SUMMER 2014

Youth Music Experience

Rock ACADEMY Application Form
COURSE DATES
Monday 28
th
July-Friday 1
st
August

Name of Applicant


Age of Applicant Date of Birth

Name of Parent/Guardian/Sponsor


Address for Correspondence





Phone Emergency Contact/Mobile

Email for Correspondence


Applicants instrument choice. Please write in the boxes your THREE choices as 1
st
, 2
nd
and 3
rd

Note, your application will not be considered if no 2
nd
& 3
rd
choice is given.


Vocals Keyboards Bass Guitar Drums Guitar


Please note your experience in your 1
st
, 2
nd
and 3
rd
choice as above:-

1)



2)



3)



I agree to my Son/Daughters participation in Rock Academy and know of no medical reason why they should not participate. I
understand that participants are selected on merit and not on a first-come, first-served basis.

The closing date for applications is:- Friday 27
th
June 9pm

I enclose the full fee of 100.00 (cheques payable to Youth Arts Jersey. I understand that if my son/daughter is unsuccessful this
money will be returned to me in full. I understand that the fee is not refundable should I withdraw my son/daughter.

I undertake to inform organisers if any of the above details change before or during the period of the course

SIGNED______________________________NAME (caps)_____________________________Date ___/___/20____


What is Rock Academy?

Now in its 5
th
year, Youth Art Jersey's Rock Academy has be become one of the island's most
sought after youth music experiences.
Courses are held once in the summer holidays, once at Christmas and once at Easter. Course dates are
published in the preceding term. Rock Academy combines a great musical experience alongside a social
and supportive environment for young musicians.
Participants must be aged between 11-16yrs (inclusive) and must have a basic musical experience in at least one of
the five musical disciplines; bass guitar, guitar, vocals, keyboards and drums we allocate five places to each
discipline.
Students will enjoy five days receiving shared music tuition sessions in the morning then forming bands in the afternoon -
rehearsing and compiling songs towards a concert.
The course days run 10.00am to 4.30pm and there is a morning, lunch and afternoon break with a fully equipped Diner available
for hot snacks, confectionery and drinks. Alternatively participants may also wish to bring a packed lunch.
The final day is a full 10am to 9.30pm day ending in a fantastic musical performance to invited guests.
I've been involved in every Rock Academy since it's inception, both as tutor and director of the
course says course director, Brent Connan, and every time I see each young person come away
from it with a real buzz and new friends. We create a unique experience here by giving young
people the chance to be tutored on their instrument and then in a band with other participants.
Finally they'll then get up on stage and deliver that work to an audience it's something quite
special to witness and everyone is guaranteed to learn something new!
Rock Academy courses are tutored by young Jersey musicians, most of who are currently studying in English universities. We
place importance on lessons that are fun and also delivered by working musicians. Our tutors are chosen because the have the
musical knowledge and experience of just what you need to make it in the industry.
The popularity of Rock Academy means we are unable to promise all participants will get their first choice of instrument. We
therefore ask all applicants to make a 1
st
, 2
nd
and 3
rd
choice. We make every effort to ensure young people get their first choice,
but in the eventuality they are allocated their 2
nd
or 3
rd
choice, we know they will have an equally amazing time learning
something new and challenging yet with superb tuition and a great deal of support.
Participants are not chosen on a first-come, first-served basis rather that we need an even spread in the disciplines and across
experience. Successful applicants will be notified following the closing date. The full fee is refunded to unsuccessful applicants.
The full fee is requested at the time of application as a way of establishing a full commitment to the course and its other
members - regardless of which of your three chosen disciplines you are allocated.
SUMMER 2014 - COURSE DATES
Monday 28
th
July to Friday 1
st
August 2014
Course Fee - 100:00 - Ages 11-16yrs inclusive (5-day course)
Further information can be obtained from course administrator Brent Connan at Youth Arts Jersey on
brentconnan@youthservice.yc.je, or by calling (01534) 280506








PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
TO

Brent Connan, Course Administrator
Youth Arts Jersey
New St James Place
St Helier
JE2 4QL
www.youthartsjersey.com

01534 280506 (Assistant Youth Worker)
janniboon@youthservice.yc.je