Roots & Rhythms Folk Ensemble

Roots & Rhythms, featuring members of Rinebloom and musician friends, is our Folk Ensemble at Residence of the Immanuel School of Music (ISM). The group was formed in 2022 and its goal is "Preservation of American Folk Music!" All members are dedicated to the community's needs, with a targeted focus on serving the community, outreach, and enrichment.

ABOUT IMMANUEL SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Roots & Rhythms

The members teach private lessons to over 65 students at ISM. The members are active in the ISM as each offers classes / events and are teachers of Fretted Strings, Jimmy Rinehart and Rhythmic Studies, Julie Geiman.


Fretted Strings Programs, offers an introduction to fretted string instruments and repertoire. Group classes are offered after-school for 5th - 8th graders in local Kentucky elementary schools and at family group classes at our ISM campuses.


Rhythmic Studies and Rhythmic Studies Events,  offered as private lessons and pop-up events, puts focus on enhancing rhythmic understanding through focused activities and increase confidence playing your music. Rhythmic Studies meets your needs at your current musical level. 


Each member has thriving cross-generational private studios at ISM as they embrace music is a timeless art welcome to all ages and abilities.


Roots & Rhythm continues to reach and positively impact the community through events, workshops, and classes with the Immanuel School of Music  and thru performance.

LEARN ABOUT GROUP CLASSES LEARN ABOUT OUTREACH PROGRAMS LEARN ABOUT MOZART STRINGS

Musicians In Concert!

Roots & Rhythms Performances and Events:


SUMMER 2025


  • Wednesday, July 2, 3:30-4:30pm
  • Folk & Rhythm, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
  • One Day Event - Sign up to participate


  • Sunday, July 13, 6:30-7:30pm (Live Music)
  • ISM Putt Putt Fun Center Summer Event 6-8pm
  • 3143 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY
  • Live Music by: Rinebloom
  • One Day ISM Social & Fundraising Event


  • Monday, July 14, 8-9pm
  • Folk & Rhythm, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
  • One Day Event - Sign up to participate
  • Wednesday, July 16, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Folk & Rhythm, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
  • One Day Event - Sign up to participate
  • Monday, July 21, 8-9pm
  • Folk & Rhythm, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
  • One Day Event - Sign up to participate
  • Monday, July 28, 8-9pm
  • Folk & Rhythm, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
  • One Day Event - Sign up to participate
  • Friday, July 25, 2025 - Time TBA
  • Summer Guitar Class + Roots & Rhythm Performance
  • Immanuel Central Campus



ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

  • August TBA, 2025 School Performance
  • Roots & Rhythm education performance
  • Blessed Sacrament, Kenton County


  • September TBA, 2025 Community Performance
  • Roots & Rhythm community performance
  • 2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY




Percussion Demonstrations

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @ 10:00am
  • Percussion Demonstration
  • Immanuel Sonshine Preschool - Central Campus
  • 2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017


  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @10:00am
  • Percussion Demonstration
  • Immanuel Preschool - Boone Campus
  • 1440 Boone Aire Road, Florence, KY 41042