On June 8th the Washington Post Express wrote about GR!DC’s upcoming Amp & Sound workshop! Express contributor Katie Knorovsky writes, “Though past classes have introduced the basics of in-the-spotlight skills such as DJing and bass guitar, June’s workshop, “Amps and Sound,” will chart a behind-the-scenes course to tech mastery for aspiring roadies. “Most sound crews and roadies are men,” explains Ebony Dumas, core organizer for Girls Rock! To combat that bias, their programs aim to provide an empowering environment where women can experiment, express themselves and learn something new. Oh, yeah, and rock out.” Click here to read to full article.
Join Girls Rock! DC organizers, volunteers & extended family THIS SUNDAY, May 31st, from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Southeast Library for an Instrument Share & Last-Chance Camp Signup!
Try out a rock instrument and jam (no experience necessary), see video footage of last year’s camp, and enjoy snacks!
You can also fill out an application to come to ROCK CAMP 2009 this August– last chance before the June 1st deadline!
This event is ALL AGES and all are welcome! FREE & open to the public! No musical experience necessary!
Southeast Library is located at 7th & D Sts SE. It’s right next to the Eastern Market stop on the orange and blue metro lines.
Rock on!
(and if you can’t make it, camper applications are still available on our website under the “Registration” tab… due postmarked by June 1st!)
This Saturday, join Girls Rock! DC organizers, volunteers & extended family from 2 pm - 4 pm at the MLK Library for our 2009 Camper Open House & Instrument Share!
Learn more about Rock Camp 2009 (or apply!), try out a rock instrument and jam (no experience necessary), see video footage of last year’s camp, and enjoy snacks! This event is ALL AGES and all are welcome!
MLK Library is located at 9th & G Sts NW, in downtown DC. It’s right next to the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the red/green/yellow metro lines. Rock on! (and if you can’t make it, camper applications are still available on our website under the “Registration” tab… due June 1st!)
UPDATE:
The Volunteer Application is due MAY 4! MAY 11th!!
We’ve extended our Volunteer App date and want you to join as a GR!DC Volunteer.
To volunteer, please postmark applications by Monday, May 11!
We are looking for Food Team Members, Street/Promo Team Members, Benefit Organizers, Ad Reps, Counselors, Instrument Instructors, Band Coaches, Workshop Leaders, Roadies, Recording Techs, Receptionists, Floaters, and more! No music experience required for many positions. Most positions are open to women only, however we do have roles for men as well.
If you have questions, please e-mail us at volunteer@girlsrockdc.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!!!
Save the Dates! The Volunteer Training will be held on Saturday, June 20th and a mandatory Orientation will be held on Sunday, August 9th.
Day Camp 2009:
Monday, August 10th - Friday August 14th, 2009
9 AM - 5:30 PM Daily
Location: Kingsbury Day School: 5000 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Camper Band Showcase:
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Time and Place: TBA
Rah! Rah! Replica - We are an awesome, diverse, fun-love’n group of feminists in a Bikini Kill cover band.
If you like Bikini Kill, punk rock or riot grrrl, you’ll LOVE us!
Rah! Rah! Replica - Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmDqaMaT2ZU
The Bickersons - Song 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtJE8f3C5ZQ
http://www.myspace.com/rahrahreplicabaltimore
http://www.myspace.com/thebickersons
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Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.blackcatdc.com
 Big THANK YOU to DJ Bullet, DJ K La Rock & DJ Pinstrip’d Rebel for teaching over 40 girls how to DJ on the evening of Tuesday, March 31st at the Black Cat! Please click here to read a recap of the event written by Chelsea Bauch for the The Onion.
 DJ Pinstrip'd Rebel at GR!DC DJ class
When: Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Time: Doors open at 9PM; Instruction 9:30-11:30PM
Location: Black Cat
Free and open to women of all ages, donations suggested
Instructors: DJ Bullet & DJ K La Rock
Learn about DJ equipment, learn to count beats & get hands on experience with song transition.
Please RSVP to: maegan@blackcatdc.com
See you there!
Thanks for your patience as we revised and posted this year’s application. We hope you can join us for another awesome year as GR!DC prepares for a second year of Rock Camp. Please download and complete the Volunteer Application, then send it back to us by email or snail mail. Feel free to call or email with any questions!
Keep posted for upcoming events for new and returning volunteers.
-the GR!DC Volunteer Committee
GR!DC 2009 Volunteer App
We are pleased to announce that Girls Rock! DC has been selected to receive a 2009 grant from the Mockingbird Foundation to further our efforts in music education. GR!DC was one of 12 selected for funding in this round of grants, from over 1,000 initial applicants and 32 invited proposals. http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org
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