Courses run for ten weeks each term. There are three terms per year, which run concurrently with the academic year. Academy students attend courses every Saturday at the specified time.
Students are taught for one hour per week and are allocated additional rehearsal space. Mid-Term Seminar Days run throughout the day. Students are also expected to perform at the End-of-Term Concerts, held week ten of term.
Students are required to attend a two-hour concert rehearsal in the final week. Rehearsal-schedules will be distributed, week six of term).
Note: Allocated lesson-times are in accordance with student preferences, as stated on the application form.
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All academy students are required to attend at their allocated time, (in line with normal lesson times), on Assessment Day, which is held week one of each term.
Tutors will assess students according to age, ability (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced), musical preference (rock style) and put into groups (rock bands) accordingly.
Note: Students are asked to state their age, ability and preferred rock style on the application forms, so tutors can begin the assessment procedure before the start of term. If they choose to join with friends this must also be clearly stated on the application form.
Every term, seminars will be given by highly renowned members of the music industry (visiting tutors). Mid-term Seminar Days comprise rock instrumental / vocal workshops and presentations, regarding the current music industry.
Seminars and workshops give all academy students the opportunity to meet with the visiting tutors and ask any questions they may have, regarding the music industry. Parents are also invited to attend these seminars.
Note: The date may change, due to the busy changing schedules of recording artists and producers. Parents will be notified of any changes to the calendar in Week One of term.
At the end of each term, students are given the opportunity to perform their chosen rock songs in their rock bands to a public audience in the main hall. (Family and friends are also invited to attend).
At the end of the Summer term, LONDON ROCK ACADEMY will host an in-house “Battle of the Bands”, attended by visiting tutors who will act as judges at the event.
Students will be given certificates and awards at the annual “Battle of the Bands” event. Students are awarded for achievementsin solo and ensemble (group) performance skills, composing and song-writing skills as well as awards in endeavour and commitment.