What a Camper Needs to Know

Chicago Joe’s Rock ‘n Blues Camp accepts players and singers in middle and high school, with playing and singing skills on a late beginner/intermediate (quick learner) through advanced levels.  Remember, this is not a camp for those new to their instrument.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

• Guitar players should know their basic open chords and bar chords and know a little bit about scales and the notes on their fret boards. A knowledge of key relationships is also helpful.
• Bass players should be able to play simple bass patterns in a steady fashion, and know a little about chord relationships.
• Drummers should be able to keep a steady beat for a minimum of three minutes, and know the basic rock and blues patterns.
• Keyboard players should know the basic chords in most keys, and have some knowledge of the relationship between keys.
• Horn players should be able to play all 12 major scales.  They will need to have their own instruments, and in good working condition.
• Singers should be able to match pitch. Nerves of steel are helpful.

All campers should bring an eagerness to learn, a willingness to be creative, and a determination to do his or her best.

Rates and Dates

Session dates for 2013 are:

Session 1 June 10 - 14
Session 2 - Overflow as needed June 17 - 21
Session 3 June 24 - 28
Session 4 July 8 - 12

The registration fee for each session is $475, or $800 for two, with each session after that costing $350. Includes five full days of supervised practice and performance, 9:30am to 4:00pm, t-shirt, bumper sticker. Photos, CDs, and DVDs of the Friday night concert will be available for purchase.

Each session will include up to six bands.  Therefore we will accept six drummers, bass players, keyboard players and singers, plus 12 to 16 guitar players per session.  (Some bands may have as many as three guitars.)  Depending upon the make-up of each band, the number of brass players - sax, trombone, trumpet - will vary.

 

Available Slots

Before registering, please check the information in the window below to find out if there is an open slot for your instrument for the session of your choice.

Registration Form

The registration process is in two parts: filling out the form and payment. The completed form will take you to PayPal where you may pay by credit card.  Should you wish to pay by check, you may send it to Chicago Joe's Rock 'n Blues Camp, LLC, c/o Micki Gonzalez, 3087 Belingham Drive NE, Atlanta GA 30345.  

You must submit your registration form via this website in order for us to process your check.

Registration will be complete immediately after PayPal payment. Registration payment via check will be complete upon clearing.

Both parts of registration must be completed at the same time.  If you do not complete the selection of check or credit card for payment, and in the case of credit card payment complete that transaction, your completed form will be discarded and you must fill it in again.

If you wish to register more than one student, you will have the opportunity to return to this form and fill it out again.

Paying for Multiple Sessions

If you would like to register a camper for two sessions, be sure to select both sessions within the registration form to receive the discount of $800 for two sessions.  (Discount is for a single camper to attend two sessions.)

Click here for help with the registration process.

 

First Name of Camper: *
Last Name of Camper: *
Camper’s Age: *
Select up to 2 sessions you would like to register for this camper. Hold down CTRL to select more than 1 session.: *	Choose a Session Session 1 (June 10-14) Session 3 (June 24-28) Session 4 (July 8-12)
Camper’s primary instrument (voice is an instrument.): *	Choose a Primary Instrument guitar bass drums keyboard sax trombone trumpet voice other
If Other, what is it?:
Years Instrument played: *
Do you meet the Guidelines for your instrument? (see top of registration page.):*	Select a response Yes No
Secondary instrument:	Choose a Secondary Instrument guitar bass drums keyboard sax trombone trumpet voice other
If Other, what is it?:
How long played (yrs):
Camper's Home Address: Street: * Apt. #: City: * State: * ZIP: *
Camper's email address:
Camper's Home Phone: *
Camper's Cell Phone:
Camper's School:*
Camper’s T-shirt size: *	Select a shirt size Youth Large Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large
Please select correct size.
Dad's Name: *
Dad's Daytime/Cell Phone: *
Dad's Email: *
Mom's Name:*
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Mom's Email:*
Primary Email Contact:*	Select a primary contact? Dad Mom
Emergency Contact (during camp hours) Name: * Phone: *
How did you find out about us?
Teacher’s name and phone:
Are you in a band? Are you in a band? Yes No   If yes, name of band:
Your answers to the following questions will help us place you in the right band for you. Please refer to the guidelines for your instrument which are listed at the beginning of the registration information.
Do you read music:	Do you read music? Yes No
Describe what kinds of music you like:
What are you interested in working on at camp?
Name songs you can play (or sing) from beginning to end:
Policies on refunds and changes of session REFUND POLICY Chicago Joe's Rock 'n Blues Camp [CJRBC] is, above all, a place where students who love to play their instruments can learn to work together to form bands and perform the music they love. Ours is a band-centered camp, with individuals in each band contributing a unique set of skills, and whose absence would affect all other members of the band. It is this fact that drives our refund policy. If a registration is cancelled before April 30, we will issue a full refund. Cancellations between May 1 and May 15 will result in a 50% refund. After May 15 no refunds will be given unless for a significant medical condition or death in the family. Cancelling players are, however, free to find an appropriate replacement player to take the spot and work out the fee between them. CHANGING SESSIONS There have been times when a camper has needed, or wished, to change sessions in order to conform to family plans, or to attend camp with friends. CJRBC is glad to accommodate these changes when possible, however we cannot guarantee that a space will be available in the desired session. Wishing to change a session close to camp time can result in a band losing a necessary player, which makes any change especially difficult and in many cases, not feasible.
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