18 -22 August 2008, Dean Close School
Cheltenham Rock School is a week long summer school dedicated to inspiring and raising the aspirations of 11-19 year olds from all over the county, courtesy of Beyond Eternity Promotions and The Virtual Arts Centre at The Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. 
The week will consist of workshops, seminars and lectures for all young, serious musicians interested in rock, pop, funk and jazz under the guidance of local musician Peter Gill.
Peter said: “I am delighted to once again be involved with the Cheltenham Rock School. This year we are offering young musicians so many more options, including the opportunity to use the week to attain the nationally accredited Bronze Arts Award. This is truly something that I wish had been available to me as a teenager.”
All aspects of musicianship will be covered including performance, forming and running a band, recording and production, and promotion. Tutors include many of the town’s well known musicians and local music industry insiders.
Clara Hambling, Virtual Arts Centre Officer, who is supporting the project said: “Since the closure of the Axiom Arts Centre, Cheltenham’s local music scene has been in some decline but projects like this which potentially develop the ability to participate in live music will stimulate the resurgence of a local music scene to be proud of, at grass roots level”.
Application forms for the Rock School are available by contacting Peter either by telephone: 01242 587776 or email: info@beyondeternitypromotions.com .The cost of the whole week is £100 per student although there are also a limited number of bursary places available due to the generous support of the Virtual Arts Centre, Beyond Eternity Promotions and other local businesses.
Already 50% of the places have been taken and anyone interested in applying for a place in the Rock School are urged to do so as soon as possible.
The week will consist of workshops, seminars and lectures for all young, serious musicians interested in rock, pop, funk and jazz under the guidance of local musician Peter Gill.Peter said: “I am delighted to once again be involved with the Cheltenham Rock School. This year we are offering young musicians so many more options, including the opportunity to use the week to attain the nationally accredited Bronze Arts Award. This is truly something that I wish had been available to me as a teenager.”
All aspects of musicianship will be covered including performance, forming and running a band, recording and production, and promotion. Tutors include many of the town’s well known musicians and local music industry insiders.
Clara Hambling, Virtual Arts Centre Officer, who is supporting the project said: “Since the closure of the Axiom Arts Centre, Cheltenham’s local music scene has been in some decline but projects like this which potentially develop the ability to participate in live music will stimulate the resurgence of a local music scene to be proud of, at grass roots level”.
Application forms for the Rock School are available by contacting Peter either by telephone: 01242 587776 or email: info@beyondeternitypromotions.com .The cost of the whole week is £100 per student although there are also a limited number of bursary places available due to the generous support of the Virtual Arts Centre, Beyond Eternity Promotions and other local businesses.
Already 50% of the places have been taken and anyone interested in applying for a place in the Rock School are urged to do so as soon as possible.
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