Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 1 to 3 pm AND 4 to 6 pm
College of the Desert // Pollock Theater
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • TICKETS NOW ON SALE
The public is invited to attend Academy of Musical Performance (AMP)’s 10th Annual AMP Summer Camp Showcase Concerts featuring teen graduates of AMP’s Summer Music Camp, in partnership with College of the Desert. After an intensive three-week experience, the 31 local students have formed into five bands and will perform original songs created as a part of their curriculum, plus favorite classic rock hits on stage at College of the Desert’s Pollock Theater. Come see the camaraderie and new friendships, plus enhanced musical talents that emerge from this amazing summer experience, taught by AMP’s famed instructors, music professionals and supported by many businesses and individuals in the Coachella Valley.
During AMP Camp, the students focus on music instruction, band formation and live performance coaching, songwriting, stage and sound management and a variety of other projects. The teen musicians are between the ages of 8-18, and represent 14 Coachella Valley schools. Most of the participants play 2 or more instruments, including Guitar, drums, sax, clarinet, bass guitar, vocal, piano and tuba. All music genres are covered to allow students to experience all types of music. We had a special guest on July 18 when American Idol winner, Abi Carter, stopped by to talk with our AMP Campers, and hand out tickets to all for her upcoming concert!
Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate with AMP!
Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for students grades K-12, $5 for kids under age 5, and a special opportunity to become an AMP Angel for $30 with VIP seating! Tickets are available online at www.ampcv.org. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
ABOUT AMP CAMP
AMP Summer Camp focuses on encouraging and educating teens about the many intricate aspects of the music industry. The instructors include singers, songwriters, producers and management professionals. In the three-week camp, participants form a series of small rock bands, and experience rehearsals, workshops, individual instruction, and live performances.
ABOUT ACADEMY OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE (AMP)
The Academy of Musical Performance (AMP), founded in 2014, is a Coachella Valley non-profit that focuses efforts on music programs for children of all ages. The many contemporary music education programs share the goal of enriching the lives of young musicians living in the Coachella Valley by fostering productivity and social responsibility through creativity, communication and collaboration in the development and enhancement of musical performance and concert production skills. Programs include Fall and Spring after-school programs, AMP Summer Camp, preAmp, Instrument Zoo, private music lessons and more. AMP is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is funded by grants, private donations and sponsorships from local businesses, led by a dedicated volunteer board of directors that includes Will Cooper, Bruce Feagle, Stephanie Greene, Wendy Hope-Heckmann, Michele Penn, Ron Phillips, Edelia Rhoades, Kate Spates, Ben Vasquez, Greg Vincent and Roman Whittaker.
For more information about Academy of Musical Performance visit www.ampcv.org or call 760-537-5AMP (5267).
