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Discover a range of successful summer programs beyond rock bands for all student musicians. From voice to technology-hungry students, create innovative programs that generate revenue and set you apart. Be creative, combine groups for concerts, and always prioritize fun! Contact Pete Gamber for more information.
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Successful Summer Programs for ALL Your Students Pete Gamber NAMM 2014
Summer Music Program Benefits • Generates Revenue • Generates Foot Traffic • Promotes Your Lesson Program • Separates You From the “Competition”
Summer Rock Bands are Fantastic! • But it isn’t all of the “Pie”! • What Programs do you have for other Student Musicians? • Develop “Non-Rock” Summer Programs!
Voice Students? • Band Instrument Students? • String Instrument Students? • Folk Instrument Students? • Percussion Students? • Technology-“Hungry” Students?
SUMMER BAND • Band Instrument Students • First-Year / Second-Year Levels • Contact Rental Customers • In-Store Students • Promote at Schools
Summer Advanced Band • Students playing 3+ Years • Same Concept as Summer Band • Use Flexible Band Arrangements
Summer Jazz Program • Use Combo-type format • Create Jazz Combos by playing ability or age • Work on Jazz Improv • Write an Original Song
Singers Summer Program • Fun “Glee”-type Songs • Create groups by age • Voice Students • Promote at School Choirs
Folk Groups • String Ensembles • Percussion Groups
Be Creative! • Combine Various Groups for Concerts! • Start small this year, and plan growth for future programs. • Evaluate programs at the end for what to improve on next year.
Concept • Fun Musical Experience • Fun Social Experience • Always do a Show as the Finale • Most of All — Have Fun!
Have a Great 2014 • Enjoy the NAMM Show • Pete Gamber • petegambermusic@gmail.com