Stanton's exclusive three-day music camp celebrates the legacy and rich musical tradition that is uniquely 'New Orleans'. From Mardi Gras Indian and Second Line drumming to the evolution of Jazz and Funk, students will enjoy three days of hands-on drumming.

They are also offered live performances, a private tour of the US Mint's New Orleans Jazz exhibit and much more.

About the drum camp
The Spirit of New Orleans drum camp will offer a limited number of students the chance to play with and learn from Stanton Moore in an ultra-intensive classroom setting. Each student will play on an individual practice drum kit allowing for an incredibly intense, educational experience that guarantees results.

All Spirit of New Orleans drum camp packages include discounted admission to evening performances. Students will also be able to play and participate in a Second Line procession on the grounds of the Old US Mint.

About the Old US Mint
Located at 400 Esplanade Street, The Old US Mint is the only building in America to have served both as a United States and a Confederate Mint.

Guests of Stanton Moore's Spirit of New Orleans' drum camp will be given an exclusive tour of this historic building's New Orleans Jazz exhibit featuring sheet music and instruments including Louis Armstrong's first coronet and items from New Orleans' jazz drumming legend Baby Dodds among other music memorabilia chronicling the history of Jazz from its humble beginnings on the streets of New Orleans. The new photography gallery portrays a new generation of New Orleans performers.

About Stanton Moore
A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a highly respected drummer and authority on New Orleans' musical history who has toured the world as a performer and educator, garnering accolades for his superb drumming skills, clinics and for his popular 'Groove Alchemy' book and dvd.

In addition, Stanton has released a number of educational products celebrating New Orleans drumming styles including the book Taking it to the Streets, as well as his dvd series 'A Modern Approach to New Orleans Drumming' and 'A Traditional Approach to New Orleans Drumming'.

Stanton Moore is also the co-owner of Crescent Cymbals and regularly performs with Galactic as well as The Stanton Moore Trio and Dragon Smoke (featuring Ivan Neville), Leo Nocentelli (The Meters) Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Anders Osborne and many others.

Sponsors of Stanton's Spirit of New Orleans drum camp include: Gretsch Drums, Crescent Cymbals, Latin Percussion (LP), Vic Firth, Remo drumheads, DW, Puresound, Cympad, Roland, TightScrew, Gator Cases, and Audix Microphones.

More info and registration
To register for Stanton Moore's Spirit of New Orleans drum camp, please visit www.muso-mart.com