Welcome to FORTISMERE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Fortismere MUSIC Centre
School of Rock
School of Rock - Saturday school for Fortismere students
After a very successful start, the School of Rock will be continuing at the Music Centre in the Autumn Term and students will be able to choose either a morning or an afternoon session. It will run for ten Saturdays each term-time from 9 am to 12 noon AND from 12.30 - 3.30. It is led by the musician James Wignall. James has extensive experience as the lead guitarist, principal songwriter, and vocalist in the band Cheatahs. Signed to Wichita Recordings, Cheatahs released two albums, and a number of singles and EPs, with songs gaining airplay on stations including Radio 1 and 6 Music. The band also toured extensively in Europe and North America, and played numerous high-profile festivals. Currently, James is a commercial film composer and lecturer, and is studying for a PhD in Music at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Students have a mix of guidance and sessions from James, plus time for the bands to practise on their own. Each term ends with a gig for friends and family.
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*** Register your interest for the Autumn Term now! ***
Autumn Term 2024 Saturdays, 9 am - 12 noon and 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
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​Saturday 14 September
Saturday 21 September
Saturday 28 September
Saturday 5 October
Saturday 12 October
Saturday 19 October
CLOSED FOR HALF TERM (Saturdays 26 October & 2 November)
Saturday 9 November
Saturday 16 November
Saturday 23 November
Saturday 30 November
Termly subscription
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Subscriptions for each term are £150.00 for 10 sessions, due at the start of each term - please complete the form below to register your interest and you will be contacted with confirmation of which session is available.