Trevecca hosts Christian rockers at first Camp Electric

Nashville, Tennessee

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Move over country music. Here comes the next generation of Christian musicians.

When Camp Electric opened Sunday, June 29, on the campus of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, more than 1,000 young, aspiring Christian musicians invaded Music City, USA. Those 1,000 teens came from 48 states and Canada to be part of the “First Interactive Worship Rock n’ Roll Music Camp” because they wanted careers as Christian musicians.

Camp Electric participants interacted with 40-plus leading Christian musicians and clinicians who taught band dynamics, the art of leading worship, and performance skills. The classes were interactive. Among those teaching were Tom Jackson and Steven Douglas Losey. Jackson, who teaches professional musicians how to perform live onstage and how to develop their musical acts, shared his expertise. Losey, a rock and roll journalist for FOX Detroit, is a college professor and worship leader and has been a part of the music industry for 20 years.

Other musicians who taught were: Brian Haley, drummer for Toby Mac; Justin York, lead guitarist for Steven Curtis Chapman; Michael Wittig, bass player for Pillar; Daniel Carson, lead guitarist for Chris Tomlin; and Dave Luetkenhoelter, bass player for Kutless.

Added attractions for the week were concerts by a special mystery artist and performances by well-known Christian artists, including Toby Mac, Leeland, Pillar, Britt Nicole, and Phil Joel. David Nasser, a speaker, author, and minister from Alabama, provided inspirational messages.

Some of the most experienced people in the Christian music industry shared the secrets of their success. In addition, the camp staff was committed to providing aspiring musicians “an opportunity to maximize their individual potential as well as to grow in their spiritual walk.”

Local businesses and organizations were also involved with this event. The Gospel Music Channel was on campus filming Camp Electric for its “Industry Insider” and “Kitchen Sink” segments.

“In a world of bad news, it is exciting to see a new generation communicating good news through Christian rock. Trevecca joins this cause with the addition of its Center for Worship Arts,” says Trevecca President Dan Boone.

Photo galleries and interviews with the artists are available on www.trevecca.edu.
--TNU

 

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