American Tour 2012
July 1st– August 10th
Details:
Program Length: |
Six Weeks |
Session Dates: |
July 1 – August 10 |
Age Range: |
Campers from 12 – 18 years old |
Tuition ($): |
As low as $2,134/Week |
Overview:
The American Tour is a full six weeks of camp, traveling with TCS staffers from one location to another to experience what different parts of the country have to offer. We ask that if you are interested in this option, please contact us at info@thecollectivesound.com before making travel arrangements, as we would like all traveling campers be on the same flight. We will provide additional details upon request.
Austin, Texas
The Collective Sound is invading Texas! The summer of 2012 will be hosting TCS's first camp in Austin, TX. Austin's slogan promotes that it is "The Live Music Capital of the World," as it is home to over 1900 bands in and around the city. The city is comprised of hundreds of live concert venues and clubs, and bustles with today's newest music each year during its annual South By Southwest Music Festival. It is also home to Austin City Limits, the longest running music show in the history of American television.
Austin is the capital of Texas and is the 3rd fastest growing city in the US due to its diverse mixture of residents, musicians, college students and visitors. Austin has a strong unique culture with not only music but also the arts, theater, entertainment, the famous "Tex-Mex" food and the city's inviting Southern heat.
Orange County, California
The Collective Sound will be moving its Orange County camp this year from Costa Mesa to the city of Orange, CA. Orange is in the heart of the OC, close to Santa Ana and Anaheim. It is only a short 7 miles to Disneyland and approximately a 20 minute drive to Huntington Beach. Orange is home to parks, lakes, a small zoo, and various points of entertainment. There is a large outdoor shopping center, skatepark, bowling alley, arcade, movie theater, and a multitude of restaurants and other shops.
How to Register:
- Please contact us at info@thecollectivesound.com before registering as we would like all traveling campers be on the same flights.
- Register Online - It only takes a minute
Program Details:
The Collective Sound Summer Music Academy is a three, or six-week summer music camp opportunity for young musicians, ages 12-18, to hone their musicianship skills in a creative environment.
With a focus on collaboration, students are divided into bands that work together to write and rehearse original material daily in preparation for recording studio time and live performances. TCS youth music camps also include industry related field trips, workshops, and time for extra-curricular activities like volleyball, swimming, soccer, movies, sports, open mic nights, and games.
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The Tour:
TCS's three-week summer music camps include a unique tour component that allows students to perform their original music in multiple cities within a 2 hour radius of the camp’s location. Some of these performances will be headlined by the students themselves and others will be with well known local bands. The students will have the opportunity to learn the many aspects of touring including traveling as a band, backline setups, sound checks, and self promotion. This week of tour proves to be an invaluable and fun experience for everyone involved and families are welcome to attend.
For 2012, TCS is offering three week programs in the following locations:
- Austin, TX
- Bournemouth, UK
- Barcelona, Spain
- Orange County, CA
**Participants are also welcome to register for a full six weeks of camp, traveling with TCS staffers from one location to another for an additional cost. (We ask that if you are interested in this option, please contact us at info@thecollectivesound.com before making travel arrangements, as we would like all traveling campers be on the same flight. We will provide additional details upon request.)
Week 1
The first week will allow students to work through the creative process by teaching the component parts of how to write an original song.
Week One consists of:
- formation of bands based on student musical interest, instrument, and level of experience
- daily band practice in which two songs are written with the help of a band coach (as needed)
- workshops and electives; (electives in the past have included: do-it-yourself promotion, at-home recording, electronic music, ins-and-outs of the music industry, and composition)
- lessons taught by professional instructors
- special guest lectures
- open mic concerts to allow for practice
Week 1 emphasis: Creative Collaboration, Team Building, Problem Solving, Musicianship, and Songwriting
Week 2
Week two will allow students to work through the component parts of recording a professional demo as each band will track, mix, and master one of their songs with the help of their band coach and a producer in a professional studio. In addition, during this week each band will create a music video treatment and have the opportunity to film and produce their own video alongside an experienced director and producer. Lastly, each band will be partaking in a band photo shoot and will upload their photos and completed songs to a complete band website.
Week Two consists of:
- recording one original song in a professional recording studio
- use of music computer labs and other music technologies
- classes on creating a myspace and other online promotional tools
- taking photos for an electronic press kit (EPK)
- creating a treatment, filming, and editing a music video
Week 2 emphasis: Recording Techniques, Band Promotion, Press Kits, and Music Videos
Week 3
In week three, students take their act on the road!
Week Three consists of:
- going on tour to perform original songs for a live audience
- traveling from city to city on a tour bus or tour van
- students will perform roughly one show a day, sometimes two
- show will generally be held at outdoor venues such as farmers markets, fairs, or at all-ages local music clubs
- past tour stops have included: Boys and Girls Clubs, the Orange County Fair, Warped Tour, Union Square in San Francisco
Week 3 emphasis: Playing in front of an audience
During their time at The Collective Sound, students will participate in a wide number of fun and relevant activities. There is never a dull moment at camp!
