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by admin on May.14, 2011, under News
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Unity & Awareness Through Music
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On Saturday April 23, people of all ages gathered in Salinas at Samz School of Rock to hear future rock stars shred and wail. Founded by Sam Martinez, the non-profit corporation’s motto “building unity and awareness through music” appeared strong within each performance.
Black Pearl, a band made up of about 6 kids, covered songs from Paramore’s “Crush” to classics such as “Hotel California” and”Sweet Child of Mine”. Behind the keyboard in a pair of sunglasses stood 11 year old Allison Parks, a student at Samz School of Rock. She first learned to play 2 years ago at summer church camp with the help of her uncle and has been a part of School of Rock for a year and a half. In addition to wailing on the keyboards, Parks has been singing for a couple of years and would like to learn how to play the drums. “I like it a lot. It’s really fun,” she said. Having attended Summer Rock Camp, Parks said she enjoyed it because “you go in groups, form bands and then perform at the end.”
Shortly after, a duo by the name of Explosion Face hit the stage. While the guitarist shredded hard on his guitar, 15 year old drummer, Devon Hubert, thrashed across the drums with a vengeance. Although he’s played drums for 3 years, he said he has played both guitar and piano for 7. Hubert has been a part of Samz School of Rock for 2 years along with the summer programs where he was both a student and a volunteer guitar instructor. When asked which instrument he liked best, he chose guitar because “[you] can just change the sound more” whereas “the drums [are] limited.”
According to Celia Martinez, a member of the School of Rock team, the summer programs are designed for children ages 9 to 16. However, there are the few exceptions such as now 8 year old drummer, Junior Alvarado.
At the age of 6, Alvarado described his first experience with drumming as having banged on the couch with a pair of sticks until his uncle suggested he try on a drum set. His musical heroes include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, and Albert King “because they play blues music and that’s my favorite type.” The young drummer’s love for blues was beyond evident as he rocked a black fedora while playing beside his father in renditions of “Johnny B. Goode” and “Pride & Joy”. Like Parks and Hubert, Alvarado has also attended Summer Rock Camp where he said he learned how to play drums with a band for the first time. This year’s Summer Rock Camp is split into 3 sessions and will kick off on June 20 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. “We can definitely use the volunteers,” said Martinez. In addition to the summer programs, individual lessons, music workshops and a recording studio are available for all ages.
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TO SUBMIT DONATIONS TO SAMZ SCHOOL USING PAY PAL
by admin on Feb.28, 2011, under News
Click on Donate Button and select credit card type. Submit your donation amount or you can print out our Sponsor/Donation Form and mail in your check made payable to Samz School of Music, Inc. On behalf of our students, we thank you for your contribution!
CREDIT CARD PYMTS. (PAYPAL) SUMMER CAMP OR PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
by admin on Jul.07, 2010, under News
| Summer Camp Tuition 1 Week $300 or 2 Weeks $500 |
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| One Hour Private Music Lessons |
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MUSIC LESSONS OR SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS
by Celia Martinez on May.17, 2010, under News
Please print and complete the attached registration form for our Samz School of Rock Summer Camp sessions and/or Private Music Instruction. Please mail forms, email to Samzschoolofrock@yahoo.com or drop by our office which is located at 1111 North Main St., Suite G, Salinas, CA 93906. Summer Rock Camps for 2011 will be held at the Fox Theater, 241 South Main Street, Salinas, CA. Thank you and we welcome your child to Samz School of Rock!
FOR SPONSOR OR DONATION FORM, PLEASE PRINT & SUBMIT THIS FORM.
by admin on Feb.02, 2010, under News
___ I cannot sponsor the program at this time but please find enclosed my contribution to a successful year.
Sponsorship Dollar Amount Enclosed: $150 ____ $250 ____ $500 _____ Other Amt. $ ____
Please contact me about other forms of donations, musical instruments, sheet music, etc. All donations are greatly appreciated. It takes very little to have a dramatic impact on the life of a child. You will receive a receipt for the value of any donated items.
Sponsor Recognition Information:
Sponsor name as you wish it to appear on all promotional materials:
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Sponsor Contact Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ______________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ________________________________________
Method of Payment:
____ Check enclosed – Check payable to Samz School of Music
____ I will pay via Secure Online Transaction use PayPal on the Samz School of Rock website. Credit Cards accepted online.
Please send your contribution and a current Company Logo if possible for promotional purposes to: Samz School of Music, 1111 North Main Street, Suite G, Salinas, CA 93906 or email to: Samzschoolofrock@yahoo.com.
Questions? Please call Celia Martinez at (831) 235-9588 or Sam at (831) 235-9589. All contributions are tax deductible. Samz School of Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation #26-4518181. On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your contribution.
