Folk & Americana Ensemble

• Americana
• Bluegrass
• Country
• Fiddle
• Folk
• Guitar
• In-Person Classes
• Instrumental
• Roots
• The Folk Collective

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS

Sing and play the songs you love, together!
Folk & Americana Ensemble is a 5-week ensemble, bringing together singers and pickers to form the freshest, newest folk band in all of Cambridge!Folk music is a big old tree with deep, deep roots and ever-growing branches. This ensemble is all about singing the songs, learning the history, and tracing the lines between past and present.The group will learn and arrange 3-4 songs over the 5 week session. Musicians will have the opportunity to lead songs, sing harmony, take solos, and arrange collaboratively. This class covers essentials of ensemble playing including groove, dynamics, reading/writing charts, and listening across the group. This ensemble is a great choice for folks who want to play out more and soak up the joy of playing music with others.Want to bring in a song? Yes please! Repertoire choice will be a group collaboration. More information on this during our first class.Prereqs:Basic chord or melody fluency. Must be able to tune your instrument and play (or sing) a handful of songs at a steady tempo. Not intended for absolute beginners.

Class Schedule

Mondays: March 16, March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20

Time: 8:00–9:15pm ET

Location: Passim School of Music, 26 Church Street, Cambridge, MA(Classrooms are located on the second floor; unfortunately, there is no elevator.)

Ages: 18+

Please Note:Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to run. If canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.