songs from bands/artists such as…The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top, Edgar Winter Group…and many more!

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for … Read more

    Steely Dan Ensemble

    Steely smallThe Steely Dan Ensemble will dive into some of their greatest hits and learn the intricacies of their music.Performing the music of Steely Dan offers a challenge for all instruments.… Read more

    Surf Ensemble

    This class will perform songs from the Ventures, Dick Dale, The Safaries, etc. … Read more

    Thelonious Monk Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from Thelonious Monk

    Play songs such as:

    • “Well, You Needn’t”
    • “Round Midnight”
    • “Straight, No Chaser”

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for … Read more

    Van Halen Ensemble

    This ensemble will perform songs from Van Halen

    Play songs such as:

    • “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love”
    • “Panama”
    • “Eruption”

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if this class is right for you… Read more

    Wes Montgomery Ensemble

    [ January 6, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. ]

    January 6, 2011
    7:30 pm to 8:45 pm

    This ensemble will perform songs from Wes Montgomery

    Such as:

    • “4 on 6″
    • “West Coast Blues”
    • “Tequila”

    The 10th week culminates in a performance at RMI and/or at a local venue.

    The ability to play a tune from beginning to end is a requirement for all ensembles.

    ~Ask your private teacher if … Read more