Christmas ROCK Adaption

Christmas 2009 musical adaptation course:

Pupils will choose a traditional Christmas song & give it the rock treatment!

Maybe a metal version of “little town of Bethlehem” or how about frosty the snowman?

Emphasis will be placed on having fun (As always) & being entertaining!

Pupils will be encouraged to present their songs in a show context & wear costumes etc. A second rock song may be learnt depending on time remaining & progress of all bands.

Study various aspects of song structure & arrangement

Find out which Christmas songs will rock & which will flop?

Be placed into groups & arrange, learn & rehearse your song(s)

Get to play music together in a constructive & creative environment

Learn how to perform, including confidence building, (looking like a rock star!)

Perform your songs to a live audience through a professional 10K PA & lighting system

Push yourself to the limit & rock out on stage with your newly formed band

Have a rocking good Christmas!

What level of musical ability is required?

Pupils would need to have a basic level of ability on their instrument! For example

guitarists would need to be able to play basic chord sequences & maybe some lead,

drummers to keep a beat, vocalists to sing in tune, bass players able to follow a basic

groove of the drums etc.

How much will it cost?

The 2 day course will cost £70, to be paid in advance.

Where will it be held?

The Assembly rooms, High Street Dedham, Colchester, Essex, C07 6DE.

What age group is the course syllabus aimed at?

Young people from 11 to 20 years, not necessarily still in education.

What will i need to bring?

All students will be expected to bring their own instruments, example guitar & amplifier,

drum kit etc. Singers will be provided with a microphone.

Please note there are limited spaces on all courses, for information / application

forms please see our website or contact us:

Call: 07711 744279 / 0845 094 1162 Email: Office@therockfactor.com

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