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Rock Band Programs
ROCK MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES!
Guitar Improv II
Thursday: 7-8:30 October 7, 14, 21 (3-sessions)
Ages: 14 & up Fee: $165
Instructor: Marc Muller
For those who have a strong grasp of guitar techniques and improvisation, join Marc for round-two of his guitar improv intensive. Course promises to help expand your musical skills.
Private Vocal Training with Vincent
Daniele
Ages: 16 & up Fee: $55 (Per 45 minute session)
Learn from a professional vocalist and musician the basics for developing a powerful voice. Exercises created to help the rock vocalist gain range, power and quality and dynamic performance skills.
Call 732-224-8778 x 125 to book your class time.
ROCK THE BASIE….A ROCK BAND PROGRAM FOR GROWN-UPS!
AGES: 18-Adult
FEE: $335 (plus $10 registration fee)
Instructors: Marc Muller and Vincent Daniele
Auditions: Wednesday, September 8th
Call for audition time:732-224-8778 x 125
Classes will meet on the following 10 Tuesdays 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
There are 3 class times (placement based on audition)
6:30-7:45, 7:55-9:10, 9:20-10:35
Concert Date: Monday, November 29th 8pm
All instruments are welcome, whether you’re a guitarist currently taking private lessons and looking to apply your skills in a band setting, or a trumpet player who hasn’t played since college who would love to get together with a section again. The material will cover a wide variety of musical styles. An audition process will determine skill level and parts will be arranged not only to your present skill level, but designed to bring you to the next one. Course culminates with a Rock concert on the Count Basie Stage.
Marc Muller – Marc is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and is an accomplished musician, arranger, writer and producer. As a musician (guitar, keyboard, bass, banjo, violin, drums), Marc has toured with VanZant, Shania Twain, Tommy Shaw, Surreal McCoys, and numerous others. He has performed and or recorded with Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Branford Marsalis, Elton John, Carly Simon, John Waite, Dr. John, Blood Sweat and Tears and many more.
Vincent Daniele – Leader of the Jersey based “Cats on a Smooth Surface” (house band at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park for many years) Vincent has performed/recorded with Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Southside Johnny, AC/DC, Peter Frampton, Keith Richards, The Smithereens and many more. In addition to performing with “Cats…”, Vincent is currently producing/writing and providing vocals for numerous TV/Radio commercials.
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Acceptance through audition only!
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Ages: 8-16 Fee: Audition - $10
(due with application)
Program Fee: $335
Instructor: Bruce Gallipani and Rockit Staff
IMPORTANT DATES!
Audition: Saturday, September 11th (10am-6pm assigned times)
Orientation: Saturday, October 9, 12pm (for all accepted students)
Rehearsals: Thursday, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, (Friday 26)
Friday, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26
Saturday, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27
Concert: Sunday, November 28, 3pm on the stage of the Count Basie Theatre
Audition and Program Requirements: For full details please visithttp://countbasietheatre.org/education/rockbandprograms.asp
Vocalists, drummers, guitarists, bass guitarists, keyboardists, brass and string players are encouraged to complement their private studies with our live program. This program gives young musicians an instant opportunity to play Rock and Roll with their peers, bringing them together to perform live as a band and experience the dynamics of working together to achieve a common goal. All band classes are 90 minutes long and taught by qualified instructors. After the initial audition (and orientation class) the musicians will be divided into bands and for the next 6 weeks each band will rehearse.
In addition, Rockit offers skill-building and performance enhancement classes on Thursdays. This training program provides an opportunity for those students to still perform in the culminating concert while developing the necessary skills and techniques to take their musicianship to the next level. Skill builder rock bands will also perform on the same day as our big concert. All classes are taught by qualified instructors.
If your child is interested in auditioning for Rockit, please complete the application and return it with the $10 audition fee made payable to: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701. You will be notified of your child’s audition time upon receipt of a completed application form and fee.
For more information please go to www.rockitforkids.org or contact program Director Bruce Gallipani: bruce@rockitforkids.org, 732-673-2589 or the Count Basie Theatre’s Performing Arts Academy at 732-224-8778 x 125
ROCKIT PLUG IN
WEDNESDAY
9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 (no class 11/24), 12/1, 12/8
4-5:30pm & 5:30-7pm Ages: 10-14 Fee: $270
Vocalists, drummers, guitarists, bass guitarists, keyboardists, brass and string players who are new to performing with a rock band and have a minimum of 8 months of private instruction. Classes include auditioning techniques and exercises to improve rhythm and timing. All musicians will experience playing in a Rock band setting. An in-class demonstration for parents and friends will be held at the end of the session. All classes are taught by qualified instructors.
