Music Ensembles

Lafayette Community Chorus - Rocky Mountain Concert Band - Community Jazz Ensemble
World Music Ensemble - Women's Vocal Ensemble - Chamber Music Program

Sing your heart out! Even if you’ve never sung in a group before, we’d love to have you. Directed by Rachel Samet, this amateur adult mixed choral ensemble works on vocal/choral technique, and sings a variety of music. No formal audition; only a gentle hearing for placement.

Great opportunity to be part of a warm community. At least one public performance per term. New members are accepted through the third rehearsal.

Day/Time:
Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm

Winter/Spring (16 weeks): Cancelled due to low enrollment.

Concert Date: May 20–7:30PM

Dues (annual reg. fee applies):
Winter/Spring: $95

Directed by Tom Merrill, this group is open to instrumentalists, high schoolers through senior citizens (reciprocal ensemble required for public school members). No formal audition is required; newcomers are asked to have a conversation with the director, should know major scales, and be comfortable with at least intermediate repertoire.

Music performed encompasses all genres, including popular, marches, and symphonic. At least two public performances are held during the year. New members are accepted through the third rehearsal.

Day/Time:
Thursdays, 7:00–9:00pm

Fall (14 weeks):
Aug. 25-Dec. 1 (no rehearsal Nov. 24)

Winter/Spring (16 weeks):
Jan. 12-May 4

Concerts: Dec. 4-3:00pm & May 7-3:00pm

Dues (annual reg. fee applies):
Fall: $35; Winter/Spring: $45

Directed by Steve Christopher, this group is open to typical jazz instrumentalists (saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano, drums), high schoolers through senior citizens (reciprocal ensemble required for public school members). No formal audition required, although hearings will be arranged during first rehearsal, in order to determine repertoire selection. It is helpful for interested players to know major scales, and play at least at intermediate level.
At least two public performances are held during the year. New members are accepted through the third rehearsal.

Day/Time:
Mondays, 7:00-8:30

Winter/Spring (14 weeks):
Jan. 23-May 8 (no rehearsal Mar. 6, 29)

Concerts: TBA

Dues (annual reg. fee applies):
Winter/Spring: $80

Directed by Daniel Nuñez, this group will explore different world cultures through their music. For high schoolers through senior citizens. Learn performance while considering the cultural context. The Fall session will focus on African music. No experience necessary.

Day/Time:
Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00pm

Winter/Spring (12 weeks): Cancelled due to low enrollment.

Concert: TBA

Dues (annual reg. fee applies):
Winter/Spring: $50

Directed by Faye Nepon, this women’s group explores mostly a cappella repertoire of all styles, with an emphasis on ear training and vocal technique. This ensemble is limited in size for musical reasons; a conversation with the director is necessary before joining.

Day/Time:
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm

Fall (14 weeks): Aug. 29-Dec. 5
(no rehearsal Sept. 5)

Winter/Spring (16 weeks): Jan. 9–May 15
(no rehearsals Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 27)

Concert Dates: TBA

Dues (annual reg. fee applies):
Fall: $100; Winter/Spring: $115

One of the joys of learning to sing or play an instrument is to come together with others to make music. Through the chamber music program, students of all ages may form duos, trios, quartets, or quintets, and benefit from the guidance of an experienced, professional musician. Students may perform various styles of music, including classical, jazz, or others.

Students may either form their own groups or ask to be
placed in a group. Once groups are formed, the students
prepare their parts, and then gather weekly for coaching by a
skilled faculty member. Scheduling arrangements will be coordinated among students and faculty, through the office.

Tuition (annual reg. fee applies):
$29-32 per 45-minute coaching session
$35-38 per 60-minute coaching session

Note: These rates are for 2-4 students, and the cost is divided
among students. Tuition for larger groups is calculated separately.

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