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September Newsletter – Rockschools Open Day and Registration

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Welcome back to a new Rockschools Year

‘Picnic in the Park’

Open Day on Saturday 10 September 2011

from 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm

at Nicholas Hawksmoor School, Towcester

We look forward to seeing you all again at our Annual Open Day and Registration where you can meet up with friends, listen to our bands and register for the new Rockschool year.

The Parents and Friends Association will be providing ‘Tuck Shop’ refreshments but do bring your own picnic, with wine and beer if you would like to, to enjoy at our ‘Picnic in the Park’, while you listen to our bands.

Bands will be playing outside if the weather is fine, or inside in the school hall if need be. All students who have individual guitar, drum, piano and singing tuition are invited to come and listen to our Rockschools bands and to register to join a band themselves if not already in one.

The Rockschools fees for this year are £98.00 per term. However there will be discounts for fees paid on the Registration Day:

  • £30.00 discount for the year – fee £264.00
  • £10.00 discount for the term – fee £88.00

Students unable to attend on this day can still take advantage of this discount by sending a registration form with payment of either of the above amounts, posted by Saturday 10 September, to Rockschools, Old Barn Cottage, 2 Pittams Lane, Wappenham, Northants., NN12 8SP.

All cheques are payable to Towcester Rockschool.

Fees for Individual Tuition are £148.00 per term of 10 weeks half-hour lessons.

All students will need to have a new registration form signed by parent/carer and student for this year. Forms are available now to download from the website www.rockschools.co.uk.

The 2011/12 Calendars for Towcester and Brackley are also available to download.

Any bands that would like to play on the day can have a practice session from 11.30 onwards. Please let Ros Miles know if you would like to take part on 07738 974220 or at rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk.

Please remember that although this may be a non-playing day for some of you it is an important Rockschools session for you all as I want to be able to discuss with each of you the band you would like to be with and plan your goals for the year with you. If anyone is unable to see me on the Registration Day please let me know at davidtaylor@rockschools.co.uk.

Please note that due to health and safety requirements all electrical equipment used at Rockschools must be PAT tested. We will be providing a free PAT test for all students’ equipment on Saturdays 1 and 8 October.

For any more information or if you have any queries regarding our Open Day please contact Ros Miles.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday 10 September,

David Taylor

Director

Rockschools

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April Newsletter

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Our second Easter Concert is being held at Nicholas Hawksmoor School, Towcester at 6.00pm on Saturday 2 April. Tickets are 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 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
  • Frances & Fusion
  • Ignite
  • Josh – Solo
  • Prestige
  • Pulse
  • Quantity
  • Raw Attitude
  • Red Dragons
  • Shellshock
  • Some Random 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.

Rockschools band Behind Closed Doors will open the Concert by playing ‘Gone Too Soon’, which is their tribute song to former band member Mark Tanton. Their CD will be on sale from Saturday at Rockschools and the song is also available now as a download from ITunes at:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/gone-too-soon-single/id427583555

Our thanks to Steve Morton and Toby Smith of Angelic Studios whose generosity made this recording possible and to those who helped with production and marketing, everyone giving their services free of charge, which means that all money raised from both the CD and iTunes will go to Meningitis UK in Mark’s name. The more downloads there are the higher it will be in the iTunes charts and the more there will be raised for Meningitis UK in Mark’s memory. So please download now and ask all you know to do so too.
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.

Our Summer term starts on Saturday 7 May at Towcester and on Tuesday 3 May in Brackley and Wednesday 4 May at Towcester in the evenings.
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.

Enjoy our final Easter concert and we look forward to seeing you again next term.

Wishing you a very happy Easter Holiday,

David Taylor
Director
Rockschools

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March Newsletter

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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News Update – Changes to Term Dates

Monday, March 7th, 2011

It has been necessary to make changes to Rockschools Term Dates for this year due to the extra Bank Holiday in April. Please note the following:

Towcester Rockschool and Individual Tuition – Saturday

There will be no Rockschool or tuition on Saturday 30 April.

Summer Term will start on Saturday 7 May.

There will be Rockschool on Saturday 16 July in the morning and our Concert for all schools at The Stables will be in the evening.

Brackley Rockschool and Individual Tuition – Tuesday

There will be no Rockschool or tuition on Tuesday 24 April.

There will be Rockschool and tuition on Tuesday 29 March instead.

Summer Term will start on Tuesday 3 May.

Bands will play in our Concert at The Stables on the evening of Saturday 16 July.

Towcester Rockschool and Individual Tuition- Wednesday

There will be no Rockschool or tuition on Wednesday 23 March or Wednesday 24 April.

There will be Rockschool and tuition on Wednesday 30 March and Wednesday 6 April instead.

Bands will play in our Concert at The Stables on the evening of Saturday 16 July.

The end of year Concert for all bands from all schools is on Saturday 16 July at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes.

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February Newsletter

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

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December Newsletter – Christmas Concert

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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Rockschools – November News Update

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,

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November Newsletter

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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July – Concert Details and Extra Practice Sessions

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Final arrangements are being made for our Rockschools Concert at The Stables on Saturday 17 July at 6.00pm. Students need to be there for 5.00pm to check in and store their instruments.

Bands playing are as follows:
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