OJAI VALLEY SCHOOL STUDENTS IMAGINE PEACE WITH VISIT FROM 311 AND THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS
The Lennon Bus legacy continues by supporting music education programs with tours of the mobile recording studio
WHAT: On February 11, vcialis 40mg 2015, pilule the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will arrive at Ojai Valley School to begin a day of working with a select group of music students. Providing hands-on experiences for students of all ages since 1998, The Lennon Bus is currently on the 75th Anniversary Tour in celebration of what would have been John Lennon’s 75th birthday. That morning, over 150 students will gather to form a giant peace sign outside of the school. Throughout the day, the premier, non-profit 501(c)(3) mobile Pro-Audio, Video and Broadcast studio will give students an exclusive look into the latest in music products, audio, video and broadcast technologies. The day’s activities will also include a visit from Doug “SA” Martinez of notable rock band 311, who will be mentoring students on board the bus.
Students will have a chance to hear first hand from the engineers who live and work on board the multi-million dollar facility. Participants will spend a full day developing an original project, creating the music, video, and images needed to take the idea from concept to delivery.
WHO: Doug “SA” Martinez, 311
Ojai Valley School Students: Sebastian Wayman Dalo, Avery Colborn,
Mateo Thatcher, Alex Wei, Jackson Cohen, Tyler Davis
WHEN: February 11, 2015
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The peace sign formation is scheduled for 8:00 AM. SA Martinez will be on board mentoring students from 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM. There will be opportunities for footage of students composing and producing on the bus during this time. Please contact Bryce Quig-Hartman @ 707-654-6001 upon your arrival.
WHERE: Ojai Valley School
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA. 93023
About The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages. In its 18th year of touring, the Lennon Bus features the latest audio and video technology, gear and products. The concept began as an offshoot of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, dedicated to providing opportunities for both professional and amateur songwriters around the world; proceeds from which help support the Lennon Bus. The Lennon Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada year-round, providing free tours and workshops at schools, retailers, festivals, on tours with headlining artists, and at major industry conferences. Lennon Bus Europe began providing these same opportunities to the young people of Europe when it launched in Liverpool, UK in May 2013.
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is made possible by Yoko Ono Lennon and the following sponsors and contributors: Apple, NAMM, Montblanc, Adobe, OWC, Yamaha, Neutrik, Musician’s Friend, Gibson Guitars, Epiphone, Avid, Audio-Technica, Digital Media Academy, SESAC, Genelec, SSL, NewTek, True Religion, Thomann, TodoCast, IP Access, ZVEX Effects, Reflecmedia, Baker & McKenzie, JamHub, Sonicbids, Litepanels, Clear-Com, Anton/Bauer, AJA, DJI Innovations, Copperpeace, Applied Acoustics Systems, Mobile Roadie, McDSP, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, Noise Industries, JDI, iZotope, Mad Mimi, Ableton, Ampeg, Mackie, Guitar Player, Bass Player, Electronic Musician, Keyboard Magazine, Digital Rapids, SKB, Sonnet Technologies and LiveU.
For additional information about the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and to check on the tour dates and locations, visit www.lennonbus.org. For information about the John Lennon Songwriting Contest visit www.jlsc.com.