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July News Update – The Stables

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

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July Newsletter

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!

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May Newsletter

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

This is a very short half-term for Rockschools so Saturday 21May is the last session until Saturday 11 June.

Thank you to all who have paid fees for this term, for all who have not yet paid fees are required on Saturday 21 May. Fees are £92.00 for Rockschool and £145.00 for Individual Tuition, payable to Towcester Rockschool Ltd. Any queries please contact Ros on 07738 974220 or rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk. There will be no Rockschools from Saturdays 28 May to 4 June.

Rockschools is playing at Towcester Racecourse at their Family Fun Day on Monday 30 May. Entry is free for under 16s and free passes are available for 16-18s Rockschool students and friends. Free passes need to be collected from Ros on Saturday. All band members playing and student staff helpers need to collect passes from Ros too. Bands taking part are:-

Prestige
Static
The Uproar
Epic Fail
D-Fault
Behind Closed Doors
Fusion

Do come and give them your support. Further details of the event can be found at www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk.

Rockschools band Korrozion are playing a 90 minute set at a charity event sponsored by Guinness at the Barley Mow, Cosgrove, MK19 7JD on Sunday 22nd May. The event is in aid of the Matt Hampson Trust. Rugby fans will know that Matt was a Leicester and England U21 rugby player who was paralysed playing rugby. They expect about 400 people to attend including some Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers Rugby stars. For more information on the trust go to www.walk4matt.org. Korrozion have also been entered in the Young Chamber Battle of the Bands with the opportunity of winning through to play at the O2 London finals.

Vote for them online at www.youngchamber.com. Click on ‘Battle of the Bands 2011’, click on ‘view and vote for the bands’ and then listen to and vote for Korrozion which are the first band listed.

A further reminder that Tom Mitson will be with us again on Saturday 21 May to PAT test any equipment students bring to use at Rockschools.

David Taylor
Director
Rockschools

Tags: concerts, Midsummer Music, National Rock and Pop Festival, summer, summer concert, the stables, Towcester Racecourse
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May Newsletter

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Welcome back to Rockschools for the Summer Term. Thank you all for your hard work and support at our Easter Concerts and to the students who all performed so well. Once again the standard of performance was excellent and we had lots of encouraging feedback from audiences on both nights. Welcome too to those students who are joining us this term for the first time.

A reminder to all who have not yet paid, fees for this term are now due and payment by Saturday 14 May is requested. This is a short half-term so prompt payment would be appreciated. Fees are £92.00 for Rockschool and £145.00 for Individual Tuition, payable to Towcester Rockschool Ltd. Any queries please contact Ros on 07738 974220 or rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk. There will be no Rockschools from Saturdays 28 May to 4 June.

We have lots of events planned for this term beginning with a day at Towcester Racecourse. Rockschools has been invited to play at the Racecourse at their Family Fun Day on Monday 30 May where they will be running a Rockschools Race. Bands taking part are:-

Prestige
Static
The Uproar
Epic Fail
D-Fault
Behind Closed Doors
Fusion

Do come and give them your support. The event is for all ages with gates open at 12.00 and racing starting at 2.00pm. Entry is free for under 16s and we are being given free passes for 16-18 year old Rockschools students and their friends. All who would like passes need to order them from Ros on Saturday 14 May to collect on Saturday 21 May. Further details of the event can be found at www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk.

Tom Mitson will be with us again on Saturdays 14 and 21 May to PAT test any equipment students bring to use at Rockschool which has not yet been tested and does not have a passed sticker. Would all students with electric guitars, bass, keyboard or electric drums also remember to bring their own named extension lead which can be plugged into the extension lead with circuit breaker supplied by Rockschools so that each room can access one circuit breaker and Tom will then PAT test these too.

Another successful Rockschools band, Korrozion, have been entered in the Young Chamber Battle of the Bands with the opportunity of winning through to play at the O2 London finals. Please give them your support and vote for them online at www.youngchamber.com. Click on ‘Battle of the Bands 2011’, click on ‘view and vote for the bands’ and then listen to and vote for Korrozion which are the first band listed.

Thank you for your continuing support for Behind Closed Doors and Meningitis UK. The launch of their CD Gone Too Soon was a great success and it is on sale now in several music shops in our local areas. If you ordered a CD at the Easter Concert and have not yet received your copy please see Ros. There are also more copies available for any still wishing to purchase.

Other events our bands will be playing at include Midsummer Music on Friday 17 June, our end of year concert at The Stables for all bands on Saturday 16 July and the National Rock and Pop Festival on Monday 18 July. Tickets for The Stables concert will be available shortly.

Meanwhile we look forward to a very happy and productive Summer Term.

David Taylor
Director
Rockschools

Tags: dates, Midsummer Music, music for youth national festival, national music for youth, National Rock and Pop Festival, the stables, towcester, Towcester Racecourse
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Rockschools Easter Concerts

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

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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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Final Details of Concert and Practice Sessions

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Final Details of Concert and Practice Sessions

The Stables Saturday 17 July 6.00pm.

Students need to be at The Stables for 5.00pm to check in and store their instruments. The Bar and Café areas will be open with drinks and some light refreshments available. There is plenty of open space around the theatre so if the weather permits you may like to bring a picnic.

The running order of Bands is:

Prestige
Red Dragons
Not Quite Human
Antarctic Monkeys
Dropkick Murphy
Ignite
Today is Thursday
Ellen & Georgie
Reflection
The Starburst
When’s Tuck
RED
Josh Prestige
State The Obvious
Fish Puppets
Locked and Loaded
Quantity
Skeleton Crew
Black Salmon
Krieg

Interval

Turn It Down
The Interval
Six Minute Gig
Desert Quarters
The Statement
Acropolis
Sophie & Ben
Elsewhere
Collision
Switch
The Muppets
Frances & Harry
Behind Closed Doors
Epic Fail
D-Fault
The Uproar
Static & Finale

Please remember that students are expected to support all other bands during the concert and seating is provided for them. If you have not done so already do let Ros know asap if any student cannot be there for the whole evening, on 07738 974220 or rosmiles@rockschools.co.uk.

All student’s instruments will be kept in a secure area until the end of the concert when it can be collected. Any student needing to leave before the Finale must advise Ros first.

Practice Sessions Saturday 17 July at Towcester

Each session will be for about 1 hour

9.30:

Collision
The Starburst
Ignite
D-Fault
Turn It Down
Skeleton Crew
Desert Quarters
Antarctic Monkeys
Not Quite Human
Quantity
Epic Fail
Today is Thursday

10.30:

Behind Closed Door
Acropolis (if required)
Six Minute Gig
Elsewhere
Locked and Loaded
RED
When’s Tuck
Fish Puppets
Red Dragons
Dropkick Murphy
Black Salmon
Static (if required)

We look forward to yet another fantastic Rockschools Concert!

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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