SECOND ANNUAL
Minnesota Youth Rock Festival
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008, 11 A.M.-3 P.M.
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How does the Rock Fest work?
As schools begin to add rock bands to their school and extra curricular schedules, we are running a rock festival modeled after the common format of jazz festivals. Each rock band that is selected will perform 15 minutes worth of music. This will be followed by a 30-minute period where our clinicians will work with the band. Students are also invited to watch other bands perform. Each band will receive a recording of their performance and clinic, and each student will receive a certificate of participation. Outstanding musician and soloist awards will also be chosen after the day’s performances.
Costs and Requirements
The application fee for each band is $30. Every band that enters must be accompanied to the festival by a music teacher or adult that is working with or sponsoring the group. Each bands' members must be currently enrolled in a Minnesota middle or high school. One member must be an active member in their school music program. Band members are responsible for bringing their own instruments except drum set (guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, etc.) Microphones, amps and a drum set will be provided. There will be 30 minutes allotted for performance which includes set-up and take-down time. There will be stage hands to assist in this process. There will be rooms for storage during the day. These rooms will either be locked or watched by festival assistants for safekeeping. Song selections may be originals or covers. A lyric sheet must be provided for the adjudicators prior to performance.
For more information call Eric Songer at 952-556-7459 or e-mail at songere@district112.org.
You can also visit us at http://www.district112.org/cmw/Departments/band/rock%20festival.htm
Winning Band will get the opportunity to appear at the Minnesota State Fair and receive a free recording session at McNally Smith College Of Music.
Scholarships to McPhail, McNally Smith and School Of Rock camps will be awarded to outstanding musicians throughout the day.
Chaska Middle School Music Home
Minnesota Youth Rock Festival
Application Form
Band Name _______________________________________________________
Contact Name _______________________
Address __________________________________________________________
Phone __________________ E-mail __________________________________
Member Names: (put an x next to each member enrolled in school music ensemble/program)
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
______________ Age: ___ School __________________ Instrument __________
Identify a music teacher who has influenced you:
Teacher’s Name: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________ E-mail ___________________________________
On a separate sheet of paper, tell us how this music teacher has made a difference in your life (limit to 100 words):
Submit this form and $30 entry fee (checks made out to Chaska Middle School-West) with three song recordings along with their titles and lyric sheets to: Chaska Rock Festival c/o Eric Songer, Chaska Middle School-West, 140 Engler Blvd. E., Chaska MN 55318. All entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2008.
What you need to do in order to rock with us:
1. Applications are open to any musical group formed outside the traditional school music program ensemble with two or more members.
2. All members must be enrolled in a Minnesota high school or middle school.
3. One member of the group must be active in their school music program.
4. All applicants must submit one recording, either CD or tape, with three selections. Total performance time not to exceed 15 minutes.
5. Original and cover tunes accepted.
6. Lyric sheets for the three songs MUST BE provided.
7. Selections performed at the festival MUST BE the same three selections that were originally approved.
8. Profane language or dress will not be tolerated.
9. One member of your group must identify a music teacher who has influenced his or her music education.
10. Ten to twelve groups will be selected to perform at the festival.
11. The competition will be held at Chaska High School on Saturday, May 24, 2008
12. One band will be chosen the winner of the festival.
Winning band receives: Recording time in a McNally Smith College recording studio and an opportunity to appear at the Minnesota State Fair.
Sponsors include: Eckroth Music, McNally Smith College, MacPhail, Minnesota State Fair, Paul Green School Of Rock & Minnesota Music Educators Association
Below, write a statement of less than 100 words that describes a music teacher that has inspired you: