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Summer Academy - Music

Head Phones
Week 1: June 30–July 3
Classes will not meet on Friday, July 4, due to the holiday.
Music
   

History of Rock: 9 am–Noon
This hands-on activity based class is designed for students interested in the rock ‘n’ roll movement. See how the rock scene evolved from the sounds of the 1950’s, the hot rod 60’s, the psychedelic 70’s, girl-band and big hair 80’s to the punk, grunge, and alternative rock of the 90’s and today.

Multi-Instrumental Improvisation:
9 am–Noon

This class is designed for musicians who are interested in collaborative musicianship and improvisation. They will experience a variety of styles and learn to play in different combinations of instruments while learning to listen to and respond to what the other musicians are playing. Students need to supply their own instruments. This class is recommended for students with a NYSSMA level of 3 or higher, or at least three years of instrumental instruction.

 

Song Architecture & Construction: 1–4 pm
If you've ever wanted to learn to play, sing,
or write your own songs, then this is the class for you. Bring recordings of songs you enjoy, and we'll study how they are put together and use what we learn to create our own music using scales, chord progressions and rhythmic patterns.

NewPop Singer Boot Camp:
1–4 pm

Beyonce. Timberlake. Aguilera. You. Students
will learn the techniques of healthy pop singing, emphasizing vocal protection and maximum production. With an emphasis on “selling the song” and pop icon analysis, the workshop culminates in a private juried performance.
Be your own Idol!

 

 

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