billy jonas / bridging divides

Camp Bangin' & Sangin’! (CB&S!) is a music, songwriting, and creativity camp, for adults and young folks. While our inaugural year only included ages 6-12, we are expanding 2023 to 6 sessions, each a week long, including more age groups!

Registration opens Feb 1 - check back here for the sign up button!

CAMP DATES

• June 5-9th, adults 18+ (NEW)
• June 12-16th, teens 12-18 (NEW)
• June 19-23rd, youth 9-12
• July 10-14th, kids 6-8*
• July 17-21st, kids 6-8*
• July 24-28th, kids 6-8*

MAIN LOCATION:
Odyssey Community School
90 Zillicoa St.
Asheville NC 28801

SATELLITE LOCATIONS:
(TBA)

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MISSION: In the interest of connection, and putting more love in the world through music, CB&S! seeks to honor and nurture the creativity of every participant, regardless of previous skill, ability, or talent. Everyone is encouraged to make instruments, create songs, and sing/vocalize daily. Participants should plan to attend the entire session, as our work will be cumulative, culminating in a group concert.

Camp includes:

• Singing (learning songs, group singing, and vocal technique)
• Body percussion (fundamentals of rhythm)
• Songwriting (new songs each day, plus refining and editing those already created)
• Performing (learn how to be comfortable on stage)
• Improvisation (making it up as you go)
• Homemade instrument making (from found, recyclable, and craft objects)
• Ensemble playing (duos, trios, full band)
• Games (music and rhythm games, plus more)
• Community Service (bringing music to a retirement home, or hospital)
• Swimming (M-Th, weather permitting!)

Questions? Email office@BillyJonas.com, or call 828-232-9962 (landline, no texts please).

Campers should bring:

• Swim stuff: towel, sunscreen, suit, goggles
• Lunch and snack, with cold-pak
• Water bottle
• Journal/notebook
• Recyclable materials — WASHED — for instrument making, including
  - 2 boxes (one shoe box or cereal box, & one slightly larger)
  - 3 or more clean metal soup cans (any size)
  - 3 or more clean plastic containers like milk jugs etc
  - any inspiring recyclable/found items to incorporate into a musical instrument or sculpture.