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Friday, July 15th, 2011
A final reminder for our Rockschools Concert at The Stables on Saturday 16 July at 6.00pm – students need to arrive between 5.00 and 5.30pm to check in and store their instruments. Rockschool sessions in the morning are 9.30 to 11.00am and 11.00 to 12.30pm. Do remember this is an important last practice session for all bands. Individual tuition times for the morning were given last week.
Bands playing at The Stables include (in alphabetical order) -
- Acropolis
- Amp.ed Out
- Angels Endless
- Anonymos
- Bad Influence
- Behind Closed Doors
- BHG
- Breathe Deep
- Buried in a Bass Drum
- Checkmate
- D-Fault
- Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
- Elsewhere
- Epic Fail
- Ice Cold Jalapenos
- Ignite
- Jo Sophie & Ben
- Korrozion
- Mantis
- Mayhem
- Not Quite Human
- Prestige
- Pulse
- Raw Attitude
- RED
- Red Dragons
- Shellshock
- Short Notice
- Six Minute Gig
- Some Random Kids
- Soundwave
- State The Obvious
- Static
- The Performers
-plus some solo performances and other acts which will shown in the running order in the programme.
At the end of the evening there will a presentation of a very special new award, the Mark Tanton Trophy, which will be awarded annually to a student in recognition of an Outstanding Contribution to Rockschools throughout the year and in memory of a much loved former band member.
Rockschools bands have again been invited to play at the National Rock and Pop Festival on Monday 18 July at Birmingham Town Hall and there are still a few seats available on the coach which is leaving Towcester Leisure Centre at 10.30am and returning by about 11.30pm. More details about the festival from www.rockandpop.org.uk.
Rockschools bands have also been asked to play at Towcester Leisure Centre Olympics Open Day on Saturday 23 July from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Several of our bands will be performing, outside – weather permitting, at this event and there will also be a wide variety of activities inside and out throughout the day. More details from www.southnorthantsleisure.com/towcester.
Rockschools bands Prestige and Korrozion will be playing the opening set at the Brackley Festival Of Motorcycling on Sun 21st August from 11.00am and there are more details available from www.bfom.co.uk.
We will be holding our annual ‘Picnic in the Park’ Family Day at Nicholas Hawksmoor School on Saturday 10 September from 12.30pm with live music from 1.00pm. This event will include registration for our next Rockschools Year and our bands from these various summer events will be there to play.
For any more information on any of these events please contact Ros on 07738 974220 or at rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you all at The Stables on Saturday.
David Taylor
Director
Rockschools
Tags: bands, Brackley Festival of Motorcycling, concerts, dates, fundraising, National Rock and Pop Festival, Picnic in the Park, summer concert, the stables
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Final arrangements are being made for our Rockschools Concert at The Stables on Saturday 16 July at 6.00pm. Students need to arrive between 5.00 and 5.30pm to check in and store their instruments. Some tickets are still available and will be on sale for the last time at the Towcester Rockschool Tuckshop this Saturday afternoon, in the evening at Brackley on Tuesday and Towcester on Wednesday.
Please remember that students are expected to support all other bands during the concert and seating is provided for them. If any student cannot arrive by 5.30pm or need to leave before the end of the concert do let Ros know on 07738 974220 or at rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk by Saturday 9 July at the latest.
There will be Rockschool sessions on Saturday 16 July but they will be in the morning in order to allow time to prepare for the evening event. The usual 12.30pm session will be from 9.30 to 11.00am and the 3.00pm session from 11.00 to 12.30pm. This will be an important last practice session for all bands. Individual tuition will be in the morning too, teachers will inform students of the exact times at their lessons this Saturday. If you have any queries please contact Ros, as above, immediately. The last session for Brackley students will be on Tuesday 12 July at the usual time but there will be no individual tuition that evening.
