| The Rock n Blues Summer Camp |
Each
camp session begins on a Monday. Campers are grouped into bands, based
upon skill level, age, the wishes of friends to play together, and the
type of music each person enjoys.The faculty helps the bands choose
the music - usually three to four songs - they wish to perform on
Friday.
The days are
set up for practice, with faculty rotating between the various bands.
Campers needing extra individual time are helped in a separate room by
one of the faculty. By Monday afternoon jams begin, where bands
get up and play what they have been working on. This has become one of
the most popular features of the camp sessions.
Our
faculty are music professionals with years of experience in music who
love music, sharing their experiences (war stories) and skills with
others!
During the week, classes in guitar, drum and amp
maintenance are given by professionals from the Providence area. In
addition, as camp is held at JamStage - a professional band practice
facility - campers often are treated to short performances by notable
local and national bands who are rehearsing there.
The
undisputed highlight of the On-Stage Jams Rock n Blues Camp is the
Friday evening concert. Each concert has been memorable, and the
enthusiasm and excitement from the audience always surprises and
delights the bands, who play an inspired program, often dressed in very
creative ways!
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Session
dates for 2012 are:
Session 1
August 5'th
- 10'th
Session 2
August 13'th - 17'th
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The
On-Stage Jams Rock n Blues Camp accepts players and singers ages 9
through 18 years old, with playing and singing skills on a late beginner
through advanced
levels.
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Registration and Orientation
Registration will begin on Monday morning at 9:30 am followed
by a brief orientation for campers and parents from 10:00am to 10:15 am to
introduce the On-Stage Jams program and staff.
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| Drop-Off/Pick-up
Daily drop-off time is between 9:30 am and 10:00 am at the JamStage Music Complex. Pick-up time is between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm. You will be
asked to sign your child in when you arrive and out when you leave. Please let
us know if a person other than a parent is picking up your child.
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Bag Lunch/Snacks
Each day we will break for lunch at roughly 12:00pm. Please
pack a bag lunch for your child as well as snacks and plenty of drinks. Let us
know if your child has any food allergies.
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| DVD
The DVD music video will be mailed to you
in roughly 2-3 weeks after the conclusion of the camp.
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Why is our camp different?
Some camps focus on the attitude of Rock n Roll. The cloths, the presentation and show. Some camps focus on just the music. They spend all their time making sure every note is perfect. At On-Stage Jams we focus on both. We know music is an attitude but we also know it has to sound right... What a concept!
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| What to Bring
If you are a drummer, keyboardist, or vocalist your
instruments will be provide during the week. If you are an electric guitar, bass or horn player you must
bring your instrument and a strap. We will provide amplifiers and microphones
for use during the week.
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Payment and Refund Policy
The cost for the weekly program is $350 per camper. A $150 non-refundable deposit per
camper is required to reserve your child's spot in the camp and may be paid by
cash, check, Mastercard or Visa.
Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of the program. There
are absolutely no refunds given after the full payment has been made.
On-Stage Jams Rules
- Absolutely
NO smoking, alcohol consumption or drug use on On-Stage Jams/JamStage (OSJ/JS)
premises.
- No
vulgar or obscene language or curse words allowed.
- Vulgar
or obscene words, phrases or symbols are NOT allowed on any articles of
clothing or other articles brought to On-Stage Jams.
- No
firearms or weapons of any kind may be brought onto OSJ/JS premises.
- No
dangerous or unruly behavior.
- OSJ/JS equipment must remain on premises at all times.
- Do not
use other participants' or OSJ/JS staff's equipment or personal property
without prior permission.
- Food
or drink is allowed in designated areas only.
- No
touching or rearranging of OSJ/JS equipment without permission of OSJ/JS staff.
- No
additional equipment may be brought into the studio without the permission
of OSJ/JS staff.
- At the
conclusion of each session, the studio must be returned to its original
condition.
- All
trash must be placed in the proper wastebaskets.
All participants and their guests must abide by these
policies and rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in expulsion
without refund.
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