Rockit gives young musicians an instant opportunity to play rock-n-roll with their peers, bringing them to perform live as a band and experience the dynamics of working together to achieve a common goal. Vocalists, Drummers, Guitarists, Bass Guitarists, Keyboardists, Brass and String players are encouraged to complement their private studies with our live program. After the initial audition (and orientation class) the musicians will be divided into bands and rehearse for the next six weeks. On Sunday, March 4th, a rock concert will be held on-stage at the Count Basie Theatre. All band classes are 90-minutes long and taught by qualified instructors. Space is limited. Come experience and see why Rockit is the premiere rock band showcase for young musicians!

Audition Requirements and Procedure: Ages 8 - 18

• All students must be currently studying with an instructor or a self taught master of music.

• Students must perform a TWO-minute selection that best represents their style and ability. Vocalists may audition with a karaoke CD, musical accompaniment or sing acapella. Singing along with a prerecorded CD with vocals is not permitted. Karaoke is suggested.

• All other musicians may audition with live or CD accompaniment, or solo.

• Students are expected to bring their own guitars, straps, drum sticks, brass and string instruments. All other equipment is provided, including a full pedal board for guitarists.

• All students must attend all rehearsals unless extenuating circumstances should occur and must also perform in the end-of-semester concert.

• SUGGESTIONS: Instruments audition with a cd track or accompaniment. Guitarists need two minutes to get through a verse, chorus and solo. Soloing is not a requirement but helpful in band placement. If vocalists decide to audition acapella, please ask us for a starting note or bring a pitch pipe. Vocalists tend to go out of pitch without this. No medleys please.

If your child meets the requirements and is interested in joining Rockit, please complete the application and return it with a $10 audition fee made payable to: The Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank NJ 07701. You will be notified of your child’s audition time once the application is received.

All students must comply with these guidelines and entrance to the program is based on their audition performance. Participation in past Rockit programs does not guarantee placement. The above-noted requirements are necessary to insure that each child enrolled in the program has a positive learning experience. Each band will be assigned a specific time and day for their 90-minute rehearsal class.

Scheduled program dates are: