Forest Park, IL, June 20
Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award Winner, Darius Brooks, launches his first annual SDM Jam Session Music Camp. Brooks’ non-profit organization, SDM, Inc. will host the week-long music and empowerment camp, August 11-15 at Rainbow Push for teens 14-17 years of age.
Vocal training, personal development, college resources and career development are the skills focus for Jam Session. Students will be trained to control and use their vocal instruments in an ensemble during daily sessions with SDM founder, Darius Brooks.
“Growing up on the west side of Chicago with fourteen sisters and brothers, my anti-violence initiative was my love for music. I spent most of my time singing and playing the piano,” says Brooks. “My urgency to develop this program was sparked by the growing number of young people killed by violent crimes in Chicago this year alone. Our youth need motivation, support, and an opportunity to believe in themselves.” says Brooks.
The five day music camp will be in session from 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. daily and include master sessions and lectures by noted music industry professionals throughout the week. Jam Session will culminate in a concert on Friday, August 15th, featuring Darius Brooks & Jam Session’s talented youth. During the finale concert, one Jam Session student will be awarded a scholarship to attend UCLA’s Summer Institute (2009).
“An opportunity to pursue their passion for music and gain the skills and resources necessary to develop a clear educational and career plan for future success - that’s what Jam Session is about”, says Brooks.
About SDM, Inc.
SDM is a not-for-profit foundation aimed at nurturing, mentoring and training individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in music. SDM identifies and develops young talented vocalists and musicians from the Chicagoland area. The foundations ultimate goal is to provide educational enhancement programs through annual scholarships, career fairs, college fairs, and informational support to all students interested in the performing arts.
CONTACT:
Shea Howell
SDM, Inc.
708-488-8500
sdmjamsession@live.com
www.myspace.com/sdmjamsession