Sonny Emory

Sonny Emory Drumset Camp 2008
Come study with the pros and become a great musician! World renowned drummer and Grammy Award Winner Sonny Emory is a native Atlantan, who received his first drumset at age four. He is probably best known for his groundbreaking drumming with Earth, Wind, and Fire and for his innovative visual effects during live performances that include exciting stick-twirling and backsticking techniques.
Come join with Sonny and a staff of professional working musicians as they share their talent and techniques used to become a great musician.
2008 Guest Artists include:
Clinics and Master Classes are taught by:
Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz)
Teddy Campbell (American Idol Band)
Ivan Hampden (Luther Vandross)
Taku Hirano (Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks)
Gene Lake (David Sanborn/Me' Shell Ndege Ocello)
Oscar Seaton, Jr (Lionel Ritchie)
Marcus William (Tyler Perry)
Sonny Emory (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Staff and guest artists may change due to performance schedules of the artist.
2008 Camp Instructors Include:
Joe Bergamini (Broadway)
Kinah Boto (Nneena Freelon)
Jack Bell (retired ASO)
Bill Wilder (ASO)
Dr. Frank Clark (GA Tech)
John Lawless (Atlanta Opera)
Bernard Linnette (Independent)
Chris Moore (GA Tech)
Rafael Pereira (Independent)
Marcus Reddick (Mercer University)
Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks Band)
Jeff Wilkinson (Independent)
Camp Objectives
Educational - hands on learning in a small group environment
Disciplinary - learn what it takes to succeed in the "real world"
Promote team work
Build self esteem
Refine listening and retention skills
Provide drumset/percussion education for children and music educators
Curriculum Overview
Rudimental studies
Drumset styles
How to practice
Basic recording techniques on drumset
History of great drumset players
Metronome studies
Mallet studies
The tuition is $525 for Day Camper (Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM), $800 for Overnight Campers
Tuition includes:
Daily Instruction
Lunch & Snack
Use of Practice Pads
Drumsticks
T-shirt and Bandana
Admission to Clinics
Ages 11 and Up and All Skill Levels Welcomed!
Registration starts April 1st, Registration Deadline is May 10th
For additional information, please visit www.sonnye.com
Sonny endorses YAMAHA Drums, ZILDJIAN Cymbals and Drumsticks, Shure Microphones, Meyers Sound Systems, Toca Percussion, and LP Percussions.