Auditions
Rockit Academy 2025 Summer 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 a six week summer 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. This audition is applied toward summer enrollment. If you are already enrolled in the spring session, you do not need to audition for the summer session.
Important Dates
| Auditions | Saturday, June 21th, 2025, 10AM-4PM during your assigned time. |
| Orientation for new students | Saturday, June 28th, 2025, 11AM |
| Summer Concert | Sunday, August 10th, 2025, 3PM, Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park |
| 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. |
SUMMER SESSION: 6 weeks of rehearsals begin on Tuesday, July 1st and end on Saturday, Aug 9th.
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. Space is limited.
- Continued participation in the program is contingent on enrollment in private instruction with the Rockit Academy. Missing multiple private lessons may result in loss of song and/or scholarship.
- 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. Missing multiple band rehearsals may result in loss of song and/or scholarship. 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.
SUMMER SESSION FEE:
$450
Private Instruction
$250 due the first of each month, includes one-hour weekly private instruction.
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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, June 20th. You will be notified of your audition results by Friday, June 27th.