GROUP CLASSES & ENSEMBLES

Recent studies have shown that the act of playing music with other musicians activates every center of the brain simultaneously - in other words, it makes you superconnected! There is no other activity that has this incredible effect. The benefits of playing in a group go beyond the music classroom - participants reap the rewards of a developed social-emotional system as well. We have an ensemble for everyone - come superconnect with us.

Toddlers, babies, and their parents enjoying a story being read by Mama Rury during Willdebietz Music Conservatory's free weekly storytime

MAMA RURY'S MUSICAL STORY TIME

Free! Ages 0-6

Join Mrs. Julia Rury every Tuesday at 4pm for our free little-and-me class! This is the perfect way to get your little ones started young. Mama Rury leads the class with song, stories, and movement to get your children engaged and immersed in a world of musical art. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP using the sign up button below to ensure your spot.

Two young music students participating in a musical activity in their group class at Willdebietz Music Conservatory

PRE-K MUSIC CLASS

Perfect for children ages 3-5

Looking to get your preschooler into a musical activity? Look no further! Join us on Fridays at 4pm for our fun and engaging group class geared toward kids age 3, or Mondays or Thursdays at 4pm for ages 4-5. These classes utilize song and dance to help youngsters discover their intrinsic musicality. Students will grasp fundamentals such as beat, dynamics, and expression. A fun class full of games, exploration, and of course, music. Click the sign up button below for more information or to enroll!

Two young piano students participating in a group class, being led by one of our experienced teachers at Willdebietz Music Conservatory

GROUP LESSONS

Grasp the basics with friends

We now offer group music lessons for beginners! In this social setting, students of a particular instrument group learn the basics of their instrument in a class of peers. We offer group piano, group guitar, and group violin instruction. These group classes are geared toward preparing the learner to begin taking private lessons by giving them a firm foundation on which to build. Click the sign up button below for more information on scheduling and availability.

A couple of music learners playing percussion instruments in an ensemble at Willdebietz Music Conservatory

THE WILLDEBIETZ WILD CHAMBER

FREE for the Fall 2024 Semester!

What makes our chamber ensemble so wild? For starters, it is open to every student at Willdebietz- the more varied and eclectic the better! Not to mention, there are only three rehearsals! Great for those who find it challenging to commit to weekly rehearsals. But the truly wild part - participation is totally free! We believe so firmly in the power of the ensemble that we wanted to take down as many common roadblocks as we could - every music learner should have the opportunity to apply their skills in a group setting.

A drummer and some guitarists playing music together in one of the band classes we offer at Willdebietz Music Conservatory

GREEN ENSEMBLE

12-bar Blues History and Performance

This ensemble, suited for those with limited or no experience in a band setting, meets every Monday for one and a half hours to gain valuable experience in performance, stagecraft, and musicianship. Using the 12-Bar Blues form as its basis, students gain confidence playing as an ensemble through a song's form. Through the study of forgotten greats such as Memphis Minnie, Big Mama Thornton, and more, the Green Ensemble absorbs the rich, important history and tradition of the blues which makes their end-of-semester stage performance just that much more authentic. This ensemble is the perfect way for students to gain enough experience and confidence before joining one of our other, more demanding groups.

Open to all students enrolled in private lessons at Willdebietz Music Conservatory.

Teachers and students taking a posed band picture after ensemble practice at Willdebietz Music Conservatory

GOLD ENSEMBLE

Our community ambassadors

The Willdebietz Gold Ensemble is tasked with creating a setlist focused around a new theme each semester, exploring sometimes unfamiliar genres such as R&B, Hip Hop, Metal, and Jazz. On top of their end-of-semester stage performances, they also solicit performances in and around our local community! This ensemble meets year-round; rehearsals are every Thursday from 6:30pm-8pm.

Open to all students at Willdebietz Music Conservatory who have shown exceptional citizenship and the ability to overcome musical challenges.

Five percussionists playing snare drums, a bass drum, tom toms, and crash cymbals at Willdebietz Music Conservatory

PINK ENSEMBLE

Competition Percussion Ensemble

The Willdebietz Music Conservatory Pink Ensemble is a percussion ensemble whose aim is to compete in regional, state, and national PAS competitions (PAS stands for Percussive Arts Society). Utilizing our drums, xylophones, shakers, and cymbals - along with our diplomacy, tenacity, and humility - we can show our nation how powerful the unity of rhythm and love can be!

Open to all students enrolled at Willdebietz Music Conservatory who have a passion for the percussive arts.