Contemporary Music

 

Attention all Guitar Players, Singers, Drummers, Keyboards and Bass Players!!

This will be new for La Honda Music Camp this year! If you play rock, R&B, funk or any other kind of current music, this will be for you! We will form smaller groups to play music and have fun!

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Performance bands:

 

• Literature from a variety of stylistic periods for contemporary commercial groups will be rehearsed and performed. Students will gain experience in ensemble playing as well as improvisation.

• Open to all who want to learn how to play or sing in a band. Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Horns and Singers!

• Auditions during check-in on Saturday

• Performance opportunities.

• Interested campers will be exposed to and gain experience in musical expression. Students with little or no experience are also encouraged to register for this course.

• Performances throughout the week

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Recording:

 

• Learn the basics of recording music using your computer

• Mic techniques, audio mixing secrets, using samples.

 

Song Writing:

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• Learn the basics of writing a pop song. Lyrics, song structure and composition.

• Open to students with a knowledge of chords and basic composing

 

Pop Music History:

 

• In this class we will learn about the evolution of rock and contemporary music. From the early start of rock & roll to the current trends in Hip Hop.

• Open to all who want to learn about the history of important musicians and events as well as the evolution of pop music.