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ROCK MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES!
PRIVATE VOCAL TRAINING WITH VINCENT DANIELE
Ages: 16 & up
Fee: $55 (Per 45 minute coaching session)
Instructor: Vincent Daniele
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 timeAges: 16 & up
SING IT- PLAY IT…
A ROCK VOCAL WORKSHOP SINGERS
AND MUSICIANS
Monday: August 2, 9, 16
7:30pm-9pm (3-sessions)
AGES: 13 & up
FEE: $ 165
Instructor: Vincent Daniele
Learn "powerhouse"
vocal techniques to give them the rock vocal "edge" in this class
that is specifically geared towards mastering the techniques of combining
vocals while playing your instrument. Develop a commanding stage presence,
performance style and vocal range so important for rock singers. Learn to
strengthen your voice and protect it from injuries. Students will perform in
concert on stage of Count Basie Theatre.
Guitar Master Series with Marc Muller
Guitar Improv Made Simple
Monday: July 12, 19, 26
7:30pm- 9pm (3-sessions)
Ages:
14 & up
Fee: $165
Instructor: Marc Muller
Ever wonder how to play all that fancy stuff over jazzy changes? Ever get confused with all the “Greek” used to explain modes? If you know a major scale or two, and maybe a couple of pentatonic scales, this three-week, player-oriented workshop is just what you need to get to the next level. Join guitar pro, Marc Muller as he uncovers the secrets of those “go to” scales that you know and love. You’ll get quick, basic analysis of standards along with a new approach on guitar improv.
PRIVATE Guitar/music theory TRAINING
Ages: 16 & up
Fee: $55 (Per 45 minute coaching session)
Instructor: Marc Muller
Simple, no-nonsense, easy to understand approach to learning how to connect the dots on your fret board. It’s designed to improve your playing abilities quickly while learning the art and soul of improv. Whatever the style, from strumming folk to improvising over difficult jazz changes, this program will help you play and understand your instrument better. Call 732-224-8778 x 125 to book your class time
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 Van Zant, 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. DRUM ATTACK! With Bruce
Gallipani
WEDNESDAY: July 14, 21, 28
5pm-6:30pm
AGES: 8-14
FEE: $165
ROCK THE BASIE…
A ROCK BAND PROGRAM FOR
GROWN-UPS!
Ages: 18-Adult
Fee: $335 (plus $10 registration fee)
Instructors: Marc Muller, Vincent Daniele
Audition: Tuesday, June 1.
Call for audition time: 732-224-8778 x 125
Classes meet on Tuesdays:
6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, and 8/24
Times: 6:30pm-7:45pm,
7:55pm-9:10pm, 9:20pm-10:35pm (Time
slot based on auditions)
Concert Date: Friday, August
27, 8pm at the Count Basie Theatre
Are you a weekend guitar warrior? Then grab your axe of choice and join this 10-week course offered to adults of all ages in all instruments and skill levels. These master classes, by veteran pro/musicians (see bios) will run like professional tour rehearsals focusing on arrangements, performance and stage presentation finishing with a final full-length concert on the Count Basie Theatre stage. All instruments are welcome, whether you’re a guitarist currently taking private lessons 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, including classic rock, blues, country and jazz. 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.
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 Van Zant, 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”
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ROCKIT... A
ROCK BAND PROGRAM
(ACCEPTANCE AND PLACEMENT THROUGH AUDITION)
Thursdays,
Fridays, Saturdays
Ages: 8-16 Fees: Audition - $10 (due with application)
Program Fee: $335 (plus $10
registration fee)
Instructor: Bruce Gallipani
& Rockit Staff
(ACCEPTANCE AND PLACEMENT THROUGH AUDITION)
Thursdays,
Fridays, Saturdays
Ages: 8-16 Fees: Audition - $10 (due with application)
Program Fee: $335 (plus $10
registration fee)
Instructor: Bruce Gallipani
& Rockit Staff
Thursdays,
Fridays, Saturdays
Ages: 8-16 Fees: Audition - $10 (due with application)
Program Fee: $335 (plus $10
registration fee)
Instructor: Bruce Gallipani & Rockit Staff
Important Dates!
Audition: Sunday, June 13
(10am-6pm assigned times)
Orientation: Saturday, July 10, 12:00 pm (for all accepted students)
Rehearsals:
Thursday session: July 15, 22,
29, Aug 5, 19, 26
Friday session: July 16, 23,
30, Aug 6, 20, 27
Saturday session: July 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 21, 25
Concert:
Saturday, Aug
28, 7pm, Count Basie Theatre stage
Audition and Program
Requirements:
For full details please
visit:
http://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 bands 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 joining 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 Bruce Gallipani, bruce@rockitforkids.org, 732-673-2589, or the Count Basie Theatre 732-224-8778 x 125.NEW! SUMMER WEEK-LONG CAMPS
ROCKIT CAMP WEEK
AGES: 8-14
FEE: $280
July 5-9, July 12-16, July
19-23, July 26-30 (Monday through Friday of Each Week)
·
9:30am-12:30pm
Monday-Thursday and 9:30-11:30am on Friday
OR
·
12:30-3:30pm
Monday-Thursday and 12:30-2:30pm on Friday
Join the Rockit staff for a
week-long immersion into the world of Rock ‘n Roll!
Course will cover a wide variety of topics including: Rock history and its evolution, auditioning techniques, improvisation techniques, guitar licks, proper equipment tuning and set up. Learn what goes into forming and playing in a Rock Band. Plus - special surprise guests from the world of Rock n’ Roll!
Bruce Gallipani played his first gig when entering the first grade. After years of professional touring and recording, Gallipani now directs the area's premiere Rock n’ Roll band program at the Count Basie Theatre, Rockit For Kids. Recognizing that mentorship is one of the key elements to working with young musicians, Gallipani's private drum instruction is one of Rockit For Kids best kept secrets in propelling energy through Rockit For Kids concerts.