Brian Carter
424 Webster Ave.New Rochelle, NY10801-3224
(914) 633-7294 office
(914) 633 7803 fax
(914) 837-7036 mobile
Philosophy at Westchester Rocks!
Camp atmosphere at is Westchester Rocks that of a highly focused, artistically supportive music academy. Young musicians develop their individual talents while learning to play as an integral and valued member of a Band! . At Westchester Rocks the focus is on the ensemble setting, The Band! musicians must learn to work together to get results. Music problem solving strategies and techniques in a Band! are a great foundation for problem solving strategies in life. At the forefront are campers’ interests and abilities in any genre of music. A concert is held to highlight the week’s successes every Friday afternoon. Without fail, audiences are thrilled with what we can accomplish in that short period. All musicians begin new learning at their own skill levels with an emphasis on the ensemble. At Westchester Rocks everyone has a voice!
Below is our Schedule:
Camp Starts: 9am - 4pm June 30 - 2july 4
July 7 - 11
JULY 14 -18
July 21 -25
Monday: (Meet the staff Jam)
9:00-10:00 Practical "Gig" Theory
10:00-12:00 Meet the Band Jam
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Instrument Instruction
2:30-2:45 Snack (Upstairs Room)
2:45-4:00 Band Jam
Tuesday:
9:00- 10:45 Instrument Instruction
11:00-12:00 Practical "Gig" Theory
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Band Instruction & Comp.
2:30-2:45 Snack
2:45-4:00 John Henderson/Masters Clinic
Wednesday:
9:00-10:45 Instrument Instruction
11:00-12:00 Practical "Gig" Theory
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Band Instruction & Comp.
2:30-2:45 Snack
2:45-4:00- Ron long/Masters Clinic
Thursday:
9:00-10:45 Instrument Instruction
11:00 - 12:00 Practical "Gig" Theory
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Band Instruction & Comp.
2:30-2:45 Snack
2:45-4:00 Tony Traina Drum Clinic
Friday:
9:00-10:45 Instrument Instruction orBand or Instrument (Campers Choose)12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-Prepare for 2:30 Concert for parents
more Program Details:
I intend to have a full school cirriculum at Westchester Rocks by the year 2008. I have a plan to incorparate a “music teachers co-op” into the organization. This would provide for a quarterly course selection based on popular courses, teachers availability, and public demand. I will also use my professional musician contact list to provide Westchester Rocks with the finest music pros around such as Gil Paris, (grammy nomanated guitarist), bob Baldwin, (Top ten on smooth jazz charts), Ron long, (bassist and composer extrodinare), Bill White, Hall and oats), and many others. This will allow Westchester Rocks to offer Masters Clinics to the general public, or pro, as well as the aspiring musician.
Westchester rocks has a solid complement of Endorsement relationships including:
Maryland Drum Co. marylanddrum.com/ Keith Larson – provides 1 custom kit per year. As well as two extra snare drums.
SoundTree/Korg USA SoundTree.comDr. Lee Whitmore – provides banners, educational materials, giveaways and 2 Korg keyboards per year.
Isanbul Cymbals istambulcymbals.comHerman Karabulut – provides t-shirts, and 3 sets of ART cymbal sets per year.
Aquarian Drum Heads aquariandrumheads.comRoy Burns –provides t-shirts, drumsticks, giveaways, and a set of drumheads per year.
DR strings drstrings.comAnthony Corrona – in ‘05 provided DR handouts, and approximately 20 sets of guitar & bass strings.
Brian's Resume:
Brian Carter
Profession: 1978-present -Professional Drummer, Percussionist and Composer. 1991-present-Director and Founder of Westchester Rocks, Music Camp and School; Bandleader, and Private Music Teacher. Percussion Recital at the New Rochelle Public Library annually (June 17 - 08).
2000-present -Scarsdale Band Teacher (substitute), hired by Joan Weber
Personnel Director.
2003-present -“Kids For Drums” Founder and Teacher. A successful program ongoing at Central And mamaroneck ave.Schools to introduce Kids to Drumming sponsored by the PTA also available at groove performing arts in larchmont
2006-present- New Rochelle Board of Education Drum Line Instructor, of trinity school hired by Director of Music Dr. Domanic Gustafaro
Educational Background:
Master of Fine Arts 1997 S.U.N.Y. PURCHASE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Purchase, N.Y. Teaching undergrad band classes and two graded concerts, both original works and jazz standards.
