Have these thoughts ever run through your mind?
— I want to be the lead singer of a band!
— I need help with my college audition!
— Choir class is not enough ... I need more!
— I'm sick of getting drowned out by guitarists!
— I want to feel more comfortable when I sing in front of a crowd!
— I am an instrumentalist but I want to learn how to sing!
— I don't want to be in the spotlight, but I still want to perform!
Own the Mic, back for its third year, could be for you. This vocal camp at Novato High School's , run July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10.
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The camp inspires young singers to challenge themselves and increase their musicianship through vocal and music education classes. Singers will learn about vocal technique, basic theory, ear training, improvisational ideas, microphone technique, communicating with the band, intros and outros, finding the right keys to songs and so much more.
Singers will participate in a master gospel choir, jazz choir and pop, rock, and R&B ensembles in which they will sing solos and backing vocals. Own the Mic also has master classes covering jazz improv, R&B runs and how to prepare for an audition, music theory, songwriting and more.
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Singers will participate in a Friday night public concert with a live band at the end of the week.
This year, Own the Mic offers a new girls-only vocal intensive program. Girl, Own That Mic! is a one-week workshop focusing on solo artistry, women in the music industry and female empowerment. It will focus heavily on performance, harmony, technique and promotions. Space is limited and video audition is required for the session, which will be held at San Domenico School in San Anselmo.
Juniors (incoming third- through sixth-graders) attend from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Seniors (incoming seventh- through 12th-graders) attend 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition is $275 for juniors and $475 for seniors, with a savings of $25 for those who sign up before June 1. Scholarships are available.
For more information, check out ownthemic.org.
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