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The Rock Block is part of the Girls Rock Institute at the Rock and Roll Camp for Girls in Portland, Oregon. The organization is now in its seventh year and has spawned rock camps in other cities and even other countries. Hear how it all got started and how the current staff are continuing to empower girls ages 8-18 through music.
This piece was originally part of a half-hour show about women teaching women, but I think it stands pretty well on it's own. The end credits are optional. You can leave them in or just have an anchor say them at the end of the piece. All the kids' parents have signed media release forms.
Please credit Julie Sabatier (Sah-bah-tee-ay) as the host and producer of Destination DIY.
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Piece Description
The Rock Block is part of the Girls Rock Institute at the Rock and Roll Camp for Girls in Portland, Oregon. The organization is now in its seventh year and has spawned rock camps in other cities and even other countries. Hear how it all got started and how the current staff are continuing to empower girls ages 8-18 through music. This piece was originally part of a half-hour show about women teaching women, but I think it stands pretty well on it's own. The end credits are optional. You can leave them in or just have an anchor say them at the end of the piece. All the kids' parents have signed media release forms. Please credit Julie Sabatier (Sah-bah-tee-ay) as the host and producer of Destination DIY.
Broadcast History
This was originally broadcast on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, Oregon as part of a half hour, monthly show called "DIY, Portland."
Timing and Cues
The Rock and Roll Camp for Girls started in Portland, Oregon, but has spread to many other cities. Julie Sabatier visits Rock Block, the after school program that's part of the original rock camp.
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