Rockschools bands have again been invited to play at the National Rock and Pop Festival on Monday 18 July at Birmingham Town Hall. Bands chosen are Static, D-Fault, Korrozion, Behind Closed Doors and a solo performance from Frances Mitson. Rockschool students are all welcome to come to support our bands. We have booked a coach to take our bands and supporters which will leave Towcester Leisure Centre at 10.30am and return by about 11.30pm. Application forms for places need to be returned to Ros this Saturday. (Download National Rock and Pop Application Form)
Congratulation to Behind Closed Doors for winning the Woodford Halse Fete Battle of the Bands last week and our thanks to all our Towcester Rockschool bands who took part and played so well. Thank you too to our Brackley bands State The Obvious and Short Notice who played at Brackley Scouts Fete the same day and gave a great performance.
With such talent at Rockschools we look forward to yet another fantastic Rockschools Concert!
Tags: bands, battle of the bands, concerts, dates, National Rock and Pop Festival, summer concert, the stables
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Rockschools bands are now all set to play at Midsummer Music on Friday 17 June in Towcester Town Hall from 7.30pm. Tickets are available for the whole Midsummer Music weekend or for Friday night only at just £3 on the door.
Bands playing include -
- Static
- D-Fault
- Ice Cold Jalapenos
- Anonymos
- The Performers
- Jonnie Blunsdon – drum solo
- Elsewhere
- Behind Closed Doors
- Breathe Deep
- Korrozion
- Epic Fail
Do come and give them all your support. All Rockschools students, friends and families are welcome to come and watch our bands, and as the venue is open to the public, it is a great opportunity for our bands to play to a wider audience. The usual refreshments from our Rockschools Tuckshop will be available but do bring your own to complement these if you would like to.
The final running order will be confirmed on the night but band members are asked to be there by 7.00pm unless otherwise advised by Ros. Any queries please contact Ros on 07738 974220 or at rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk.
Tickets are also now available for our end of year concert at The Stables, at which all Rockschools bands will play. Ticket numbers are limited so do get them as soon as you can.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday night.
David Taylor
Rockschools
Tags: bands, concerts, dates, Midsummer Music, towcester
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
Our first Easter Concert is being held at Nicholas Hawksmoor School, Towcester at 6.00pm on Saturday 26 March with the second one on Saturday 2 April. Tickets still available from the Parents Association at the Tuck Shop and each ticket is a numbered entry to the Grand Prize Draw.
Bands playing on Saturday 26 March are:
- Bad Influence
- Behind Closed Doors
- Breathe Deep
- D-Fault
- Elsewhere
- Epic Fail
- Frances
- Ice Cold Jalapenos
- Korrozion
- Mantis
- Mayhem
- Not Quite Human
- RED
- Short Notice
- Six Minute Gig
- Soundwave
- State The Obvious
- Static
- The Uproar
Bands playing on Saturday 2 April are:
- Acropolis
- Amped Out
- Anonymos
- Behind Closed Doors
- BHG
- Buried In A Bass Drum
- Checkmate
- D-Fault
- Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
- Epic Fail
- Ignite
- Josh
- Prestige
- Pulse
- Quantity
- Raw Attitude
- Red Dragons
- Shellshock
- Some Ransom Kids
- Sophie & Jo
- Static
- The Bandits
- The Performers
- The Uproar
Please note: these lists are in alphabetical order and the running order will be shown in the programmes.
Bands attending Rockschool at 12.30pm may go home at 3.00pm and return at 5.30pm, or if necessary may remain at Rockschool until 5.30pm. However, they may not leave the premises so will need to bring plenty of food and drink with them for the afternoon and evening. Bands attending at 3.00pm will need to remain in the school for the start of the concert. Parents and carers wishing to bring in food (i.e. McDonalds etc.) for students must do so by 5.30 at the latest as food cannot be eaten in the Hall. All bands will sit in the Hall to watch others perform throughout the concert.
Many thanks to all Rockschools parents and students for their support of ‘Mark’s Charity Gig’ at Campion School on Wednesday. Our Rockschools bands played fantastic sets and the event was a huge success in raising funds for Meningitis UK in memory of Mark Tanton. The song ’Gone Too Soon’, written and recorded by Mark’s band members, Behind Closed Doors, is about to be released as a CD and will also be available as a download from ITunes and preorders for the CD can be placed on Saturday at the concert, with all money raised going to Meningitis UK.
Our Summer term starts on Saturday 7 May at Towcester and our Summer Concert is on Saturday 16 July at 6.00pm at The Stables, Milton Keynes, where we would like all band members to be available to play. Further details will be available next term but a reminder that Towcester Rockschool will be in the morning from 9.30 on that day.
