GRCB empowers girls, women, and youth and adults with marginalized gender identities to believe in themselves by building a supportive community that fosters self-expression, confidence, and collaboration through music education and performance. We are thrilled to be piloting our first VIRTUAL SESSION!

More and more artists are making their own tracks at home - from local talent like Lavagxrl and Oompa to international sensations like Billie Eilish and Doja Cat. How do they do it?! Support youth, ages 10-17, as they learn how to use a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and dive into recording and producing original songs of their own!

During Digital Audio Week, volunteers will support youth as they...
- Collaborate with real bandmates in a virtual space!
- Write and record an original song with their bandmates!
- Learn how to use basic tools common to all DAWs!

GRCB's Rock Remote: Digital Audio Week (DAW) will be taking place MONDAY- SATURDAY JULY 26-31, 2021!

The Monday-Friday portion runs from 9:45AM-3:00PM. The schedule includes a combination of collaborative on-screen time, independent work time, and breaks. The showcase takes place on Saturday July 31st from 4:30-5:30PM. All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation for their session on the Sunday before the session, Sunday July 25th, and additional training for Band Coaches and DAW Instructors is required.

Sample Monday-Friday Day at Digital Audio Week*:
9:30-9:45 Volunteer Check In
9:45-10:30 Warm Up and Activities
10:35-12:00 Instruction & Collaborative Work Time
12:00-12:30 Lunch (Off Screen Break)
12:30-1:00 Guest Artist/Workshop
1:05-2:30 Independent Writing and Work Time (Off Screen, Support Available)
2:30-3:00 Group Debrief
3:00-3:30 Volunteer Debrief
*Plenty of Stretch & Off Screen Breaks will be scheduled throughout the day - schedule is subject to change but will be finalized by the time of acceptance into the session.

While it is beneficial for some roles to be able to commit to the full schedule, we understand that volunteering your time in this capacity is not always possible and can work to accommodate part time schedules!

DAW INSTRUCTOR
Are you already well-versed in using Soundtrap, or a similar DAW, and excited to show youth how to use it? Have you been thinking about learning Soundtrap but already have experience teaching in general? You should be a DAW INSTRUCTOR!
Time commitment: Pre Session Training (see below), Sunday Orientation, Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and/or 12:00-3:30pm, Saturday Showcase. (if you are unable to commit to full the week but you are interested in this position, please indicate below and we can try to work with your schedule!)

BAND COACH
Volunteer as a positive musical mentor for a band of youth working together the first time! Work directly with a group of 3-4 youth as they learn to utilize a Digital Audio Workstation (Soundtrap) and collaboratively write a song together - in one week! Sound good? You’d make a great BAND COACH! Time Commitment: Pre Session Training (see below), Sunday Orientation, Monday-Friday 12:00-3:30pm, Saturday Showcase. (If you are unable to commit to full the week but you are interested in this position, please indicate below and we can try to work with your schedule!)

SUPPORT CREW
No musical experience necessary! This is an essential role in making Rock Remote a smooth sailing ship! Support youth, volunteers and organizers throughout the day as we welcome youth and volunteers, make sure everyone is able to get to where they need to go and document the program! Time commitment: As little as one afternoon during the week up to full week commitment.

GUEST ARTISTS & WORKSHOP LEADERS
Seeking knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic performers, creators, and presenters who can speak/demonstrate on relevant topics to a group of 24 youth! Time Commitment: One day during week, 12:15-1:15PM

Additional information on each of these roles is within this application!

In addition to the Volunteer Orientation on July 25th, additional training is mandatory for Band Coaches and Instructors. Volunteers may test out of some training aspects if previous experience is proficient. These trainings are optional for Support Crew, Guests Artists and Workshop Leaders but we encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills if they are interested!
 
Training time:
--Soundtrap “certified expert” level 1 Training (self-led, 2 hours maximum, with support from program coordinators if needed); level 2 optional
--Zoom Teaching & Tech Training (~30 Minutes) - Volunteers may test out if previous experience is proficient

VIRTUAL PLATFORMS:
Digital Audio Week will be taking place via Zoom and we will be using Soundtrap, a free Digital Audio Workstation platform!

TECH REQUIREMENTS:
All necessary for Instructors Band Coaches, requirements for Support Crew & Guests are marked with ^
GRCB has a limited amount of hardware to loan for Digital Audio Week. If you need to borrow a device or need internet support for DAW, please let us know within the application and someone will be in touch to coordinate.

Hardware:
-Computer that can run Zoom and Chrome^
-Reliable internet connection^
-Headphones recommended - not strictly necessary but more fun is possible.
-Microphone → Smartphone/built-in computer or webcam mic is enough! Also ok to use a smartphone or other digital recorder and upload files from it to the computer
-Computer Mouse - not strictly necessary but much easier to use software with mouse vs a trackpad.

System Requirements:
-Computer: Chrome recommended for maximum functionality.

Internet Connection and Speed:
-https://support.soundtrap.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000430253-The-recommended-minimum-bandwidth 
-To test your connection and speed, while connected to internet, go here (https://www.speedtest.net), hit “go,” and wait for ping, upload, and download speeds to be displayed

GRCB volunteer positions are open to women and adults with marginalized gender identities, 19 years and older. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports and welcomes a wide range of marginalized gender identities and expressions. If you feel like this space is for you, it likely is.

All volunteer applicants new to GRCB will be interviewed. To ensure the safety of our youth and volunteers, we are required to perform CORI Background Checks on ALL of our volunteers. A past conviction does not necessarily exclude you from volunteering with GRCB and multiple factors are considered.

Space for volunteers is limited, please apply early for best consideration.

YOU ROCK!