Examples of ensembles include, but are not limited to:
Saxophone Quartet, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir,
Double Reed Ensemble,
Wind Trios, Quartets, Quintets,
Percussion Ensemble,
String Ensembles, Jazz Combos
Piano Ensembles (Duos, Trios)
Trombone Choir (Thursdays)

 

All-Star Jazz Band (return to top)
MAEC offers a chance for the top instrumentalists,
grades 9-12, to join together and play jazz music.
Middle School All-Star Jazz Band
High School All-Star Jazz Band
Rehearsal times are to be scheduled beginning Spring Semester.

 

 

Emerald City Swing Band (return to top)
A community swing band specializing in playing music from the Big Band Era, but also enjoys performing contemporary arrangements. Emerald City Big Band has performed for Greenville's Sunday in the Park, Children's Miracle Network, Farmville Art Council's Music Series, the Brody School of Medicine's 50th Anniversary, and many local dances and receptions.
Auditions are required for this ensemble.
Rehearsal times and location: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

 

Pitt County Middle School and High School Honor Bands (return to top)
Top band students are selected to perform in an all-county honor band. MAEC is proud to work with area band directors for the third consecutive year in coordinating this event for Pitt County's most talented students. All schools in the county are invited to participate. Students receive the opportunity to perform with the best from each school in a large concert band. The honor bands rehearse for 2 days with guest conductors and conclude with a concert of jazz, pop and classical repertoire. Information for participating may be received through your school band director or by calling MAEC.

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