Orangehaus Music Business Camp is an innovative summer experience to help high school students discover how to have a successful career in the music industry. Developed by Anderson University music business faculty and award-winning industry professionals, students have the opportunity to explore careers in artist development or record production and choose classes from Finding the Fan Magnet, Touring for Indie Artists, How to Get the Gig, DIY Home Studios, Killer Press Kits, and more. Students may audition to play in a band, and songwriters have the opportunity to record their songs in a world-class studio.
OVerview
- Ages: High school students ages 14-19
- Dates: July 11-17, 2021 (Sunday-Saturday)
- Times: This is an overnight camp.
- Tuition: $695
For more information about the camp or to apply for a scholarship, contact: Dr. Rebecca Chappell at rachappell@anderson.edu or call (765) 641-4461.
What to Expect
The Orangehaus staff will interview you immediately after check-in to make sure you are assigned to the right music business track based on your background and interest. After the interview, you may audition (optional) to be assigned to a band, and songwriters may perform an original song (optional) for our producer who will select students to record their songs at Gaither Studios.
Auditions
If you plan to audition, be prepared to perform a couple of songs that best showcase your talent. We will have a drum set, keyboard, and amp on stage for you to use during the audition, and lockers will be provided for storing instruments during camp. You may audition on more than one instrument. Songwriters are encouraged to choose their best original song as one of their audition pieces, and if possible, bring a lead sheet of the song (melody, lyrics, chord chart). If you do not have a lead sheet, then just bring a printed copy of the lyrics.
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CAMP SCHEDULE
Artist Development Track
Producers Track
Sunday, July 11
3-6 p.m. Dorm Check-In, Morrison Hall
Interviews, York Hall Auditorium
Auditions, York Hall Auditorium
6:30 p.m. Opening Banquet and Intros, Kane Dining
Monday, July 12
9 a.m. Breakfast, Marketplace
9:30 a.m. Music Business 101, FA 240
10:45 a.m. Finding the Fan Magnet, FA 240
Songwriting Workshop I, FA 239
12 p.m. Lunch, Marketplace
1 p.m Artist Brand Development, FA 240
Pro Tools Workshop I, FA 232
2:15 p.m. Music Business Career Workshop I, FA 240
Pro Tools Workshop II, FA 232
3:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Assigned Bands, TBA
6 p.m. Dinner, Marketplace
7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, Mocha Joe’s
Tuesday, July 13
9 a.m. Breakfast, Marketplace
9:30 a.m. Music Business 101, FA 240
10:45 a.m. Making a Great Demo, FA 240
Songwriting Workshop II, FA 239
12 p.m. Lunch, Marketplace
1 p.m Creating Killer Promo Materials, FA 240
Pro Tools Workshop III, FA 232
2:15 p.m. Music Business Career Workshop II, FA 240
Pro Tools Workshop IV, FA 232
3:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Assigned Bands, TBA
6 p.m. Dinner, Marketplace
7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, Mocha Joe’s
Wednesday, July 14
9 a.m. Breakfast, Marketplace
9:30 a.m. Music Business 101, FA 240
10:45 a.m. How to Get the Gig, FA 240
Songwriting Workshop III, FA 239
12 p.m. Lunch, Marketplace
1 p.m Touring for Indie Artists, FA 240
Pro Tools Workshop V, FA 232
2:15 p.m. Music Business Career Workshop III, FA 240
Pro Tools Workshop VI, FA 232
3:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Assigned Bands, TBA
6 p.m. Dinner, Marketplace
7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, Mocha Joe’s
Thursday, July 15
9 a.m. Breakfast, Marketplace
9:30 a.m. Music Business 101, FA 240
10:45 a.m. Legal Stuff Ya Gotta Know, FA 240
Songwriting Workshop IV, FA 239
12 p.m. Lunch, Marketplace
1 p.m. Concert Promotion for Indie Artists, FA 240
Mixing/Mastering, FA 232
2:15 p.m. Music Business Career Workshop IV, FA 240
Gearhead Workshop, FA 232
3:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Assigned Bands, TBA
6:30 p.m. Pool Party and Texas BBQ!, Becky’s House
Friday, July 16
9 a.m. Breakfast, Marketplace
9:30 a.m. Music Business 101, FA 240
10:45 a.m. Live Sound Workshop, Byrum Hall
12 p.m. Lunch, Marketplace
1 p.m. Live Performance Workshop, Byrum Hall
2:15 p.m. Sound Check for Orangefest, Byrum Hall
6 p.m. Dinner, Marketplace
7:30 p.m. OrangeFest, Byrum Hall
(Friends & Family Welcome)
Saturday, July 17
9 a.m. Breakfast, Marketplace
9:30 a.m. Music Business 101 Wrap-Up, FA 240
10 a.m. Orangehaus Awards Presentation, Byrum Hall
- Outstanding Artist
- Outstanding Songwriter
- Outstanding Producer
- Outstanding Music Business Student
11:30 a.m. Lots of Goodbyes, Hugs, & Tears, Byrum Hall
12 p.m. Dorm Check-Out, Morrison Hall
