Bach2Rock fans cheer during Battle of the Bands.Beginning in June, Bach2Rock music school in Bristow will hold week-long music camps, in which campers can join bands, record music and perform like rock stars.
To encourage parents and children to get a feel for their programs, they are holding an open house, Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Back2Rock, Bristow. The school is located at 9070 Devlin Road, Suite 100, in the Bristow Commons Shopping Center.
Back2Rock believes students become more invested in music lessons when they don’t have to wait too long to play their favorite rock songs and perform in live in shows.
Use “BRISTOWBEAT” as a promo code to receive 50 percent off one week in June.
At Back2Rock, campers go from first picking up an instrument to performing live with a band within the span of one week. This summer, B2R offers a variety of camps for beginners, intermediates and experienced musicians, singers and recording artists.
Rock Band (Ages 7+) allows students to form a rock bands with peers, playing different instruments, while learning to play songs they love. Students will practice together, record songs and perform them live for their parents and peers. Experienced musicians will be encouraged to develop original material.
B2R Glee Club (Ages 7+) has students join a choral ensemble. Together, they will practice vocal exercises and prepare a vocal arrangements in conjunction with modern choreography. Glee Club emphasizes listening and intonation skills. The session culminates with a public performance and recording session.
Student band Octopus Army performs at a Bach2Rock summer camp.Record a Studio Demo (Ages 7+) covers all other aspects of having a successful rock band. Campers create press kits, pose for photos, cut a demo and work with sound engineers to perfect their sound.
Recording Arts: Pro Tools & Productions (Ages 10+) gives students hands-on experience recording musicians in a studio, learning the tricks of the trade while working on Pro Tools and Digidesign. Participants can record their own music as well as B2R live bands.
Rock City World Tour (Ages 4-7) immerses children in a diverse musical experience while incorporating imagination, hands-on activities, movement and story telling. Classes focus on fundamental music concepts. Children will get activities to help them continue learning at home.
Campers can take a morning (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or afternoon session (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), or both. Full-day campers have the choice of choosing two different camps within their age range or playing in two rock bands.
Learn more about camps here.
Although this is the Bristow Bach2Rock’s first summer session, Site Director Samir Moussa previously worked at the B2R’s summer camp in Bethesda, Maryland, where he witnessed campers progressing quickly.
“It’s a quick avenue to experience in all aspects of musicianship,” he said. “Quickly, you’ll be playing in a band.”
B2R's Unicorn Universe prepares for their live performance.Moussa said it’s not an easy task to take a new musician to the point where they putting on a live concert, but it’s one they do all the time at Bach2Rock because the students really appreciate it.
He has witnessed his students progress tremendously in a week, gaining instrumental skills and confidence that comes from performing live. Campers are also introduced to various aspects of the music business.
“In a week, they are rock stars with the shirts, the CDs and the concerts, and we are going to be video-taping them as well,” Moussa said.
B2R musicians enjoy performing their favorite songs as Bach2Rock can access a 400 plus popular songs in its music library.
Although great for beginners, the camp is also appropriate for more advanced musicians who can benefit from mentorship and guidance from professional music teachers.
And, while the camps are organized in week-long sessions, many choose to reenroll for a second or third week over the summer, or go on to take individual or group lesson throughout the year.
Bach2Rock also offers discounts for siblings who enroll during the same week
These 4 Guys demonstrate how far a dedicated B2R Rock Band can go.As the camps progress, Bach2Rock Bristow hopes to also offer theme sessions such as string ensemble and carnival theme.
Readers can visit BristowB2Rmusic.com to learn more about their Bach2Rock summer camps, individual and group lessons for children and adults, day camps and parties.
Bach2Rock is offering a special discount for Bristow Beat readers. Interested parents should call 703-373-7260 for more information. They can mention “Bristow Beat” to receive 50 percent off a week of camp in June, or enter "BRISTOWBEAT" as a promo code when registering for enrollment.
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