We look forward to seeing you at the first of our Easter concerts.
David Taylor
Director
Rockschools
Tags: bands, concerts, dates, easter, summer concert, the stables
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Friday, March 11th, 2011
We are now busy planning our Easter Concerts at Nicholas Hawksmoor School, Towcester at 6.00pm on Saturday 26 March and Saturday 2 April. Tickets are on sale from the Parents Association at the Tuck Shop from this Saturday. Prices are as last year at £5.00 adults, £3.00 children and £13.00 for a Family ticket.
Bands playing on Saturday 26 March are:
- Bad Influence
- Behind Closed Doors
- Breathe Deep
- D-Fault
- Elsewhere
- Epic Fail
- Ice Cold Jalapenos
- Korrozion
- Mantis
- Mayhem
- Not Quite Human
- Prestige
- RED
- Short Notice
- Six Minute Gig
- Soundwave
- State The Obvious
- Static
- The Uproar
- Bands playing on Saturday 2 April are:
- Acropolis
- Amped Out
- Anonymos
- Behind Closed Doors
- BHG
- Buried In A Bass Drum
- Checkmate
- D-Fault
- Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
- Epic Fail
- Ignite
- Prestige
- Pulse
- Quantity
- Raw Attitude
- Red Dragons
- Shellshock
- Some Ransom Kids
- Sophie & Jo
- Static
- The Bandits
- The Performers
- The Uproar
Please note this is in alphabetical order and the running orders will be available in the programmes.
For those new to our concerts please note that bands attending Rockschool at 12.30pm may go home at 3.00pm and return at 5.30pm, or if necessary may remain at Rockschool until 5.30pm. However, they may not leave the premises so will need to bring plenty of food and drink with them for the afternoon and evening. Bands attending at 3.00pm will need to remain in the school for the start of the concert. Parents and carers wishing to bring in food (i.e. McDonalds etc.) for students must do so by 5.30 at the latest as food cannot be eaten in the Hall. All bands will sit in the Hall to watch others perform throughout the concert.
All students who attend any of our Rockschools for individual tuition are most welcome to come to our concerts and if any would like to join one of our bands we have places available for all ages and abilities. Please contact David Taylor at davidtaylor@rockschools.co.uk for further information.
Fundraising is continuing for Meningitis UK in memory of Mark Tanton with a gig at Campion School, Bugbrooke on Wednesday 23 March where several Rockschools bands will be playing. For tickets please see Ollie McGurk at Rockschool on Saturdays or contact Ros on 07738 974220.
The date of our Summer Concert is now confirmed as Saturday 16 July at The Stables, Milton Keynes. We would like all band members to be available to play on that date. Towcester Rockschool will be in the morning from 9.30 on that day.
Meanwhile we look forward to seeing you all at our Rockschools Easter Concerts at Nicholas Hawksmoor School.
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Saturday, February 12th, 2011
We have made a fantastic start to our first term of 2011 with all bands working well and we have also been pleased to welcome several new students to our bands or for individual tuition. Thank you to all who have paid for this term and could those whose fees are still outstanding please see Ros on Saturday. We are already approaching the half-term break of this Spring Term and there will be no Rockschool on Saturdays 19 and 26 February or on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 February.
We are now busy planning our Easter Concerts at Nicholas Hawksmoor School, Towcester.
Bands playing on Saturday 26 March are:
- Bad Influence
- Behind Closed Doors
- Breathe Deep
- D_Fault
- Elsewhere
- Epic Fail
- Ice Cold Jalapenos
- Korrozion
- Mantis
- Mayhem
- Not Quite Human
- Prestige
- RED
- Short Notice
- Six Minute Gig
- Sophie & Jo
- Soundwave
- State The Obvious
- Static
- The Uproar
Bands playing on Saturday 2 April are:
- Acropolis
- Amped Out
- Anonymos
- Behind Closed Doors
- BHG
- Buried In A Bass Drum
- Checkmate
- Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
- Epic Fail
- Ignite
- Pulse
- Quantity
- Raw Attitude
- Red Dragons
- Shellshock
- Some Ransom Kids
- Static
- The Bandits
- The Performers
- The Uproar
Please note this is in alphabetical order and not running order. Further details will be available after half-term or from Ros on 07738 974220 or at rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk.
