Ensembles
Ensembles in Grants Pass
Playing in ensemble gives students a place to collaborate with other young musicians—creating a community that works together to make music none of them could create alone. As they learn and play with others, they gain confidence and skills that private lessons simply can't teach.
Guitar Ensemble
Our Guitar Ensemble program gives students the chance to experience the joy of making music with others. With classes grouped by age and experience, there's a place for everyone, from first-time players to those ready to take the next step. Students build technique, musicianship, and confidence while learning to listen, cooperate, and perform as part of a team. Along the way, they share the fun of music with friends who love guitar as much as they do!
Our Beginning Guitar Ensemble (ages 9+) lets new guitarists experience the fun of playing music together. Students build their chord, strumming, and reading skills while working on fun arrangements of familiar songs. It's a supportive, low-pressure first ensemble that builds confidence and makes new friends through music.
Members discount: 50% if also taking private or group lessons with us
Meet the Instructor
String Orchestra (beginners ages 9+):
This a class is for beginners who want to learn violin, viola, or cello. Each week they will learn the fundamentals of string playing, including body positioning, bowing, playing from memory, reading sheet music, and music theory. In this supportive group environment, students can build confidence quickly. As they progress, they'll add simple string ensemble arrangements to their unison pieces.
Members discount: 50% if also taking private or group lessons with us
Meet the Instructor
Julianne Burdis
String Quartet (ages 10+ who can sight read in 1st position):
Our String Quartet is for those who are ready to move beyond playing their instrument alone. Here, students step into chamber music—the small-ensemble tradition at the heart of string playing. Each week they develop the skills of quartet playing that go beyond private lessons, including blending across four independent parts, matching tone and bowing, holding their own line while three others hold theirs, and learning to listen, lead, and follow without a conductor.
Note: Students provide their own instrument. Instrument rentals are available through Great Northwest Music.
Meet the Instructor
Julianne Burdis