Seattle Drum School hosts a variety of ensembles and workshops geared towards educating students in a group situation. These classes focus on structured rhythm section skills as well as instrumental improvisation.

Group sessions help to develop the musicians' awareness and sensitivity to their musical environment while continuing to strengthen fundamental performance skills.

Starting in October Seattle Drum School will be starting a new ensemble for students 12-16 yrs old. The ensemble will work on various genres of music and ultimately perform them. Ensemble situations give students the experience of playing in a group and open their musical doors to all the instruments in the percussion family. For more details please contact Lorne Watson at 206-328-5101 or call the Seattle Drum School.

The Seattle Drum School is pleased to announce the start of a new Djembe ensemble. The ensemble will be led by Carla Becker and will start in October. Please contact Lorne Watson at 206-328-5101 for more information.

An introduction to blues playing in an ensemble context.

In these four weeks we will look at some basic blues progressions and have the opportunity to play in a group context. Emphasis will be given to some basic blues scales and melodies for improvisation. Songs in the styles of Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton will be featured.

Study concepts of improvisation from beginning through advanced levels. Jazz Ensembles meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. New classes start every eight weeks.
Call Marc Fendel to sign up for next Ensemble session:(206)364-8815.

An opportunity for teens to learn the basic fundamentals of playing in a band. This class takes a broad musical perspective and allows the students to develop their own style.

Part of SDS World Rhythms, this ensemble explores the music of Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa through the study of rhythms and songs performed on traditional instruments. Wednesdays at 7:30.

Open to all musicians and levels of ability this class is designed to increase the physical and mental coordination of the body through the study of rhythm and pulse. Call Lorne for class schedule:(206)364-8815.

and performer. His pallet as multi-instrumentalist spans saxophones, clarinets, flute, trumpet, double bass, guitar, piano, and drums. He has had works commissioned by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Poncho Foundation, Artist Trust, and Meet The Composer. Kevin studied performance and composition at Cornish College of the Arts, and Portland State University as apprentice to the pianist and composer Andrew Hill.