We have entered several bands for this year’s Music for Youth National Festival and will be videoing them on Saturday 5 March so that their recorded entries can be submitted. It is therefore important that bands which have been recorded are available for filming that day.
Fundraising is continuing for Meningitis UK in memory of Mark Tanton with a gig at Campion School, Bugbrooke on Wednesday 23 March where several Rockschools bands will be playing. For tickets please see Ollie McGurk at Rockschool on Saturdays or contact Ros on 07738 974220.
The date of our Summer Concert has again had to be changed due to the Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday 10 July and we now plan to hold it on Saturday 17 July at The Stables, Milton Keynes. We would like all band members to be available to play on that date.
Meanwhile we look forward to completing another successful term of Rockschools.
David Taylor
Director
Rockschools
Tags: bands, concerts, dates, fundraising, national music for youth, nicholas hawksmoor, summer concert, the stables, towcester
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Welcome back to Rockschools and best wishes for 2011 to you all. We hope you all had a fantastic time over Christmas and the New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone again at the start of our Spring Term. Rockschool at Towcester starts on Saturday 8 January, followed by Brackley on Tuesday 11 January and Towcester evening on Wednesday 12 January. Individual tuition at all schools starts on these dates too.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our concerts at the end of last term and to all in the audience for their support of the bands. The standard of performance from all bands was excellent and there is lots of potential for us to build on for next term, well done to all. Thank you too to all who so generously supported the collections at the concerts for Meningitis UK which raised a grand total of £563.96 for the Mark Tanton Tribute Fund.
Rockschools fees are due on the first week of term and prompt payment would be appreciated. Due to ever increasing costs it has become necessary to introduce a rise in fees for these next two terms to £92.00 per term. Yearly paid fees will not be affected and there will be no increase in individual tuition fees.
We still have places for students who attend any of our Rockschools for individual tuition to join our bands in Rockschools where we cater for all ages and abilities. Please contact David Taylor at davidtaylor@rockschools.co.uk for further information. There are also places left for tuition in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Keyboard and Singing at all centres. If you are interested in booking lessons please contact Ros Miles on 07738 974220 or rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Saturday 8 January or during the following week.
David Taylor
Director
Rockschools
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Our second Christmas Concert is being held at Nicholas Hawksmoor School on Saturday 4 December at 6.00pm. More tickets will be available on Saturday from 12.30 and each ticket is a numbered entry to the Grand Prize Draw.
This concert is again dedicated to Mark Tanton and members of his band will be collecting for Meningitis UK during the evening. Thank you to all who gave their support last week and we look forward to your support this week too.
The updated list of Bands playing on Saturday 4 December is:
- Acropolis
- Amp.ed Out
- Anonymos
- Behind Closed Doors
- Breathe Deep
- Buried In A Bass Drum
- Checkmate
- D-Fault
- Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
- Elsewhere
- Epic Fail
- Frances & Harry
- Ignite
- Jo & Sophie
- Mayhem
- Pulse
- Red Dragons
- Shapes In Space
- Short Notice
- Six Minute Gig
- Some Random Kids
- State The Obvious
- Static & Finale
- The Producers
- The Uproar
- White Lightning
Please note: this list is in alphabetical order and the running order will be shown in the programme.
Bands attending Rockschool at 12.30pm may go home at 3.00pm and return at 5.30pm, or if necessary may remain at Rockschool until 5.30pm. However, they may not leave the premises so will need to bring plenty of food and drink with them for the afternoon and evening. Bands attending at 3.00pm will need to remain in the school for the start of the concert. Parents and carers wishing to bring in food (i.e. McDonalds etc.) for students must do so by 5.30 at the latest as food cannot be eaten in the Hall. Bands will be able to sit in the Hall to watch others perform throughout the concert, depending on seating availability.
We look forward to seeing you at our second Christmas Concert and wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year. Next term begins on Saturday 8 January 2011.
