Summer
2009 was a SUCCESS~! Call 845-778-7594 for registration info for Summer 2010!!
Session times:
Opening Acts: Each two week session runs Monday-Friday from 10am - 1:00pm. Student should bring lunch and/or snacks.
Headliners: Each two week session runs Monday-Friday from 10am - 2:00pm. Student should bring lunch and/or snacks.
2010 Rock School:
Session 1 (July 5th-16th, Concert July 17th at The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY)
Session 2 (July 19th-30th, Concert July 31st at The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY)
Session 3 (Aug. 2nd-13th, Concert Aug. 14th at The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY)
Session 4 (Aug. 16th-27th, Concert Aug. 28th at The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY)
Venue:
UPDATED!! All Rock Camp 2010 concerts will be held on the MAIN STAGE at THE CHANCE Entertainment Complex in Poughkeepsie. Performance times are TBD.
Prior venues have included The Orange County Choppers Headquarters and the Loft at the Chance Entertainment Complex. Keep checking back for more information---or email to sign up for our newsletter and find out the scoop soon as it becomes available!!
All Rock Camp USA-NY performances will be held LIVE on the Peavey Stage at the Orange County Choppers World Headquarters on Route 17K in Newburgh, NY.
Check out this video of Rock Camp 2008 Headliners "Closed Eyes Wander" performing Baba O'Reilly LIVE at the Chance Entertainment Complex!
Guitar:
> Play E form and A form bar chords
> Know all names of notes on 5th and 6th strings
> Know all open chord forms
> Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know
Bass:
> Know the names of the notes on the fret board
> Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know
Vocals:
> Sing in tune
> Sing from the diaphragm
> Be outgoing
> Should be prepared to sing rock music and understand that this NOTE: Camp is geared solely towards current and classic rock, pop, blues and folk music and not soft-pop or country.
Drums:
> Play a "four on the floor" beat with snare on 2 and 4, as well as quarter and eighth notes on high hat
> Play rock beat with kick on 1 and 3 and snare
and high hat the same as above
> Be able to fill out of a phrase and land in time
> Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know
*BONUS!! Be able to play a swing shuffle
Keyboards:
> Be able to read simple chord charts
> Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know
Drums and PA system will be available at the school.
All other instruments must be supplied by the student!!
Students not currently enrolled in lessons at the New York School of Music will be required to audition. A $5.00 audition fee is required and is non-refundable.
Call the New York School of Music at (845) 778-7594 to set up an audition time.
Limited spots are available so call for pricing and to register NOW!!
$150 deposit due upon registration----balance due 45 days before session begins.
