NEW WEBSITE COMING 2022
WE ROCK THE SCIENCE OF SOUND AND THE ART OF DEEP LISTENING.
Willie Mae Rock Camp (WMRC) is a nonprofit music and mentoring program dedicated to empowering girls and gender-expansive youth. Our programs explore the intersection of music, technology, and experimentation to spark curiosity and creative exploration through a social justice lens.
We seek to lift the voices of those who have historically been silenced, and our programs directly address opportunity gaps in electro-acoustic music education and technology pathways for underrepresented young people.
WMRC CREATIVE SOUND LAB
We believe that through creative exploration, we can position girls and gender-expansive youth to succeed in an increasingly tech-informed future. That’s why we built a creative sound lab at our Brooklyn studio.
The sound lab is furnished with a range of instruments and audio equipment, workstations for students to use music production software, and sound-making electronic build kits for hands-on learning.
DIGITAL MENTORSHIP LAUNCHING THIS FALL
Starting November 2nd, 2021
Tuesdays & Wednesdays on Zoom
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Four optional Saturday In-Studio sessions
11/13, 11/20, 12/4, & 12/11
In our new, free, hybrid, STEAM-based after-school program, students will work with mentors, learn about the science of sound, build DIY electronic instruments, use music production software, and create their own artistic content. Open to girls and gender expansive youth ages 10-17. No prior experience necessary.
Complete our registration form to apply, and wait for confirmation of enrollment and next steps to be sent.
SUMMER CAMP
Summer intensive in which students create collaboratively in small cohorts led by adjunct teaching artists
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
One-time programming and pop-up events hosted throughout the city and conducted in partnership with community-based organizations
RHYTHM & VOICE
In-school programs conducted in partnership with the Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS) network
YEAR-ROUND DIGITAL MENTORSHIP
A free, Afrofuturist-inspired, STEAM-based after school program where students explore the science of sound, DIY electronics, and music production
ROCK, RESILIENCE & RECOVERY
Workshops created specifically for adults
STREAMED CONTENT
Content created by musicians, teaching artists, and experts in the music technology field. Includes Willie Mae TV, Willie Mae Presents! and Willie Mae Future Sounds Festival
OUR PROGRAMMING
Programming is delivered by professional musicians, teaching artists, and experts in the field. At our new Brooklyn studio, students have access to a creative sound lab designed to invite imagination, experimentation, and deep listening. We provide hands-on instruction and mentorship in a range of music production techniques and tools including acoustic and electronic instruments, hardware, and software.
To learn more, please reach out to info@williemaerockcamp.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
08/04/2021 | Private Workshop | New York Public Library |
08/05/2021 | Workshop with Sound Girls | Brooklyn Studio |
08/07/2021 | Black Sound Salon | Brooklyn Studio |
08/20/2021 | Synth Petting Zoo Outdoor Event | Brooklyn Studio |
09/TBD/2021 | Rhythm and Voice '21-'22 Program Begins | Brooklyn Studio |
10/TBD/2021 | Digital Mentorship Fall Program Begins | Brooklyn Studio |
CONTACT
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ISHWARI BENDRE
Credit Trader, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
LISA MARROCCHINO
CEO, Proteus Ocean Group Ltd.
SABRINA SHULMAN
Senior Consultant, Brown & Weinraub
TIFFANY WAN
Global Head of Product Strategy, Bank of America
SHIRLEY TAYLOR
Senior Director of Education, Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
GARGI SHINDE
Director of Programs, Chamber Music America
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Willie Mae Rock Camp
540 President Street, Suite 2H
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(646) 726-0247