By Chris Clemens
Coachella Valley Community Trust (CVCT) have announced a new program, Academy of Musical Performance (AMP), designed to advance the musical abilities of youth who will be completing 6th through 11th grades at the end of June 2015. An open call on March 14, 2015 is the first opportunity to be considered for acceptance into the musical aspect of the program.
AMP is made possible by grant funding from Goldenvoice. It is a summer camp for students who know the basics of instrumentation and vocals and are eager to perform on stage. It also affords the opportunity for those interested in stage production, audio and visual production, event management and promotion to become involved in those aspects of the program. Applications for the production and promotion aspects of the program will be accepted online beginning March 15, after the musician and performer applicants have been seen.
On March 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., youth musicians and performers are invited to the open call, which will take place at the Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC). Interested students are encouraged to pre-register for the open call online at http://www.cvcommunitytrust.org/AMP. They may also register in person at the open call, but online pre-registered students will take priority.
A total of 40 students across each of the music, production and promotion aspects program will be accepted. Tuition is $1500 per student and includes lunch and snacks for each day of the program. Scholarships are available to those in need. Music and vocal instructors will also be needed and are encouraged to contact CVCT.
AMP will run four weeks from June 29 through July 24, 2015, taking place at IPAC Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A public concert performance on July 25, 2015 will showcase the talented abilities of the students.
For more information about CVCT or AMP, please visit www.cvcommunityturst.org or call (760) 863-2333.
The Coachella Valley Community Trust (formerly the Indio Youth Task Force) is a unique, non-profit organization originally established in 1994 by the Indio Police Department and concerned citizens in an effort to stem gang activity. The organization continues to this day as CVCT networks with more than 100 community based organizations, including school districts, service organizations, local businesses, media, parents, law enforcement, probation, parks and recreation districts, boys & girls clubs, non-profits and religious organizations, all in its mission of fostering productive and responsible young people through effective community collaborations.
