Phi-Fusion, under my direction, is a group of extraordinary junior and high school students who play a multitude of instruments. They are a “showcase” band, with most playing piano as their first instrument, while branching out to keyboards, clarinets, saxophones, trombones, trumpets, guitars, bass, and percussion. I write and arrange all the music to adapt to each student’s playing ability.
The band has given us a safe, fun learning experience with an opportunity to play in an ensemble, which can develop and sharpen the musical ear. Phi-Fusion has also given us a chance to perform in different kinds of venues and environments (inside/outside, formal and informal)—with all the acoustical elements to address—all within a comfortable atmosphere of new friends.
The band plays arrangements of World Music—specifically Polish, Jewish, Italian, Spanish, Irish, Caribbean, African-funk and American line dances—as well as disco, rock, party horn songs and holiday classics.
Left to Right: Jeffrey, Jenny, Robby, Christina, Gabrielle, Julie, Michael & Freeman
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In Phi-Fusion, now in its third year, members have experienced musical growth and a development of positive self esteem. This fine band is definitely a sum of its parts. The group rehearses weekly, and enjoys playing for a multitude of venues.
Our next performance is on Saturday, Oct. 17, 4:00 in Macy's men's department at the Westfield/Milford Post Shopping Center. The performance is for "Shop For A Cause," a one-day nationwide shopping event.
Participating organizations sell $5 shopping passes to the event. Your organization keeps the proceeds from every shopping pass you sell. By purchasing a shopping pass, customers can support their favorite cause, while enjoying a day full of extraordinary discounts and events throughout the store.
Our members are:
Jeffrey on keyboard and saxophone
Christina on keyboard
Julie on keyboard and clarinet
Robby on keyboard, percussion, guitar & trombone
Michael on keyboard, saxophone and guitar
Gabrielle on keyboard
Jenny on keyboard and trombone
Freeman on percussion and saxophone
