Performance, music theory and audio-technology are the three major components in Instrumental Music. Students have the opportunity to perform in the fall and spring showcases and work together on duets, small chamber groups and larger full group rehearsals. Theory covers standard music notation, harmonic skills, chord progressions, and improvisation techniques using the blues scale. Technology is integrated throughout all instruction and students use computer software in the classroom, piano lab and professional recording studio. All students can become certified in Pro Tools, the industry standard for music production. Instrumental students have the option to do internships, major in music or audio-technology in college and are prepared for the many challenges of the music industry when they graduate. |
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- Student band “Either Way” performed during the summer at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Café, Brigantine and other local venues
- Rockacademy now offers classes for interested students after school ages 10 thru adult. First adult group formed this summer under direction of Nick Palermo.
- Instrumental students ran audio technical support for the Margate Fall Festival.
- Brandon Ireland plays guitar in his band “Northbound Train” and can be seen performing at many local venues.
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Students that have attended or graduated from our Instrumental program have gone on to:
Colleges:
Drexel University, Lebanon Valley College, Columbia College, Chicago, Seton Hall, Catawba College, William Paterson University, Richard Stockton College, Berkelee College of Music, College, Penn State, University of the Arts, Pennco Technical Institute
Internships:
Superduper Recording Studio, Earls Girls, Lee Hambro Studio |
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