This two-week camp offers daily rehearsal, sectionals, and a Friday night ONSTAGE performance (at a cool club) at the end of the camp. Camper instrumentalists will play in a wide range of contemporary musical styles (rock, R&B, soul, etc.). Vocalists will gain experience in singing lead and harmony. Campers will learn what it’s like to be “studio musicians”—artists who provide backing for bands and soloists in recording studios and in live performances. The goal is to create a full, rich sound using a large ensemble with varied instrumentation.
Campers should be skilled in sight reading. Guitar, bass, and keyboard players may be required to read chord symbols from a lead sheet or chord chart.
Rock Band Camp is open to students who play piano/keyboard, alto/tenor sax, guitar, bass, percussion, violin, viola, cello, trombone, bass trombone, trumpet, and vocalists. At least 3 years’ experience on your instrument is required.
SPECIAL OFFER: Enroll in both a Jazz Academy Camp and Rock Band Camp, and receive $150 off the combined price.
GRADES: entering 7th-12th grade, at least 3 years of experience on instrument.
TIME: 9:30am-11:30am (doors open 9:15am)
DATES: July 24, 2017 to August 4, 2017
PRICE: $300
SPECIAL OFFER: Enroll in both a Jazz Academy Camp and Rock Band Camp, and receive $150 off the combined price.
LOCATION: Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts, 1790 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ
Register for Rock Camp
Call Carolyn at (908) 464-5928 for additional details.
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