crossrock brochure
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crossrock brochure
CHRISTIAN ROCK MUSIC PROGRAMS www.crossrockmusic.com What is Cross Rock? Cross Rock is a Christian rock music program that provides weekend, holiday and summer camp experiences for young musicians’ ages 9 to 18. Cross Rock offers students the opportunity to study guitar, drums, bass, keyboards and voice with the best teachers available in a fun creative safe Christian environment. Cross Rock also offers classes in live performance, songwriting, recording, live sound and praise team. Whether you are beginning or a more advanced player, Cross Rock can assist you in expanding your skills as a musician, live performer and a contemporary worship team leader. Philosophy and Purpose Music influences all our lives. It affects us in ways we may never realize. It is the sole purpose of Cross Rock to provide students with a learning experience that teaches current popular musical styles with a positive message based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Cross Rock wants to bring out the creativity and freedom of expression in each student as they learn their instrument, develop new friendships and learn principles that will impact their music and their lives. Now there is an alternative at Cross Rock. Cross Rock Weekend “Rock In” Program The Cross Rock “Weekend Rock In” is a 2 week mini camp that offers young musicians of all levels the opportunity to jam, praise and enjoy a weekend of fellowship with each other. Students check in on Saturday morning and will attend jam lab, praise team, live stage and other classes that will improve their instrument and performance skills. Students will work on songs from Switchfoot, Thousand Foot Crunch, Skillet, Hillsong, Third Day, Mercy Me, Pillar and many other Christian rock bands and artists. The program culminates with a live Sunday afternoon concert performance in front of family and friends EXAMPLE SCHEDULE 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Check In 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Jam Lab 10:00:am – 11:00pm - Live Stage 11:00 am 12:pm -Praise Team 12:00 pm - 12:50 - Lunch/Devotion 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Jam Lab 2:00 pm - 3:00pm - Live Stage 3:00 - 4:00 - Praise Team CONCERT SUNDAY WEEK 2 at 3pm Live Stage – Students perform each week on stage and will be coached on tone, delivery, stage presence, wardrobe and engaging an audience. These sessions will focus on performing a chosen track in preparation for the final concert. Praise Team - Students will learn the repertoire and skills needed to be an effective praise team member or leader. Class will focus on acoustic and electric arrangements for single, duo and group ensemble. Jam Lab - Jam Lab is a students own personal practice space where they can; watch instructional videos, write songs, record, jam to background tracks, slow down mp3s and much more. Jam Lab is where students practice in preparation for Live Stage and Praise Team. For more on Jam Lab see the Jam Lab Brochure. Cross Rock Music Camps Cross Rock offers a more intense music and praise experience through special camps scheduled during school breaks, holidays and the summer months. Campers will attend a variety of songwriting, recording, performance and group instrument classes including special workshops by well known Christian artists! Songwriting/Recording What makes a great song? Campers will learn the basics of writing, composing and recording a piece of music. Campers will collaborate on writing the melody, chord progression and lyrics to a Christian rock song. Instrument Proficiency Class/Curriculum Each day Campers will learn the techniques necessary to play and excel at their instrument. Campers will apply their knowledge in class to the songs they are rehearsing and will be performing at the final concert. Concerts and Special Events During the camp session Christian rock bands will perform and minister to Cross Rock students on the Cross Rock stage. These sessions are small, intimate and can only be attended by Cross Rock students. Band Rehearsals - Campers will be placed in bands according to age and level of ability. Each band will choose a Christian based cover song to arrange, rehearse and make their own. Cross Rock Music Camps Live Stage - Bands will rehearse on the main stage using a professional backline of gear. An audio engineer will be operating the console as campers get to experience playing live in front of a live audience. Stage presence will also be a focus of this class. Campers will learn how to engage an audience and deliver a performance that will be enjoyed visually and musically. Praise Team - Students will learn the repertoire and skills needed to be an effective praise team member or leader. Class will focus on acoustic and electric arrangements for solo, duo and group ensemble. EXAMPLE SCHEDULE 9:00 am - 9:50 am Instrument Proficiency Class 9:50am - 10:40 am Band Rehearsal /Jam Lab 10:40 am - 11:30 am Praise Team/Live Stage 11:30 am - 12:20 pm Recording/Songwriting 12:20 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch/Devotion 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Instrument Proficiency Class 2 1:50 pm - 2:40 pm Band Rehearsal 2/Jam Lab 2 2:40 pm - 3:30 pm Praise Team/Live Stage 2 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm Recording/Songwriting 2 Campers will perform a live concert on Fridays at 6pm for family and friends! Weekend Rock In Tuition and Fees Program Cost $175 – includes 2 full Saturdays of classes, labs and Sunday concert performance. Refunds - Tuition is non refundable. Cross Rock hires staff and budgets on the basis of student enrollment. A one time transfer of funds to any upcoming Cross Rock session is permitted. Concert - Tickets are $7 for non program participants. Other Important Information Lunch - Students are asked to bring a bag lunch each Saturday. Safety - Students are not allowed outside the program facility during the Cross Rock Program. Required Forms - Each student will be required to turn in their Health History Form, Waiver and Emergency contact information at check in Saturday morning. Forms are located in the Cross Rock Confirmation Packet that is emailed to each student upon registration. No Tolerance Policy—Cross Rock is a Christian camp. Bad behavior, drugs, alcohol, weapons, vandalism, theft will not be tolerated. Students will be dismissed from the program. No refunds will be issued. Late Pick Up - Please pick up your camper promptly at 4:00pm each Saturday. Late pick up is available (until 5pm for a $15 charge) Gear/What to Bring If you play guitar or bass you must bring your own instrument and amplifier. Rentals are available. Drums, Keyboards and Microphones and monitors are provided. Entrance Requirements - To get the most out of the program we suggest that students have at least 6 months of experience on their instrument. An audition may be required. How to Enroll Cross Rock Program Dates - Coming soon - call 678 641 7117 for more information Cross Rock Day Camp Tuition and Fees Program Cost $525 – includes all classes, labs, workshops and concert performance. Refunds - Tuition is non refundable. Cross Rock hires staff and budgets on the basis of student enrollment. A one time transfer of funds to any upcoming Cross Rock session is permitted. Concert - Tickets are $7 in advance for non program participants Other Important Information Lunch - Students are asked to bring a bag lunch each Saturday. Safety - Students are not allowed outside the program facility during the Cross Rock Program. Required Forms - Each student will be required to turn in their Health History Form, Waiver and Emergency contact information at check in Monday morning. Forms will be emailed upon registration. No Tolerance Policy—Cross Rock is a Christian camp. Bad behavior, drugs, alcohol, weapons, vandalism, theft will not be tolerated. Students violating this policy will be dismissed with no refund. Late Pick Up - Please pick up your camper promptly at 4:30pm each Saturday. Late pick up is available (until 5:30 pm for a charge of $20 for the week) Gear/What to Bring If you play guitar or bass you must bring your own instrument and amplifier. Rentals are available. Drums, Keyboards and Microphones and monitors are provided. Entrance Requirements - To get the most out of the program we suggest that students have at least 6 months of experience on their instrument. An audition may be required. How to Enroll Cross Rock Program Dates - Coming soon - call 678 641 7117 for more information Cross Rock was founded in 2003 dba Joyful Noise Christian Rock Camp. The program was created by Jazz Guitarist Steve Freeman who at the time was an instructor at Greater Atlanta Christian School. Freeman is also the founder of Atlanta Institute of Music an accredited school for guitar, bass, drums keyboards and voice. Cross Rock hires only the best musicians and qualified music instructors in the business. Instructors must be trained in teaching private, ensemble and group instruction. All Cross Rock staff have a passion for the program and realize that they are not just teachers but mentors and examples of the Christian faith. All staff at Cross Rock go through an extensive background check and have worked as professional musicians, and teachers for many years. The Cross Rock Facility The Music Foundry is a full service arts facility. The 250 seat theater is the home of Eddie Owens Presents where many upcoming singer songwriters have launched their careers. The music facility downstairs is comprised of classrooms, jam lab, rehearsal rooms, kitchen, green room and dressing rooms. The facility is located in Old Town Duluth at 3116 Main Street, Duluth GA 30096 www.redclaymusicfoundry.com If you would like to have the Cross Rock programs at your facility please call the number below. For more information about Cross Rock visit www.crossrockmusic.com or Call (678) 641 -7117