Rock Programs at The Basie
ROCKIT AT THE BASIE SPRING AND SUMMER 2013 SESSIONS:
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, June 23 (Spring Session), and Saturday, August 24 (Summer Session) 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!
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, June 23 (Spring Session), and Saturday, August 24 (Summer Session) 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.
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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 a capella. 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 a capella, 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.
Fees:
Audition Fee: $10 Due with application (Made payable to Rockit)
Program Fee: $345.00 (includes $10 registration fee) (Made payable to Count Basie Theatre) Due upon acceptance into the program.
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 Spring program dates are:
Audition:
Saturday, April 6, 10AM-8PM assigned.
Orientation: Saturday, April 27, 3PM (for new students only)
Wednesdays: May 8, 15, 29; June 5, 12, 19 (no rehearsal May 22)
Thursdays:
: May 9, 16, 30; June 6, 13, 20 (no rehearsal May 23)
Fridays: May 10, 17, 31; June 7, 14, 21 (no rehearsal May 24)
Scheduled Summer program dates are:
Audition:
Saturday, June 29, 10AM-8PM assigned.
Orientation: Saturday, July 13, 3PM (for new students only)
Wednesdays: July 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21
Thursdays: July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22
Fridays: July 19, 25; August 2, 9, 16, 23
ROCKIT SUMMER BAND CAMP 2013
MONDAY - THURSDAY 10 - 2PM, FRIDAY 12 - 2PM
INSTRUCTORS: BRUCE GALLIPANI & ROCKIT STAFF
- Join Rockit this summer as we present another educational musical program for young musicians. Learn the dynamics of playing in a band with students who have the same passion for music. Experience first-hand how Rockit has become one of the premiere music programs in Monmouth County.
THE ROCKNROLL CHORUS JR. AT THE BASIE FALL SESSION
NO INSTRUMENTS JUST VOICES!
We are pleased to present this new program for Middle School
students, under the Direction of Joe Cantaffa and modeled after the highly
acclaimed The RockNRoll Chorus for High School students.
(www.rocknrollchorus.com)
With a focus on healthy singing and developmental vocal technique, The
RockNRoll Chorus, JR. will serve as a readiness program for singers of
middle-school ages who wish to pursue music in high school and beyond. Cantaffa
states, “Whether they have their sights set on a professional career or are
just interested in honing their vocal techniques, the life lessons,
professional etiquette, and performance skills learned in this project will
lead them to become better artists, people, students, future parents, citizens
and audience members…and we get to sing really cool and complex music as the
vehicle for it all.”
We are pleased to present this new program for Middle School students, under the Direction of Joe Cantaffa and modeled after the highly acclaimed The RockNRoll Chorus for High School students. (www.rocknrollchorus.com)
With a focus on healthy singing and developmental vocal technique, The RockNRoll Chorus, JR. will serve as a readiness program for singers of middle-school ages who wish to pursue music in high school and beyond. Cantaffa states, “Whether they have their sights set on a professional career or are just interested in honing their vocal techniques, the life lessons, professional etiquette, and performance skills learned in this project will lead them to become better artists, people, students, future parents, citizens and audience members…and we get to sing really cool and complex music as the vehicle for it all.”
Students in Grades 6th, 7th, 8th
Fee: $425 (Acceptance through Audition Only)
Skills Acquired:
• Improved vocal and performance technique
•
Better understanding of basic music theory
• Important general life skills
• Professional etiquette
Overarching:
• An environment of fun, bonding and gratification
Important Dates:
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Audition Dates: COMING SOON!
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Call for Audition Time: 732 224-8778 X 125
• Classes Meet: Thursdays 5-7pm
• September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12
The RocknRoll Chorus JR. will perform on the Basie stage as part of a main stage event on December 13, 2013.
About Joe Cantaffa – Founder/Creative Director and Arranger: The RockNRoll Chorus Joe Cantaffa is an instructor for the Entertainment Technology program in the Fine and Performing Arts Center (F.P.A.C.) at Howell High School in New Jersey. He teaches music production and operates the school’s student-operated record label, Next2Records. Cantaffa is a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Music Educators’ Association and serves as the production manager and coordinating chairman for its All-State Chorus/Orchestra/Jazz programs. He presents in-service workshops and lectures around the country regarding music curriculum, arranging, contemporary a cappella music, and the use of technology in the classroom. Additionally, he has held faculty positions for the Westminster School of the Arts/Rider University teaching tour management. Joe Cantaffa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Rutgers University and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Mason Gross School of the Arts, and is a voting member of The Grammy Awards/RIAA.