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Friday, November 26th, 2010
A reminder to you all that the first of our Christmas Concerts is being held at Nicholas Hawksmoor School on Saturday 27 November at 6.00pm. Some tickets are still available and each ticket is a numbered entry to the Grand Prize Draw which will be held at the end of the concert. This year we have a first prize of £50 and second prize of £25 Waitrose vouchers and please remember that the lucky ticket holders must be present to receive their prize.
This concert and our concert next week is dedicated to Mark Tanton and members of his band will be collecting for Meningitis UK during the evening and we would ask you to please give them your support.
The updated list of Bands playing on Saturday 27 November is:
- Behind Closed Doors
- BHG
- D_Fault
- Epic Fail
- Frances – solo
- Ice Cold Jalapenos
- Josh – solo
- Korrosion
- Not Quite Human
- Platform 7
- Prestige & Finale
- Quantity
- Raw Attitude
- RED
- Static
- The Uproar
- Today Is Thursday
Please note: this list is in alphabetical order and the running order will be shown in the programme.
Bands attending Rockschool at 12.30pm may go home at 3.00pm and return at 5.30pm, or if necessary may remain at Rockschool until 5.30pm. However, they may not leave the premises so will need to bring plenty of food and drink with them for the afternoon and evening. Bands attending at 3.00pm will need to remain in the school for the start of the concert. Parents and carers wishing to bring in food (i.e. McDonalds etc.) for students must do so by 5.30 at the latest as food cannot be eaten in the Hall. All bands will sit in the Hall to watch others perform throughout the concert.
We look forward to seeing you at the first of our Christmas Concerts,
Tags: bands, christmas, concerts, dates, fundraising, nicholas hawksmoor, towcester
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Friday, November 12th, 2010
We are now coming to the end of our Autumn Term at Rockschools and all bands are busy preparing for our Christmas Concerts. These are being held at Nicholas Hawksmoor School on Saturday 27 November and Saturday 4 December, both starting at 6.00pm. Ticket prices remain the same as last year at £5 for adults, £3 for children and £13 for a Family Ticket.
Tickets will be on sale from Saturday 13 November, each ticket will be a numbered entry to the Grand Prize Draw which will be held at the end of each concert. This year we have a first prize of £50 and second prize of £25 Waitrose vouchers for each concert and please remember that the lucky ticket holders must be present to receive their prize.
Bands playing on Saturday 27 November are:-
- Anonymos
- Behind Closed Doors
- Black Salmon
- D-Fault
- Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
- Epic Fail
- Ice-Cold Jalapenos
- Korrozion
- Not Quite Human
- On the Edge
- Platform 7
- Prestige
- Quantity
- RED
- Six Minute Gig
- Static
- The Uproar
- Today is Thursday
Bands playing on Saturday 4 December are:-
- Alistair Bain Band
- Acropolis
- Amp.ed Out
- Behind Closed Doors
- Breathe Deep
- Buried in a Bass Drum
- Checkmate
- D-Fault
- Elsewhere
- Epic Fail
- Ignite
- Jo and Sophie
- Mayhem
- Prestige
- Pulse
- Red Dragons
- Shapes In Space
- Short Notice (Brackley)
- Some Random Kids
- State The Obvious (Brackley)
- Static
- The Uproar
- White Lightning (Brackley)
These lists are in alphabetical order and the running order will be shown in the programme. If there are any queries about the name of the band that any student is in or specific performance times please contact Ros at rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk or on 07738 974220.
Bands attending Rockschool at 12.30pm may go home at 3.00pm and return at 5.30pm, or if necessary may remain at Rockschool until 5.30pm. However, they may not leave the premises so will need to bring plenty of food and drink with them for the afternoon and evening. Bands attending at 3.00pm will need to remain in the school for the start of the concert. Parents and carers wishing to bring in food (i.e. McDonalds etc.) for students must do so by 5.30 at the latest as food cannot be eaten in the Hall. All bands will sit in the Hall to watch others perform throughout the concert.
All students who attend any of our Rockschools for individual tuition are most welcome to come to our concerts and if any would like to join one of our bands we have places available for all ages and abilities. Please contact David Taylor at davidtaylor@rockschools.co.uk for further information.
We look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas Concerts,
David Taylor
Director
Rockschools
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