2019 Drum Fantasy Camp (scroll
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Registration for the
2019 Drum Fantasy Camp is now open!
The camp will take place August 9-13, 2019,
at the incredible Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago!
Drumming legends Steve Smith and Dennis
Chambers are on board and we will add two more
instructors.
Our world-class band is back, featuring: bassist James
Genus (Herbie Hancock/Saturday Night Live), keyboardist
Stu Mindeman (Kurt Elling), singer
Chrissi Poland (Moby/Sam Moore), and Vinny
Valentino (George Benson/Vital Information).
Brief History
Drum Fantasy Camp was founded in 2007 by camp director Steven
Orkin. Orkin manages marketing for artists Dave Weckl, Steve
Smith, Simon Phillips, Mike Stern, and more.
Through the years, Orkin had read countless e-mails from fans
asking for lessons and pointers from his clients. He posed this
situation to his clients and the camp idea was born.
The first Drum Fantasy Camp ran in South Orange, NJ, in 2007 and
moved to Cleveland from 2008-2014. In February, 2013, an
exciting and successful camp also ran in Ankara, Turkey.
The camp moved to Chicago in 2015 and has remained there ever
since. Access Cuba with Dave Weckl is
scheduled for January 13-18, 2019. Dave and a
lucky group of travelers will experience art and music in Havana
together. The group will also get to watch Dave rehearse and
perform with a world-class group! Click
here to learn more!
What is Drum Fantasy Camp? Who
Attends?
Drum Fantasy Camp is a serious learning experience. Our
instructors are some of the finest drummers on the planet. You
spend a total of six hours with each of them and you leave the
camp inspired and filled with new ideas. The envirnoment is fun,
friendly, supportive and non-competitive.
Drummers of all ages, musical backgrounds, and playing levels
attend. In 2018, male and female drummers from 15 countries and
all over the United States attended. The age range was from 10
to 67!
Some of our attendees are on a path to music school, while
others have desk jobs and are gigging drummers in their home
towns. And...some are simply looking for the inspiration to pick
up the sticks after a long hiatus. All are welcome! We group our
attendees based on their playing level - beginner, intermediate,
and advanced.
There is a great sense of camaraderie at Drum Fantasy Camp.
Attendees tend to become good friends - sharing information,
cheering each other on at the "Jam Nights," and staying in touch
after the experience. The camp feels like a family, with several
attendees returning year-after-year.
What Is Included?
When you register for a full-camp package, you get four days of
master classes (six hours per day) and you can attend all three
of our Jam Nights! You will perform at one of those jams with
our world-class band, and you'll get to hang with your fellow
campers and instructors all three nights!
We have an opening concert at Martyrs' on August 9 and a closing
concert on August 13. You will purchase your tickets
directly from them on their Web site. The cost will be $25 per
show, but there will be a discount for both shows. We'll let you
know when tickets go on sale. Space will be limited, but there
will be room for our attendees and their friends/family.
If you're staying overnight, we encourage you to stay with the
whole group at the Crowne Plaza. At $189 (plus tax), it's a
great deal, it's convenient to Vic's Drum Shop, and all your
fellow campers and instructors will be there! This is a great
way to hang out in the evening and get some extra time with your
teachers.
Please note: we include four nights in the hotel
with our hotel packages (August 9, 10, 11, and 12 with checkout
on the 13th). You can add nights by contacting us.
Per our agreement with the hotel, overnight packages
and extra room nights must be booked by July 17.
Basic Schedule
August 9
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he camp opens at 8:00 p.m. with an all-star concert at Martyrs'
in Chicago. Two of our all-star drummers will join our
world-class band!
August 10, 11, and 12
Classes run from
9:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are
approximately 15 to a class and attendees spend the whole day in
the class. Classes include a combination of lecturing and
playing.
In the evening, we will run our famous "Jam Nights," where
campers get to sit in with the band! It's like a small private
concert each night! The drumming instructors also hang out and
perform.
August 13
Classes will run on the same schedule, but we'll run a closing
concert at Martyrs' at 8:00 p.m. featuring our incredible band
and two drumming instructors who did not play on the 9th!
2019 Pricing and Packages |
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Full
Camp Packages |
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When you register
for a full camp package, you get two master classes per
day for four days, admission to all three of our Jam
Nights, and admission to bonus classes. Overnight
accommodations are included in two of the packages.
Please note: per our agreement with the
hotel, overnight packages and extra room nights must be
booked by July 17.
Please fill out the
registration form to get started! |
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Full
camp without overnight accommodations |
$1,699 |
Full
camp with hotel room and roommate |
$2,143 |
Full
camp with private hotel room |
$2,585 |
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Partial Camp
Packages (available later this spring) |
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There are two
partial-camp packages: one full day with one instructor
and two full days with two instructors. Neither package
includes lodging, but you can add the hotel at our group
rate of $189 (plus tax) by e-mailing us
here.
Please fill out the
registration form to get started (and make
sure to choose classes and days!) |
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One
Full Day Class with One Instructor |
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Two
full days - one instructor per day |
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Concert
Tickets! |
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Our August 9
and 10 concerts at Martyrs' are open to the public and
can be purchased using the links, below. These are all-ages shows, and
Martyrs' sells food and beverages.
Click
here to learn
more about the concerts! Tickets will go on sale this
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August 9: Drumming All-Stars Concert (8:00 p.m.)
features two of our instructors each
playing their own sets. Band features Vinny Valentino
(guitar), Chrissi Poland (vocals), and more TBA. |
$25 |
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August
10: Drumming All-Stars Concert
(8:00 p.m.)
features two of our instructors each
playing their own sets. Band features Vinny Valentino
(guitar), Chrissi Poland (vocals), and more TBA. |
$25 |
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Combination Ticket!
Specially-priced ticket that includes both shows! |
$44 |
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Camp Schedule at a Glance |
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August 9
Location: Martyrs' |
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8:00 p.m. |
Opening
concert at Martyrs' featruing two instructors! |
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10:30
p.m. |
Opening concert ends |
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August 10, 11, and 12
Location: Vic's Drum Shop |
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9:00
a.m. |
Morning
session with today's instructor |
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12:00
p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30
p.m. |
Afternoon
session with today's instructor |
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4:30
p.m. |
Open jam/rest
time |
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7:00
p.m. |
Vic's/Music
Garage Jam Night! |
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August 13
Location: Vic's Drum Shop and Martyrs' |
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9:00
a.m. |
Morning
session with today's instructor |
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12:00
p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30
p.m. |
Afternoon
session with today's instructor |
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4:30
p.m. |
Camp ends |
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8:00
p.m. |
Closing
concert at Martyrs' featuring two instructors! |
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Click
here to
register! |
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More Information
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