Our jazz, folk and classical ensemble programs provide a progressive series of groups to provide appropriate challenges for students at all levels of ensemble playing. All ensemble students must be taking private lessons. Ensembles provide an opportunity for students to expand their musical growth beyond their private lessons and to share music with their peers. They learn to blend with other instruments, listen to other parts, and apply the concepts of dynamics, phrasing and nuances as a group. Placements in all ensembles will be made based on age, level and readiness as recommended by a student's private teacher in consultation with the school’s directors and ensemble instructors. Regular attendance is required. Students not taking private lessons at JOMP must take a placement audition, so we can determine if we have a group that is a good match..

The tuitions for the academic year are listed for each ensemble.  The divided payment (two payments a year) are listed in parentheses.

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Students will learn to read chord symbols and jazz charts, and develop ear training, ensemble and rhythmic skills. The ensembles will explore jazz as an art form, with a focus on individual improvisation based on scales and harmonic centers, in a small group setting. Students will experience the rich legacy of jazz styles from Blues and standards to Bebop, contemporary, Latin and original compositions. Jazz ensembles will be offered community performance opportunities as well as JOMP recitals.

             Tuition - 1 hour $550 ($275)

Please indicate your available days and times and we will call you to discuss which group is best for you. (Ensemble days & times will be arranged to enable the formation of compatible groups.)

Instructor: Myra MacLeod

Thursday Tuition $500 ($250)

Beginners 5:45 to 6:45

More Advanced Students 6:15 to 7:15

Session 1: (13 weeks) Sept. 18 to Dec. 18

Session 2: (14 weeks) Jan. 29 to May 14

This is a group of classically trained young violinists, with a love and ear for traditional folk music as well. Participation in Frog Point Fiddlers encourages creativity and excellence in the art and rich history of fiddling in a learning environment that fosters fun and camaraderie. Frequent community performances give this group the opportunity to share their talent and love of fiddling with others. As with all of our ensembles, it is required that members of Frog Point Fiddlers also be taking private lessons to keep building their skills as classical violinists. An audition with Myra is required of new students interested in joining Frog Point Fiddlers.

From chorales to rags to fanfares, there is a wonderful array of brass ensemble music to challenge and delight upper- intermediate and advanced players. The group will explore repertoire from the Renaissance through the Contemporary periods, while learning to refine intonation, blend their sound and play expressively.

** Chamber Orchestra

Instructor: Myra MacLeod

Suzuki “Play-ins” provide an exciting opportunity for students studying in Suzuki Books 1 & 2 to come together for a group experience to review and strengthen the pieces they have studied, practice the ones they are working on and hear the ones they will be learning in the future. Each child’s readiness for the group is determined by recommendation from their private lesson teacher in consultation with Myra MacLeod.

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This ensemble provides an exciting opportunity to intermediate and advanced flutists. Students will be introduced to the flute ensemble literature, gain experience in ensemble playing and enjoy contributing to the beautiful sound of a flute ensemble.