Bosse School of Music

The Leader in Contemporary Music Education!

The BSM is proud to offer the largest and most diverse ensemble program on the South Shore. An integral part of the educational process, ensembles are an ideal opportunity for students of all ages to bring what they've learned in private lessons to fruition. The experience of performing and interacting with other musicians is a necessary step on the ladder to success! 

Some Ensembles are offered in Genre specific format, so that students of all ages can perform in a group that focuses specifically on the music of their choice (Jazz Ensemble/Classic Rock Ensemble/Modern Rock Ensemble/ Fusion ensemble/ Metal Ensemble..etc)

Details
-Students do not need to be enrolled in private lessons at Bosse in order to join an ensemble. If a student does not currently take lesons at Bosse, a brief placement audition can be arranged with a Bosse faculty member in order to place the student in the proper group.

-Ensembles run all year long, and last for 7 weeks each. They meet for 60-75 minutes on the same standing day of the week.

-All ensembles are recorded in our state-of-the art recording studio on the 7th week

-Payment/cost of ensemble is separate from private lessons. 

Fact: Students who participate in both lessons and ensemble, practice more, are more committed to music, and have better technique, rhythm and improvisational skills than students who take private lessons alone.

“All styles of music have something to offer in terms of harmony, melody and rhythm that can enhance a student’s abilities. By providing students with an opportunity to perform in a wide variety of musical styles, we open them up to new possibilities and expand their musical horizons. We have seen remarkable results from students of all ages who participate in our ensemble program regularly.” Ron Bosse, BSM President

Contemporary Styles Ensemble: Open to students of all instruments between the ages of 9 & 17, the contemporary styles ensemble will explore a variety of music within the rock, pop, and blues idioms. Students will learn about rehearsal techniques and song form while focusing on group interaction and stylistic interpretation. Students will have the opportunity of recording a CD as part of this session.


Adult Classic Rock Ensemble: Open to adult students of all instruments, the classic rock ensemble will explore a variety of music from the mid to late 60’s through the 70’s era of rock. Students will learn about rehearsal techniques and song form while focusing on group interaction and stylistic interpretation. Students will have the opportunity of recording a CD as part of this session.


Improvisation for Guitar Ensemble: Open to guitar students, the improvisation for guitar ensemble will explore instrumental music of the rock, blues and fusion idiom; classics of the modal jazz era of the 60’s; and, jazz standards of the 50’s & 60’s. Participants will have the unique opportunity of performing with a top notch rhythm section of seasoned professionals. The ensemble will focus on arranging techniques, stylistic interpretation, form, solo construction, group interaction, rhythm and feel and comping. Students will have the opportunity of recording a CD as part of this session.


Jazz Ensemble: Open to all instruments, the Jazz Ensemble will explore tunes from the modal jazz era of the 60’s. Focusing on music by such artists as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Wayne Shorter, participants will gain insight into a variety of improvisational techniques. The ensemble focuses on arranging, stylistic interpretation, form, solo construction and group interaction. Students will have the opportunity of recording a CD as part of this session.


Fusion Ensemble: Open to all instruments, the Fusion Ensemble explores fusion classics and tunes from the modal jazz era of the 60’s. This ensemble focuses on his unique, high-energy arrangements of music by such artists as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, John Scofield, Mike Stern, and Pat Metheny. The ensemble will focus on arranging, stylistic interpretation, form, solo construction, group interaction, and improvisation. Students will have the opportunity of recording a CD as part of this session.