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Rock School

7th - 11th January 2013

If you're in high school and want a hands-on crash course in popular music check out Queensland Conservatorium's week-long Rock School.

You will learn stagecraft and live sound, song writing, performance and recording in the industry standard, multi-million dollar popular music studios at our Gold Coast campus. The week culminates in a live performance.

The following footage gives you a taste of what to expect and read about Nick's experience jammin' with the girls.

Dates

  • Application forms due by Wednesday 14 November, 2012
  • Successful and non-successful applicants will be notified by mail by Friday 30 November, 2012
  • Full payment of fees due by Monday 17 December, 2012
  • Rock School: 7th - 11th January 2013

Program details

  • Rock School runs for five days.
  • Students attend a series of workshops given by experts in their field culminating in a concert at the end of the week where friends and family may attend. You receive a recording of your work, to take away with you.
  • Classes are limited to 25 participants to ensure you gain the most from the experience.
  • You will not only meet and interact with other talented young musicians; you will learn how to make the most out of the current conditions of the popular music industry, how to set up a live sound system, and how to use computer music technologies to enhance their creative work. You'll participate in song writing, rehearsal and performance workshops, and have the opportunity to work with industry-standard recording technology.

How to apply

To apply for a place in our Rock School holiday program, fill in the application form and forward to the address on the form. The full fee for the week's program for successful applicants is $495 (GST inclusive).

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