Ages 8 and up
RoCkStar Band Camp
(July 15 - 19 and 22 - 26)
Get ready to hit the stage
About
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your summer? Join us at the Ottawa Conservatory for a two-week summer camp focused on building bands and rock music! Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process creating your own band, writing original music, and performing live on stage. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to rock out with fellow musicians and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Get ready to rock this summer in our 2 week camp focused around developing your skills, learning songs, and playing in a band.
Camp Guides
Emma O'Gorman
Vocal | Guitar | Piano
Grace McKay
Vocal
Des Claydon
Vocal | Bass | Dance
Schedule
Week 1:
9 am - 10:00 am - Listen to music/movement and exercise
10 am - 11:15 am - Group lesson
11:15-12:00 pm - Songwriting/Workshop: use real song formats to break down: song arrangements, chord progressions that evoke certain moods/tones, lyric analysis and perspective. What makes a song a “hit”?
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12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch Break
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12:45-2:30 - Camp members are divided into bands/groups/artists. Establish which songs band plans to learn for the first week. Brainstorm band names/genres/moods/band “mission statement”
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2:30-3:30 - Band rehearsal!
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3:30-4:00 - Free Karaoke until pickup!
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