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Grammy Award Winner and lead singer of the classic hit "Eye of the Tiger" DAVE BICKLER will be mentoring the New York Rock Academy 2012 Day Camp. Every Thursday during the Day Camp, Dave will be listening and coaching the bands, playing with the bands and performing for all the students. The motivating force at New York Rock Academy is excitement! Regardless of level, students will be encouraged to explore the music they truly love. Kids and teens are placed into bands with others of similar age, taste and playing ability, and immediately begin making music. Beginners will find themselves performing complete arrangements of their favorite songs by the end of a single session. Advanced players will fine tune their skills - learning the subtleties of instrumental and vocal technique. Anything that stands in the way of a moving performance will be addressed and remedied. Students learn to communicate the love and excitement they feel to their audience! New York Rock Academy Day Camp takes place at the Westchester Conservatory of Music in White Plains, Weekly Sessions all Summer, Monday-Friday 10-4. Ages 8-18. New York Rock Academy is the Camp for the Aspiring Rock Star!
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- Select a Major
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The Major provides each student with a course of study in the instrument he or she loves. Students take two lessons each day and play their major instrument in the ensembles. The material covered in the Major is based on the instructor's assessment of the student. Class time is spent working on the songs the students are featuring in their ensembles and technique to improve overall playing ability.
- Try a Workshop
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Workshops are a great way for campers to try something new. Topics include keyboards, voice, rhythm, music history, songwriting, production and promotion. Workshops run daily and change over the course of the week.
- Play in a Band
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The bands are what it's all about! Students are placed into real bands of 3-6 members according to age and ability. They are directed by a faculty band leader daily. Each band is a close-knit team, in which every member plays an important role. Students have unique opportunities to shine both as individuals and ensemble members. Students choose and may even write the songs they rehearse while the faculty band leader helps them develop the parts they will play.
- Work on a Live Recording
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Each camper will participate in an exciting end of session performance that is recorded. Campers will impress their friends and family with the live video recording of their band.
- Perform in a Rock Concert
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Blow away your friends and family during the end of session Rock Concert!
- Daily Schedule
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Program hours run Monday to Friday from 10 to 4. A typical day at Chappaqua Rocks consists of two major classes, two ensemble rehearsals and two workshops. A sample schedule would be:
10:00 - 10:45 Ensemble 10:45 - 11:30 Guitar Major 11:30 - 12:15 Workshop 12:15 - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 2:10 Guitar Major 2:10 - 3:05 Ensemble 3:05 - 4:00 Workshop - Upcoming Weekly Sessions
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Session Dates 2012
Session 1: 7/9-7/13
Session 2: 7/16-7/20
Session 3: 7/23-7/27
Session 4: 7/30-8/3
Session 5: 8/6-8/10
Session 6: 8/13-8/17
