TOP TEN REASONS WHY .. The John Payne Music Center’s Adult Ensemble Program is Stellar
10. We have the largest ensemble program in the area - more than 20 groups! - allowing tremendous variety in musical styles, ability levels and
scheduling choices.
scheduling choices.
9. We have year-round weekly enrollment, rather than being stuck in the
confines of semesters.
confines of semesters.
8. The ensemble groups have the opportunity to play out several times
per year at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge.
per year at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge.
7. A number of our ensembles perform at other places as well, even
including paid gigs.
including paid gigs.
6. Our group meetings are 90 minutes long instead of the standard 60
minutes at other schools.
minutes at other schools.
5. Over the years many of the groups have become more like meetings of
friends rather than just classes.
friends rather than just classes.
4. Having six different teachers gives our program a range of teaching styles, not to mention senses of humor,
for students to choose from.
for students to choose from.
3. All of our teachers are aware that enjoyment in playing music is no less
important than ability levels.
important than ability levels.
2. Our patient, student-oriented ensemble instructors are all top-notch
teacher/musicians with years of teaching and performance experience.
teacher/musicians with years of teaching and performance experience.
1. Any program that is able to list nine other reasons that it is exceptional must
have something going for it!
have something going for it!
Call 617-277-3438 now (or email [email protected]) to observe or join an ensemble! No registration fees.