At the Jim Royle Drum Studio we believe in supporting not only our student’s individual development, but also group development. Students who are interested can join in with our percussion ensemble program. Ensembles meet once a week for times ranging from 1 hour to 2 hours, and are taken part in through volunteer, teacher recommendation, or audition. The requirements for each group are listed in their individual group heading. The overall goal of each ensemble is to instill in each student a sense of teamwork, responsibility, and opportunity for performances in various venues. Ensembles are an extra service outside of the standard contract with a fee of 15 dollars per week.
Ensemble A
The A Ensemble consists of 13 slots which are filled by audition. Performers in this group travel and perform both nationally and internationally. Students are expected to attend the Thursday night weekly rehearsal regularly, and occasionally extra rehearsals on Saturdays during build ups to major performances or trips.
Dress Code: For performances the Ensemble standard uniform is Black Shirt, Black Pants, Black Socks, and Black Shoes. All students must have this attire.
For a sample of the A Ensemble playing Brian Ente’s In Ershia click Here.
Ensemble B
The B ensemble consists of 13 slots which are filled by audition. Performers in the B ensemble travel and perform nationall y, and are expected to attend weekly rehearsals regularly. On rare occasions there will be extra rehearsals or sectionals.
Dress Code for B Ensemble is White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Socks, Black Shoes. All students are expected to have this attire.
Ensemble C
Ensemble C consists of 13 slots which are filled by Teacher Recommendation after a student shows interest in the ensemble program. The C Ensemble performs locally at the CT Chapter Day of Percussion, and at our spring steel pan concert at the Gazebo on the Fairfield green. Students are expected to attend an hour and a half rehearsal regularly.
Dress Code for the C ensemble is: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Socks, Black Shoes. All Students are expected to have this attire.
Ensemble D
Ensemble D consists of X slots which are filled by Teacher Recommendation after a student shows interest in the ensemble program. The D Ensemble performs locally at the CT Chapter Day of Percussion, and at our spring steel pan concert at the Gazebo on the Fairfield green. Students are expected to attend an hour rehearsal regularly.
Dress code for the D ensemble is: Collared solid colored golf shirt, khaki and black pants. Black shoes, black socks.
For a sample of D ensemble playing a recycled percussion piece click HERE