WHAT AND WHY?
Ladies Rock Camp is a weekend-long music camp for adult women, featuring instrument instruction, workshops, and a Showcase Concert. Ladies Rock Camp will help support Girls Rock! Rhode Island’s Girls Rock Camp next summer. Registration information under "How to Register!" below! If you want to print out this information, click here.
WHEN?
March 5th - 7th, 2010
Schedule:
Friday 9am - 6pm Evening practice (optional, 6-9pm)
Saturday 10am - 6pm Evening practice (optional, 6-9pm)
Sunday 10am - 3pm Showcase concert, 5pm
WHERE?
JamStage music complex and practice space is located at 25 Esten Ave. in Pawtucket, RI, less than 5 miles from downtown Providence off of I-95. Their facility was created specifically for musicians. Each room is soundproofed, and includes professional musical equipment, as well as the ability to record practices. JamStage also has… you guessed it! A stage! With great lights and a professional sound system. We think you will enjoy your rock experience there quite a bit! For more info visitwww.jamstage.net.
WHO?
Any woman age 18+ can sign up for Ladies Rock Camp. NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. You don't even have to bring your own instrument, but feel free to do so if you like (and let us know if you do!). Girls Rock! Rhode Island welcomes campers who identify as female, trans, and gender non-conforming.
HOW MUCH?
Tuition for the weekend is on a sliding scale of $250 - $500, but you if you sign-up by December 31st, 2009, you can get the Early Registration price of $200! FULL TUITION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. Pay what you can and please keep in mind that your contribution to Ladies Rock Camp will help Girls Rock! Rhode Island’s inaugural Girls Rock Camp a reality next year! Can you afford to pay more? If you can contribute more than the basic tuition amount, Girls Rock! Rhode Island will enthusiastically accept your generous donation. Whether you can give $5 more or $5,000 more, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated! Any contribution amount above $500 is tax deductible. Please contact register@girlsrockri.org for more information.
WHAT HAPPENS AT LADIES ROCK CAMP?
Instrument Instruction
Participants choose one instrument to focus on for the weekend. The choices are drums, bass, guitar, or vocals. The instruction is led by experienced and enthusiastic women musicians, and happens in small groups or one-on-one lessons. All levels of experience are welcome, from “never played music before” to “piano when I was a kid” to “I play guitar in my band but I’ve always wanted to play drums”.
Workshops
Throughout the weekend, workshops are held on a variety of topics, from Screenprinting/Making Band Art to Songwriting (it’s not as hard as you might think!). Other possible topics: How to Book a Show; History of Women Who Rock; Self-Defense; and Self-Esteem Building. Feel free to express your workshop preferences or suggest a topic on the registration form. If we can pull it off, we’ll offer it.
Band Practice
On the first day, everyone forms bands in a way that is fun, not scary. The bands have band practice every day. During band practice, band members work together to write a song, and practice playing as an ensemble. Band coaches are available to help bands with the writing process, facilitate the rehearsals, and answer questions as necessary (“How do I tune this thing?”, “We have two parts, how do we fit them together?”, etc.). On Sunday night, everyone performs their songs at the big Ladies Rock Camp all-ages Showcase Concert, which will be held at the JamStage Theater.
Fun Activities
At Rock Camp, we know how to have a good time. The camp day is interspersed with fun stuff, from warm-up games to making buttons with your band name.
CAPACITY AND ADMISSIONS POLICY
Space at this session limited to 30 participants. Ladies Rock Camp registration is first-come, first-served this year, but if you don’t make the first 30, we will keep a waiting list of 15 participants, and you will be notified immediately is someone drops out. If you wanted to register this session, but didn’t make the cut-off, you will be at the top of the list for next session’s Ladies Rock Camp!
ACCEPTANCE CONFIRMATION
We will confirm your acceptance via email or telephone as soon as we receive your registration form and payment. If enrollment fills up before your application reaches us, we will notify you and return your payment. When enrollment is full we will make an announcement on our website.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel after sending in your registration, please notify the office right away. If you would like a refund, you must cancel IN WRITING. If you cancel before February 24th we will refund 50% of your payment. If you cancel after February 24th we cannot refund your payment.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP EACH DAY
• Snacks and water. We highly recommend you stay hydrated while you rock out! We will provide breakfast and lunch, but if you feel you’ll need extra fuel, feel free to bring it!
• Earplugs
• If you have your own guitar or bass, feel free to bring it. If you don’t have one, or prefer not to bring yours, we will provide you with the instruments you need.
• Your awesome self!!
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR OUT-OF-TOWNERS
Girls Rock! Rhode Island is a day program and we do NOT provide lodging. There are a number of hotels nearby. Also, some local participants are happy to host out-of-towners. Please indicate your preference on the registration form and we will do our best to accommodate you.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Girls Rock! Rhode Island does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, or gender identity/expression in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and other camp related policies and programs, as well as volunteer and employment-related policies and activities.
Get in touch with GRR!
>>WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
General inquiries: info@girlsrockri.org
Volunteering: volunteer@girlsrockri.org
Donations: donate@girlsrockri.org
Press/PR-inquiries: pr@girlsrockri.org
Mailing Address:
Girls Rock! Rhode Island
P.O. Box 3475
Providence, RI 02909
