Auditions
Rockit Academy 2025 Winter Session
The Rockit Academy is New Jersey’s #1 Live Music Education program for young musicians. The Rockit Live Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to help develop, nurture, and inspire young musicians to reach their full artistic potential through music education offered in partnership with Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. The foundation’s defining focus is outreach, music education, scholarships, and to reach all aspiring artists at every level of economic status. The Rockit Live Foundation also endeavors to build character as well as talent, instilling confidence and team skills, with an emphasis on community service.
Offering an eight week program, complete with group lessons and private instruction led by our professional team and celebrity mentors.
We welcome all instruments and encourage all young musicians to enroll in our collaborative program. Audition and orientation class are required to participate in group band class.
Important Dates
Auditions | Saturday, January 4th 2025, 10AM-4PM during your assigned time |
Concert | Sunday, March 23rd 2025, 5PM at House of Independents, Asbury Park |
Orientation for new students | Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 11am |
Rehearsals | Accepted students will be assigned to at least one 90-minute band and/or vocal rehearsal time slot 4pm, 5:30pm or 7:00pm on either a Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri or Saturday between 10am-5:30pm. |
8 weeks of rehearsals begin on Tuesday, January 28th and end on Saturday, March 22nd.
Audition
Requirements and Procedure:
Level 1:
Ages 8-18 (high school seniors)
Level 2:
Brookdale Community College Students
- All students will study in at least one 90-minute-long group instruction with Rockit instructors for eight weeks. Space is limited.
- Continued participation in the program is contingent on enrollment in private instruction with the Rockit Academy.
- All Rockit Academy auditions will be in person on Brookdale Community College Campus unless other arrangements have been worked out.
- Students must perform a TWO-THREE-minute selection that best represents their style and ability. Vocalists are encouraged to sing karaoke, musical accompaniment or acapella. Singing with a prerecorded track with vocals is not permitted. All other musicians are encouraged to play along with a track but may also audition solo. Guitar solos are not required but helpful in band placement. No Medleys please.
- Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals unless extenuating circumstances should occur. Students are also required to perform in the end-of-semester concert, unless not enrolled in band class.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: You may submit a Scholarship Application here: Scholarship Application.
All students must comply with these guidelines and entrance to the program is based on their audition performance. Participation in past Rockit sessions does not guarantee placement. The above-noted requirements are necessary to ensure that each student enrolled in the program has a positive learning and educational experience.
Fees
Application Fee
$25 up to two instruments, due with application. Additional $10 fee per additional instrument.
Winter Program Fee
$495 Includes eight weeks of at least one 90-minute private band rehearsals.
Private Instruction
$250 due the first of each month, includes one-hour weekly private instruction.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR AUDITION NOW
A confirmation email with a timeslot for the student’s audition will be sent to confirm receipt of the audition form. Audition applications must be submitted by Friday, January 3rd. You will be notified of your audition results by Friday, January 10th.