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Chappaqua Rocks is the Camp for the Aspiring Rock Star! The motivating force at Chappaqua Rocks is excitement! Regardless of level, students will be encouraged to explore the music they truly love. Kids and teens are placed into bands with others of similar age, taste and playing ability, and immediately begin making music. Beginners will find themselves performing complete arrangements of their favorite songs by the end of a single session. Advanced players will fine tune their skills - learning the subtleties of instrumental and vocal technique. Anything that stands in the way of a moving performance will be addressed and remedied. Students learn to communicate the love and excitement they feel to their audience! Chappaqqua Rocks Day Camp takes place at the Westchester Conservatory of Music in White Plains, Weekly Sessions all Summer, Monday-Friday 10-4. Ages 8-18.
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- Select a Major
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The Major provides each student with a course of study in the instrument he or she loves. Students take two lessons each day and play their major instrument in the ensembles. The material covered in the Major is based on the instructor's assessment of the student. Class time is spent working on the songs the students are featuring in their ensembles and technique to improve overall playing ability.
- Try a Workshop
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Workshops are a great way for campers to try something new. Topics include keyboards, voice, rhythm, music history, songwriting, production and promotion. Workshops run daily and change over the course of the week.
- Play in a Band
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The bands are what it's all about! Students are placed into real bands of 3-6 members according to age and ability. They are directed by a faculty band leader daily. Each band is a close-knit team, in which every member plays an important role. Students have unique opportunities to shine both as individuals and ensemble members. Students choose and may even write the songs they rehearse while the faculty band leader helps them develop the parts they will play.
- Work on a Live Recording
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Each camper will participate in an exciting end of session performance that is recorded. Campers will impress their friends and family with the professional CD of their band.
- Perform in a Rock Concert
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Blow away your friends and family during the end of session Rock Concert!
- Daily Schedule
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Program hours run Monday to Friday from 10 to 4. A typical day at Chappaqua Rocks consists of two major classes, two ensemble rehearsals and two workshops. A sample schedule would be:
10:00 - 10:45 Ensemble 10:45 - 11:30 Guitar Major 11:30 - 12:15 Workshop 12:15 - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 2:10 Guitar Major 2:10 - 3:05 Ensemble 3:05 - 4:00 Workshop - Upcoming Weekly Sessions
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Summer '10 Session Dates
Session 1 June 28 - July 2
Session 2 July 5 - July 9
Session 3 July 12 - July 16
Session 4 July 19 - July 23
Session 5 July 26 - July 30
Session 6 August 2 - August 6
Session 7 August 9 - August 13
Session 8 August 16 - August 20
