That’s right campers, no matter how much snow is still on the ground, summer is coming and summer means only one thing…ROCK CAMP!!!!
We’re bringing back the baddest talent show in the land is back for round three this year, and we want YOU to rock with US. For one week, you’ll work closely with professional musicians who know what it takes to play gigs for a living. At the end of the week, it’s time to strut your stuff in a live performance.
No canoes…no arts and crafts….just straight up rock! Have you always wanted to be part of a rock band, but it never seemed to happen? Well…here’s your chance to make rock history! The Midcoast School of Music is proud to present their third annualrock camp; the ultimate talent show! Our camp is designed to give students the opportunity they’ve always wanted; to play music with other musicians!
Portland Campus: Monday August 13th – Friday August 17th, 2012
Sessions run daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. In the class setting, students will be exposed to new, applicable techniques on their instruments. All of our classes will be taught by reputable, “working” musicians. Classes will be set up as semi-private lessons and the information given will be instrument specific. Students will then be split up into their own bands, led by our qualified instructors. This makes for the perfect environment for the aspiring musician. On the last day, WE ROCK with a final concert featuring all the bands, along with a few surprise guests!
Cost for 2012?s Rock Camp is $450 for the week with a non-refundable deposit of $225 due with your application. Please click on the link below to download your application and medical information form – fill them out and return them to the address below.
Midcoast School of Music
150 Congress Ave.
Bath, Me 04530
Please include your deposit with the application – all checks can be made out to Midcoast School Of Music.
The camp day will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Monday August 13th, 2012 – Thursday August 16th, 2012. We will be meeting at our Portland Campus located within Starbird Music at 525 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Please arrive no later than 8:30am on Monday morning so you may check in. If you opted to pay for the for the camp in installments, please bring the remaining payment with you.
On Friday August 17th, 2012 the camp day will begin at 12:00pm and will meet at Riverbank Park on Main Street in Westbrook, Maine.
Students will need to bring the following on the first day of camp:
- Application and Medical Form (if they have not yet been submitted)
- Remaining Balance (we accept cash, personal checks or money orders)
- Bag Lunch or $10.00 per day to purchase lunch from a local sandwich shop.
- Instrument Accessories (extra strings, reeds, oil, drumsticks, pedals and effects, guitar picks, patch cords, tuner)
- If your child requires medication during the day and cannot take the dosage before they arrive please call us at 207-229-2738 or 207-749-6441.
We will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day (water and juice) as well as sunscreen & bug spray. If your child has a food allergy, please let us know and we will make the necessary accommodations.
Your child’s safety is our number one priority. All of our instructors are the most professional in the industry and have undergone a thorough background check. All students will be under direct supervision at all times during the hours of the camp. If you should have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact Matt Fogg at 207-229-2738 or Chris Marro at 207-749-6441. If you should need to reach your child at any time during the camp please contact us via those numbers.
We have a very strict policy regarding drugs, alcohol and tobacco. While we do not anticipate any problems, please note that any student found to be in possession of an un-prescribed drug or alcoholic beverage will be immediately removed from the camp. The student’s parents will be promptly notified and asked to pick up their child. Additionally, local authorities may be contacted if deemed warranted. Please review this policy with your child.
You are all cordially invited to our final Rock Gala and Barbecue on Friday August 17th located at Riverbank Park on Main Street in Westbrook. The concert will start at 6:00pm and is free and open to the public. We will have additional information regarding the logistics soon.
Thank you very much for supporting our school. We look forward to meeting and educating your children. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Before we begin, we would like to inform you that we will now request our students and instructors to use hearing protection during all rehearsals and performances. We care about our students and recognize that long term unprotected exposure to loud volumes can be harmful. Please take a moment and read the following excerpt from:
www.hearnet.com/at_risk/risk_at_risk.shtml
We will be providing foam earplugs for the students during the ensemble for free. We would encourage you to pre-order a pair of Sonic 11 ear plugs through the music school for $12.00. This earplug model is popular with musicians because of a special filter that lets the listener hear music at a safe level without sacrificing quality. They are a very good alternative to the expensive, “musician” earplugs you would purchase at the audiologist. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 207.229.2738!