By Sophie Pappas
Being a newbie is no excuse when it comes to learning how to rock it out at the School of Rock’s summer camps.
“Some of our most popular camps are the beginner camps,” stated Elyse Causey, general manager for School of Rock Fishers. “A lot of students who come in at the beginning of the week have never even touched an instrument before, and at the end of the week they’re literally putting on a live performance for their parents and other fans; it’s truly amazing.”
Many of the music camps are called bootcamps, and are five days long, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, all ending in a live performance at the end of the week.
“We like to say that our camps are just like our year-round program, but condensed into just five days,” Causey stated. “Camps are also a great way for kids to get involved in music who may be too busy with sports or other activities throughout the year. We’re also offering a special 10 percent discount for anyone who signs up through our ad (or this article) in Current; the code is CURRENT10 and just needs to be applied at checkout.”
Camps start June 13, and run weekly until July 29. For more information, visit facebook.com/SchoolOfRockCarmel or call 848-7625. To see a list of the Carmel summer camps, visit CurrentinCarmel.com.
Carmel Summer Camps
June 13-17 – Beginner Bootcamp
This signature performance boot camp is perfect for students who are beginners on their instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or vocals) but who still want to participate in a performance group! Students spend 1 week working 9am-3pm each day on a variety of rock songs in a band setting – and perform LIVE at the end of the week!
June 20-24 – Epic Album Camp: “What’s the Story Morning Glory” by Oasis
Intermediate to advanced students will spend one week studying, playing, and perfecting the entire epic album “What’s the Story Morning Glory” by the band Oasis. “The record propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon, and according to various critics, was a significant record in the timeline of British indie music.” The album also appears on many lists of the greatest albums in rock music.
This camp format will challenge students to learn an entire album in its entirety, with a live performance at the end of the week. Sure to be a challenging and fun week for fans of 90’s rock!
July 18-22 – Foo Fighters Intermediate/Advanced Camp
This signature performance boot camp is similar to the beginner camp, but tailored for more advanced students. Students spend 1 week working each day on songs in a band setting – and perform LIVE at the end of the week! This year’s theme is the Best of F! Students will perform songs from the legendary group, one of the world’s best selling bands of all time; this camp is sure to be a favorite with students!
July 25-29 – Beginner Bootcamp
This signature performance boot camp is perfect for students who are beginners on their instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or vocals) but who still want to participate in a performance group! Students spend 1 week working 9am-3pm each day on a variety of rock songs in a band setting – and perform LIVE at the end of the week!
And then the Fishers camps listings:
June 13-17 – Beginner Boot Camp
This signature performance boot camp is perfect for students who are beginners on their instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or vocals) but who still want to participate in a performance group! Students spend 1 week working 9am-3pm each day on a variety of rock songs in a band setting – and perform LIVE at the end of the week!
July 18-22 – Green Day Intermediate/Advanced Camp
This signature performance boot camp is similar to the beginner camp, but tailored for more advanced students. Students spend 1 week working each day on songs in a band setting – and perform LIVE at the end of the week! This year’s theme is the Best of Green Day! Students will perform songs from the legendary group, one of the world’s best selling bands of all time; this camp is sure to be a favorite with students!
July 25 -29 – Beginner Boot Camp
This signature performance boot camp is perfect for students who are beginners on their instrument (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or vocals) but who still want to participate in a performance group! Students spend one week working 9am-3pm each day on a variety of rock songs in a band setting – and perform LIVE at the end of the week!
