The Rosa Lee Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2011

Contact: Jasun Hicks, DMC Marketing Director
jasun@deafmusiccamp.com
http://deafmusiccamp.com
VP: 760-316-7997

SEEKING SPONSORS FOR DEAF MUSIC CAMP

Deaf Music Camp (DMC) is seeking sponsors and donors to support and help defer the cost of hosting DMC. If you, or any business you know, may be interested in becoming a sponsor please e-mail Jasun Hicks (jasun@deafmusiccamp.com), DMC Marketing Director, with the appropriate contact person, business name (if applicable), phone number and e-mail address of the potential sponsor(s) you would like us to contact.

DMC is a unique summer program for deaf students from ages 14 to 18. The camp will be held at Brooklyn, Michigan on July 17-29, 2011. Our program offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves in a learning experience that allows them to explore the use of visual and audio art. Students will have the opportunity to be introduced to four different mediums of art: Music & Sound, Multimedia Arts, Dance & Movement, and Song Translation.

With the collaboration of two non-profit organizations, The Holley Family Village of The Holley Institute and Deaf Professional Artists Network (D-PAN), we are providing different sponsorship opportunities, which we hope you will consider:

Sponsorship Levels

Principal – $4,000+ in cash and/or contra. (Limited to 1 sponsor only)

Tickets to the final show (reserved & preferred seating)
2 minute speech at the final show
Company’s logo (linked) on DMC website
Inclusion on DMC promotional pieces (posters, fliers, brochures, 2012 Promo Video, & T-Shirts)
Recognition via social media
Special gift

Major – $2,000+ in cash and/or contra. (Limited to 3 sponsors only)

Tickets to the final show (reserved & preferred seating)
Company’s logo (linked) on DMC website
Inclusion on DMC promotional pieces (posters, flyers, & brochures, 2012 Promo Video & T-Shirts)
Recognition via social media
Special gift

Supporting – $500+ in cash and/or contra. (Unlimited)

Tickets to the final show
Listed as sponsors on website
Inclusion on DMC promotional pieces (posters, fliers, & brochures)
Recognition via social media

For more information, please visit http://deafmusiccamp.com or email jasun@deafmusiccamp.com with your questions.

Gallaudet University’s Department of Education is proud to host the second Summit on American Sign Language/English Bilingual Early Childhood Education for Deaf Children at Gallaudet University. Check out flyer below for more info.

Deaf Women of Color performers are presenting “Deaf Womyn Vaudeville” show which is a wide variety of storytelling, comedy, skits, poetry, mime, and so on. It wil be a golden opportunity to show how multiculturalism is presented in a visual way.

Check the flyer below for more details.

Congratulations, Danielle Fetterhoof! You’re the winner of The Rosa Lee Show DVD free giveaway!

I am having another giveaway today because 1) I just hit 3k tweets and I thought I ought to celebrate that. 2) I need to de-clutter my art room, 3) its fun. This time, I’m giving away ONE “The Rosa Lee Show” DVD to a lucky winner.

To enter, please visit Black Opal Beauty and vote for me! and then leave a comment below, letting me know that you did. Winner will be selected via random generator by this Saturday, Januaray 22, 2010 at 4pm EST. Good luck!

DVD Demo

Here is the updated information about upcoming Deaf Women of Color Conference IV that is to be held at San Leandro, California. Check out the flyer below and their website at deafwomenofcolor.com to register for the event.

Happy New Year!

DMC is excited to introduce our four new camp counselors who will be working with us.

Please welcome:

Lizzie Sorkin of Multimedia Arts

Nyke Prince of Music & Sound

Megan Klusza of Song Translation

and Regina Daniels of Dance & Movement.

To learn more about these phenonomal individuals, visit our blog at http://blog.deafmusiccamp.com

Have a happy new year!

Deaf Music Camp Director, Rosa Lee Timm, answers the most common questions regarding Deaf Music Camp. For more information about Deaf Music Camp, please go to http://deafmusiccamp.com

Video summary:

Q: Can hard of hearing individuals who don’t know sign language be eligible for the camp?

A: Yes, although, all of our sessions will be taught in ASL. We do not have an interpreter available during the sessions. On the other hand, all of our core instructors can speak english so its possible that the student may get some extra time with instructors to get caught up with the program.

Q: Where is it?

A: Brooklyn, Mich. Why? Because the campsite is a beautiful place and the owner of the camp site gives deaf and hard of hearing programs priority for space rental. Also, it is about an hour away from where D-PAN is located. We’d be able to use their resources as well. Lastly, its in the mid-west. Folks from west/east won’t have to travel far to get there.

Q: What if a student is interested all of the four tracks? Can s/he pick all of them or must s/he pick one?

A: For the audition video, the student artist will need to pick one that s/he is most confident about. During the camp, all students will have an opportunity to explore other tracks.

Q: Can Coda attend?

A: Unfortunately, no. This camp is tailored for the deaf and hard of hearing students however, we’ll consider a different program separated from DMC the following year.

Q: Is there a discount for airfares?

A: Yes, I am working with a deaf travel agency on this. More information should be made available this upcoming spring.

Q: Is there any volunteer positions or job openings that I can apply for the camp?

A: All of our positions have been filled however, we will let you know if we need volunteers sometimes during the spring.

Q: What if my students aren’t able to afford the camp?

A: I am currently seeking grants/sponsors to help defray students’ tuition and hope to get some money before March 15th however, there are some ways that your students can find funding.

1. Contact local Lion’s Club and ask for funding.
2. Contact your school district. Sometimes they can fund the camp as part of your student’s IEP.
3. Host a fundraiser
4. Ask your family and friends for donations
5. Provide a show of your own and sell tickets

For further questions, please email me at director@deafmusiccamp.com

Check out Deaf Music Camp’s new promo video! Please share this video with anybody you know! ox

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2010

Contact: Rosa Lee Timm, Camp Director
director@deafmusiccamp.com
http://deafmusiccamp.com
VP: 866.506.9081

DEAF MUSIC CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Deaf Music Camp (DMC), a summer program for deaf high school student artists to be held at The Holley Family Village in Brooklyn, Michigan, today announces it’s first ever summer session along with the launch its new website and audition guidelines.

“We are beyond excited to have such a great team working for DMC through the support of D-PAN. I look forward to exploring ‘Deaf Music’ with talented individuals from across the country,” said DMC Director, Rosa Lee Timm.

DMC is open to deaf high school students, ages 14-18. This summer’s two week session runs from July 17th to 29th, 2011 and will offer students an unique opportunity to immerse themselves in blend of visual and audio arts designed specifically for young deaf artists with an interest in music.

“We need to create a community of young Deaf Musicians,” said Sean Forbes of D-PAN. “The Deaf Music Camp will create friendships and opportunities between those who aspire to find a career in music and entertainment, with those who have careers in music and entertainment.”

The Holley Family Village, where DMC will be held, is owned and operated by The Holley Institute which offers educational and recreational programs for the Deaf, Deaf/Blind and hard of hearing since 1996. It is situated on 214-acres of quiet woodland in the Irish Hills of Michigan, overlooking beautiful Vineyard Lake.

“The Holley Institute is proud to be offering the first ever Deaf Music Camp at the Holley Family Village,” said Kathryn Kinville, Coordinator of the The Holley Institute. “We are delighted to team up with Rosa Lee Timm for this new and exciting endeavour.”

DMC is currently accepting video auditions for the summer session. Deadline for all auditions is March 15th, 2011. For audition information and more details about the program, visit http://deafmusiccamp.com