This class is for students who already have some experience with an instrument and are ready to play music with others. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about showing up with some foundation and a willingness to listen, collaborate, and grow.

Students will work together to choose songs, arrange parts, rehearse, and perform as an ensemble. Along the way, there will be opportunities to try new instruments, experiment with different roles in a group, and even begin writing original material.

Grounded in Collaboration, Perseverance, and Voice, students will:

• Develop the skills needed to play in a group, including listening, timing, balance, and adapting to others.

• Build confidence through rehearsal, working through challenges, and improving as a group over time.

• Express their musical voice by contributing ideas, making creative choices, and shaping the sound of the ensemble.

Students will work toward attainments such as collaborating respectfully in a shared creative process, persisting through the challenges of group performance, and expressing ideas and identity through music.

This is a space for musicians who are ready to take the next step—playing not just on their own, but with others.

Cell Phone Policy:
No cell phone use for the entire class period.