Course Detail: CEPD-BLUCP - Fernando Jones' Blues & GovState Broadcast Kids Camp

Fernando Jones' Blues & GovState Broadcast Kids Camp 

Course Fee: $0 (Free with audition approval code) | Register after audition approval. 

Date: To be determined

Time: 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. 

Course Description: Governors State University is hosting Blues Kids! Campers will be guided through basic music skills necessary to play proficiently and effectively in a music community and be introduced to the art of live professional performance! This program is ideal for any child passionate about music. All are welcome! Registration will close at 50 participants!

  • Ages: Middle and High School Students (11 to 16)
  • Location: Governors State University
  • Lunch and snacks are included in registration!
  • Children should bring their instruments! Arrangements can be made for kids without.

Blues Camp will cover important aspects of live performance, including: 

  • Music Literacy
  • Accompaniment 
  • Ensemble
  • Sound Leveling
  • Blues Cord Patterns
  • Call and Response
  • Practical Application of Skills
  • Creating a Set
  • Getting in the Groove!
Please create a Audition Video to participate; send it to steamcamp@govst.edu.
Audition Video should address the following questions: 
  • What is your name?
  • Grade level?
  • Instrument for audition and camp 
  • How long have you played this instrument? 
  • What other instruments do you play?
  • Song Title
  • Play 3 to 5 minutes of your best song! 

Available Sessions