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2024
Drum Camp

July 15, 2024 8:00 am - July 19, 2024 6:00 pm

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CMC Little 5 Points 1127 Colquitt Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA



altRhythm is an essential component of most kinds of music and drummers are invaluable to many kinds of musical groups. Not only do drummers set the timing and pacing of a song (and help other musicians keep with the beat), they also contribute to its feeling, movement and formal composition.

The CMC Atlanta Drum Camp immerses students in a week long program focused on drum technique and musical expression. Students start by getting to know the drum set itself, and they learn how to identify its components, properly assemble, disassemble and set up a kit. The camp curriculum also focuses on stick technique, because whether just beginning or playing for years, stick technique can always be improved upon. Kick pedal technique and basic coordination are included in our studies, too.

While we emphasize by rote learning and feeling rhythmic flow on the drum kit, notation is also a key area of concentration because basic to more advanced rhythmic reading and application is crucial for any drummer, whether they are playing a single surface, pad or snare drum, or splitting rhythms and reading them over an entire drum set with all four limbs.

Finally, Drum Camp also introduces students to a variety of drum styles. To be a versatile musician on the drum set is to learn, listen and investigate many styles of music and the grooves and patterns specific to those styles. Rock, funk, shuffle, swing, reggae, Afro-cuban, blues, second line, drum corps, among many others, all incorporate different musical approaches. Through listening to, learning about, and playing great music, we ourselves can learn from our heroes and keep pushing to create, innovate, and strive to hone our craft as music makers.

Since we group by age and skill level, beginners and more experienced students alike are welcome.

Please note: no camp July 4





  • Who is eligible? +

    The Atlanta Mass Brass Workshop from June 3-8 is open to middle school students, rising 6-8 grades. The Atlanta Mass Brass workshop from June 24-29 is open to rising high school students, grades 9-12, and college undergraduates.   
  • Where? +

    The Atlanta Mass Brass Workshops will be held at Atlanta Music High School in the Druid Hills/Brookhaven area Atlanta Music High School 1934 Cliff Valley Way NE Atlanta, GA 30329
  • When? +

    The 2019 Atlanta Mass Brass Workshop program for middle school students runs weekday June 3-7, from 9 am to 3 pm.  Students can arrive as early as 8 am, and for an extra fee we have supervised aftercare for minors.  Performances will be the morning of Saturday June 8.  The 2019 Atlanta Mass Brass Workshop program for high school  students runs weekday June 24-28, from 9 am to 3 pm.  Students can arrive as early as 8 am.  High school and undergraduate performances will be the morning of Saturday JuneJune 29.
  • How much? +

    Tuition is $400 for the week.  Tuition can be paid in full upon enrollment or by a nonrefundable deposit and balance due the Friday before the Workshop & Festival.  Tuition covers all instruction, instructional and performance materials.
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  • Who is eligible? +

    Film Scoring is open to students grades 5-8 and 9-12.  Background musical studies ideal, but since we divide ny age and skill level, all are welcome.
  • Where? +

    Film Scoring will meet at Atlanta Music High School in the Druid Hills/Brookhaven area.  Project support may include additional online  sessions or live tutorials.   Atlanta Music High School 1934 Cliff Valley Way NE Atlanta, GA 30329
  • When? +

    Film Scoring class will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:30.  Additional private sessions will be scheduled as needed on an individual basis for project review and support.
  • How much? +

    Tuition for most Atlanta Music High and Atlanta Music High Prep students includes Film Scoring as an elective for no extra fee beyond AMHS tuition.  Tuition for all others is $3500 for the school year, payable in full or in monthly installments.  
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Performance Workshop

The CMC Atlanta Performance Workshop provides students the opportunity to play chamber music, rock, jazz, pop, blues and more with peers.  Students are grouped by skill and interests to prep for showcases, concerts, and more, ranging from in-house recitals to appearance on stage in major events, like the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park.

Performance Workshop meets weekly year round; students also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in weeklong camps in June and July.    

Learn more about the 2018 Summer Performance Workshop and Showcase performances at 7Stages and Atlanta Music High

SPECIAL OFFER: Georgia Youth Brass Ensemble Workshop students are eligible for significant tuition discounts up to 40% if also enrolling in the the 2018 Summer Performance Workshop.  For details Info@CMCAtlanta.com

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  • Performance Workshop students play major venues and festivals

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