Bachelor of Science 1983 S.U.N.Y. NEW PALTZ, New Paltz N.Y.Majored in music composition, theory and percussion; minor in African American
Studies.
Associate of Arts 1982 CREATIVE MUSIC STUDIO, Woodstock, N.Y.
Majored in creative composition and performance; director karl berger; study included numerous performances with living and past legends, (see addendum)
Awards:1983 Recipient "Fine Arts Assistance Award" for music students with promise (one of only two awarded by the Music Department). The "Kuumba Award" for creative talent 1983; the Dean’s List 1980 -1 (G.P.A. 3.85). Received highest Grade (4.0), from the late, Martin Sperber, Chair of the S.U.N.Y New Paltz Music Department, for a judged original composition and concert performance of, "Life Songs of African America."
Instructors:Studied percussion with Richie Morales; Jack Dejonette; the late Ed Blackwell; bernard purty, Eugene Randolph; Music Comp. with Dave Holland; Dewy Redman; Mirslav Vitus; Charlie Hayden; Nana Vasconselos; the late Don Cherry; Orchestration Studies with; Jim McElwaine; the late Gundarus Pone’.
Brian Carter; Addendum
Professional Performances & Band affiliations:
Brian Carter Quartet; (1998-present, jazz) well known throughout Westchester and New York City Jazz at Trotters in White Plains; Zuppa Restaurant on the new Yonkers waterfront - check www.zupparestaurant.com; Fountain Spring Baptist Church gospel choir; (1997- present), Rev. nelson c. Dukes pastor, Kelly turner musical director, also accompanied the late Professor Stewart Ross and choirs during Sunday service for 300 parishioners; Invited to play Radio city Music Hall. Played with wynton marsalis and son Simeon at Webster magnet school concert New rochelle ny (2004) ; Chip Shelton Quintet; LiVE AT BIRDLAND with Roy Meryweather, Rio Kawasaki, Leon Dorsey. (2001 to 2004); Session Drummer; for premier Westchester studios 1990-Pres. (Minot, Acme, Fingers);Eddie Woods Band; (1997-98, Seattle Rock); Benaswin; featuring Bob Baldwin; (1989-93, Roots- Rock-Reggae); Mike and the Pockets; (1992-2005, R&B); Fingers; (1990-93, R&B); ShaShamani; (1990-98, co-founder/arranger roots-rock-jazz & reggae); Second Wind; (1987-92), co-founder/arranger jazz fusion, original music; Two to Tango; 1984-85, popular Montreal rock band; toured Montreal, Quebec city, Sep-Isles, St. Pierre et michelon; Gospel in Harlem; television series (1999) produced by Michael Alston; The Voices of Unity Gospel Choir; (1982-83), Ass’t. Music Director and drummer for award winning Gospel choir, (1st plat brooklyn tech. gospel choir competition ); The Test Tube Babies; (toured Canada 1981) with Les Vegas of Blue Oyster Cult fame, original rock music; Creative Music Studio Orchestra; (1980-81), under direction of dave holland, jack dejonette, juluis hemphil, the late colon walcott, Oliver Lake, James Emory, Nana Vasconselos, Karl Berger; Master Classes at CMS; (1980-81) with; Jack Dijonette, Dave Holland, Lee Konitz, Willie “ The Lion “ Smith, Charlie Hayden, the late Don Cherry, andthe late Ed Blackwell; New Paltz State University Jazz Ensemble; under the direction of Eugene Randolph; (drummer 1979-83); New Paltz State University Symphonic Band, under the direction of William McCann; (percussionist 1978-83).
Personal Musical Associations: Bob Baldwin, Bernard Purdy, Richie Morales, Omar Hakim, Tony Royster Jr, Roy Burns, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Haracio“El Negro” Hernandez, Joel Rosenbladt, Tony Cimerosi, Ken Geoffrey, Gil Parris, Waldo Madera,
Trade Endorsements: Soundtree/Korg, SMITH Custom Drum Co.; Axis Percussion Hardware; Aquarian Drumhead & Accesories Corp., Istanbul/Alchemy, Cymbals Inc., DR Strings.
Other expertise: President and ceo of BMC Productions Mortgage Co., Inc. Registered mortgage broker, New York State Banking Department; loans arranged through third party providers, since 1996.
Philosophy: “Cultivate the talents in every child, and they will shine” Brian Carter however, “Talent is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration” Thomas Edison
Father: Brian M Carter II
Other interests: Mechanical design, bicycle racing, car racing, trains, basketball, swimming and Truth. References available upon request
