Music

  

The Brother Rice Music Department

T H E   E N S E M B L E S

Concert Band

40-piece large ensemble capable of playing the most intricate of musical compositions


Chamber Ensemble

10 to 20 pieces with winds, strings, percussion, and keyboards, This group performs smaller more intimate compositions


Jazz Band

Standard jazz repertoire, explores the art of improvisations 15 to 30 members


Musicology

Explores the fundamental properties of music, physical as well as Metaphysical


Songwriting & Production

The actual creation and production of original music projects


Pep Band

Supports sporting events, this group is outfitted for marching at sporting events and parades.


T H E   F A C I L I T I E S

This state of the art facility is ultra-conducive to musical studies featuring:

  • Climate controlled environment
  • Storage unlimited
  • Carpeted rehearsal studio
  • Two baby grand pianos

State of the art recording and production facility featuring:

  • Mackie 32 x 8 Mixing Console
  • Mackie 24/96 Digital Hard-Disc Recorder
  • 24 Tracks/96 Virtual Tracks
  • Mackie Near Field Monitors
  • Microphones for every condition
  • AKG 4047 Vocal Microphone
  • Multiple Processors, Reverb/Delay
  • Headphone Monitor System
  • Marantz CD burner
  • Korg Triton XS Pro Keyboard Work Station
  • Computer Writing Programs: Cakewalk Encore & Metro 5
  • Various amplifiers for live performance: Roland & Crate
  • Washburn Electric Acoustic Guitar


If you have specific questions about the Music Department,
please contact Mr. Dean DiPierro via email
or (248) 647-2526 ext. 189