Squaw Valley Institute's 2018 Summer Band Camp

The Squaw Valley Institute is proud to announce our inaugural Summer Band Camp  sessions. Our mission at SVI is our dedication to connecting the community through inspirational programming celebrating the arts, education, wellness, and adventure. Our vision is to enrich our local mountain culture, effecting innovative and authentic change for a stronger future. In short, we feel kids need a stronger connection to music and a platform to grow as both performers and group leaders working together as a team.

This summer we will offer two 5-week coaching sessions.  Both sessions feature coaching two days per week.  Students will have the option to miss 2 days per session to allow for our busy summer schedules while still accomplishing the goals of the curriculum.

Phase 1- Music coaches work with 15-20 kids over each session. Each Coach will give personal instruction to 3-4 kids per instrument.  This will shape them and prepare them for group performances in break out sessions.

Phase 2-  Selections of four sets of up to five musicians will be paired with one coaching mentor. We will group equal experience level musicians who are musically likeminded from a stylistic standpoint.

Phase 3- Students deep dive into the core curriculum to learn more about the following:

• Live performances

• PA set up and basic knowledge of live sound and engineering

• Stage performance and presence/delivery

• How to be in a band/group dynamics

• Songwriting 101

• Instrument tuning and maintenance/stringing instruments

• Song selection and presentation

• Breath / VOCAL technique / exercises

• Recording techniques

Phase 4 - Compose/co-write an original song.  Professionally record and mix music as a group with an option that it can be added if agreed upon as a group.

Phase 5 - Graduation Day performance in late August.  Date and location TBD

10 sessions per semester - 4:30pm-7:30pm

SESSION 1 $499

June 19th & 21st

June 26th & 28th

July 3rd & 5th

July 10th & 12th

July 17th & 19th

SESSION 2 $499

July 24th & 26th

July 31st & Aug. 2nd

Aug. 7th & 9th

Aug. 14th & 16th

Aug. 21st & 23rd

Payment plans available (see tickets page)

Ages: 8-17

Skill Level : All musicians registering for SVI "School of Rock" must have a good foundation and general knowledge of their instrument to participate in the program. This course is not designed for beginners.

Location: Squaw Valley Institute Office 1810 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley Ca 96146

GRADUATION date and location TBD

CORE COACHING TEAM

Matt Reardon - Vocals and Rhythm Guitar - Performance Coach and SVI Music Director

Stan Charles - Multi-Instrumentalist Pro Musician - Creekside Charter Music Director

GUEST COACHES / MENTORS

Jenny Charles - Vocals / Strings - Professional touring artist - Dead Winter Carpenters

Matthew Young Drummer  ( Billy Idol / Black Sunshine )

Brad Perry Vocal coach / Keyboards / Guitars-  ( Opera Singer )

Sam Revenna - National touring / recording artist - Bass and overall Performance Coach

Chris Cloyd - Seattle Recording Session Artist and Performance Coach