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drumFantasy.07
This Summer,
Dave is taking part in a unique event that will allow
drummers of all levels and backgrounds to learn and be
inspired by the best. He will join Steve Smith,
Horacio "el negro" Hernandez, and a fourth drummer
to-be-named at the first "fantasy camp" for drummers.
It's all happening Friday, August 17, through Tuesday,
August 21, 2007, at Seton Hall University in South Orange,
New Jersey (just 15 miles from New York City).
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend clinics,
master classes and
concerts with each of the drumming instructors. New York's
top drumming school, The Collective, will be offering
classes as well, and Dave's soundman and marketing manager
will also be on-hand to help musicians go beyond just the
drums.
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Thinking about going?
Please note
that the "Fantasy Packages," which include small
master classes, are limited in size. All
packages are discounted $50 when you register
before May 28, 2007. Click
here to learn more. |
"What makes this event so inviting is that you don't have to
be a high-level drummer or spend a lot of money to attend
and feel comfortable" says Steven Orkin, director of the
camp. "There are one-day and weekend-long packages, plus an
option to stay Monday and Tuesday for more intimate master
classes."
All registrations include tickets to the nighttime concerts
- which promise to be special. Each instructor is scheduled
to perform, and even the students will get to play if they
stay for the Monday/Tuesday sessions.
How did this
idea come about?
Orkin explains "in working with Dave and Steve the past few
years, I have fielded numerous requests for lessons,
classes, and concerts. These are busy working musicians and
such opportunities can be rare. drumFantasy.07 is an
opportunity for drummers/fans to learn, be entertained, and
hang out with some of the world's finest drummers."
What's
on tap for the camp?
Orkin says that the camp will open with a blow-out concert
on Friday night. The bands haven't been finalized yet, but
each drummer is working on a lineup for the entertainment,
which is to be held at Seton Hall University's
Jubilee Hall.
Saturday and Sunday will feature all-day clinics with the
drumming instructors. Attendees will be assigned to a group,
which will move from class-to-class so that everyone gets to
work with each drummer.
On Sunday night, "fantasy package" attendees will get to jam in front of the
camp at a special "jam night." Monday and Tuesday will
feature small master classes with just 15 students to a room
- garnering REAL face time with the instructors.
Who is coming?
So far, registrants include working drummers, weekend
players, high school and college drummers/percussionists,
drum/percussion teachers, young drummers attending with
their parents, and plenty of "aficionados" who only pick up
the sticks now and again.
Learn more.
Go to
www.drumfantasycamp.com
to view the schedule and pricing.
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