Rachael would like to wish everyone a happy new year. She has some new news due to be posted shortly - but you'll have to check back later to see what it is :)

Rachael has just relaunched her composition website: Roo Records . Roo Records specialise in fun and educational musics for solo / duets / small woodwind ensembles as well as orchestral pieces.

Rachael and Helen will be exhibiting their composition and arranging work and services at the Short Cuts Creative Industry Trade Show at Aylesbury College, Oxford, Rd, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 8PD from 3pm to 8.30pm. For more details, please go to www.cliffproductions.co.uk/shortcuts09-trade-show.htm

Rachael's latest gigs have just been added to the gigs page and there are some new photos too from some recent gigs too.

Video footage of The Apocrypahlites and The Texas Chainsaw Orchestra are available through youtube. They are also available through facebook and myspace too.

Rachael would like to congratulate all those who worked hard to make the two shows she took part in successful - both Honk and Fame were well done and the cast had worked hard to pull them off!

The next batch of gigs are now up on the gig list - come down for music and dancing!

Happy New Year and all of that to everyone! I hope you all had a good xmas break. The next batch of gigs have been announced and 2009 is set to be a busy one. Finger crossed!!

Next week Rachael will be appearing as part of the Orchestra playing for Billy at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar. Show runs from Tuesday the 4th of November to Saturday the 8th.

Rachael will be appearing with Jazz Trio - The Wigs - at her local community fesitvals this autumn - check the gigs page for days and times! Fingers crossed for good weather!!!!

The Texas Chainsaw Orchestra are preparing for the Halloween Special this year - go to the gigs page to see where you can see them play!

Rachael has been rehearsing with Jazz Trio 'The Wigs'. A couple of gig dates have been stencilled in already - keep checking back for details of this and their demo.

Rachael has been busily rehearsing with a jazz trio and the group have a couple of bookings to be announced shortly. If you need a jazz trio / quartet for a special occasion then drop me a line.

Rachael's next gig is going to be this coming Saturday 22nd March with The Texas Chainsaw Orchestra. They'll be playing at The Monster Raving Loony Party's Annual Tea Party. Doors open at 6pm - and it's FREEEEE!!! Some sort of hat wear is expected tho - expect madness and fun. Hopefully the weather'll be ok for the BBQ

Rachael would like to thank Keith at Target Tuiton for getting her through her driving test - woo hoo - keep any eye out on Rachae;'s gigs as she may be travelling round a bit more now.

In the Autumn of 2007 Rachael did some recording work as part of a choir for a charity album - that album has now been released!!

Some of the biggest stars from the brass and vocal world have combined to record the latest Brass Band Aid CD, featuring Karl Jenkins' masterpiece 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace', arranged for brass band, choir and organ. All the proceeds from the CD will go to World Vision, which is helping to build a school in Ethiopia.

The work, which is the only piece by a living composer to feature in the 'Classic FM Hall of Fame' Top 10, was premiered in 2005 and since then a number of performances have taken place.

For the recording, the Brass Band Aid Celebrity Band (an all-star brass band featuring some of the world's top brass players) feature alongside the BBA Festival Chorus, and four guest vocal soloists, including Nicky Spence, who recently performed at the Classical Brit Awards. Brass soloists include David Childs (International Euphonium Player of the Year), legendary Soprano Cornet player Peter Roberts and Cornet virtouso David Daws. The International Staff Songsters, The Salvation Army's premier choir, have also recorded a special track for the CD. Howard J. Evans is the Musical Director for the recording.

You can view a promotional video for the CD at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1IgbIv4K6o

To order your copy for just £10:
Email: brionyt@aol.com or
(t) 01933 445 445
(w) www.sps-shop.com

Rachael's next gig will be Saturday, 19th January with the Texas Chainsaw Travelling Horror Show - 11pm @ Gypsy Hotel, Bardens Boudouir, 38-44 Stoke Newington Road, N16. Rachaelwill be appearing with the Texas Chainsaw Orchestra for their debut Headline gig!! Expect interresting acts, great music and some outstanding costumery. Doors open at 8 - we'll be on at 11. Entry - £6.66! Hope to see you there!

Rachael's next gig has now been announced. She will be appearing at The Hidden Julep with DJ Valroy once more for New Years Eve. They will be playing all sorts of music - from early R&B, early garage to soulful house. DJ Valroy will be kicking the night off and Rachael will be playing from 10pm. Tickets are £15 each - buy now to avoid disappointment! Free glass of champagne when you arrive and there’s canapes for the early birds too! For further info on the bar and how to book tickets go to www.thehiddenjulep.co .ukThe bar offers a wide range of yummy cocktails - make sure you pop down and check it out!

Rachael's next gig will be on Thursday the 20th of December. Rachael will be appearing at Monto Water Rat's for 'Do They Know It's Chrismast' Party. This charity event to raise funds for The Evelina Children's Heart Organisation. There will be all sorts of artisits playing all sorts of music. To book tickets go to: http://www.thechristmasparty.org.uk/

Rachael would like to thank all those who came along to The Hidden Julep on Saturday night to see her play. It was a fantastic evening!!!

Rachael will be appearing at The Hidden Julep Bar on this Saturday at 11pm. She will be appearing with DJ Valroy - the music starts at 10pm and Rachael will be on at 11. For further info on the bar go to: www.thehiddenjulep.co.uk

Rachael has been busy writing away for both jazzreloaded and ukevents websites. Since October she's had two interview published, some CD and live gig reviews - check out ukevents and jazzreloaded to see some of her stuff.

Rachael has also launched her record label - Roo Records and the first CD is nearing completion. Go to Roo Records for further info and sign up to keep updated with her latest works!!!

Rachael is now working as a music reviewer for jazzreloaded to see Rachael's latest reviews go to the website. As a contributor for the website there is now a profile on the jazzreloaded website of Rachael and her work for the site.

Rachael is thrilled to announce that she has finished her Fantasy novel. She is now busily editing away and shall be submitting it shortly for consideration to be published.

Rachael would like to thank everyone who tuned in last night to listen to Helen Sanderson-White and her saxomophoning on the BBC Three Counties Radio Station last night. If you missed it - don't worry you can listen again to The Box Office Programme on www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties and the tracks and interview will be up all of this week!!

Alternatively click here to go straight to the clips of the band including the special bonus song, only available on the bbc website!

Rachael would like to thank everyone that tuned in to listen to Helen Sanderson-White on the BBC Three Counties Radio Station last night - we were both thrilled to hear she won the competition!!!

Rach and Hen have already been to the studio to record four live tracks and an interview that will be played out on this Sunday, 9th September at 5pm!!

If you live the Beds, Bucks and Herts area you can listen at 90.4, 92.1, 94.7, 95.5, 98, 103.8 and 104.5 FM or if you live outside the area you can listen live through the internet at http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/

Rachael is currently working as a music reviewer for ukevents website. To see her latest review go to www.ukevents.net

Don't forget as the summer holidays are only a few weeks away that Rachael is available for day-time music lessons. Whether you want to try a new instrument? Improve your techniques or learn to improvise? Boost your theory knowledge before returning to University / College / School? Or whether you want to just simply carry on music lessons during the summer holidays.

Lessons available from: 30th July - 7th September

All styles - jazz / classical / pop taught too.

Email: summerlessons@rachaelforsyth.co.uk for further information.

Rachael's latest track is now available to be heard through her myspace page The new track features Chris Pickering on guitars.

Rachael is also busily finishing off her novel - one chapter to go! - and will be submitting this for consideration over the summer.

Sister Company's latest EP is nearly ready to be downloaded - hopefully it'll be released within the next few weeks. If you just can't wait that long then go to www.myspace.com/sistercompany to hear some of the new tracks and maybe some of Rachael's work too. Keep checking back for further news!!!

Liz Mitchell, a fellow saxophonist who works with Rachael and Helen Sanderson-White, has just launched her new website - go to www.saxylizbeth.co.uk to check it out!!

Rachael spent time this weekend involved in a new recording project - she was part of the Festival Chorus that will appear in the premier recording of an arrangement of 'The Armed Man' by Karl Jenkins. The recording features musicians such as the Brass Band Aid Celebrity Band, soloists such as Nicky Spence as well as The King Singers. The CD will be released in October this year and will be sold worldwide. Watch this space for further information.

Rachael is now offering a 6 week wodwind or piano intense study course over the summer holidays. If you want to boost your playing and gain extra skills before going to university over the summer then email: summerlessons@rachaelforsyth.co.uk

Rachael has just completed some session work for the band 'Sister Company'. Together they recorded sax parts to 13 tracks, some of which will be included in the Sister Company's next album. For further details on the band go to: www.myspace.com/sistercompany

Rachael and Helen Sanderson-White's next gig will be playing at the popular Viva Diva night at Viva Viva in Hornsey on the 25th of March. Enterance is free, but we do have tickets to enable you to discount on your first drink!! For further information send an email to: info@rachaelforsyth.co.uk

Rachael has added another track to her myspace page. She has recorded a saxophone lead line to a track written and produced by Skanf Pil. To hear this great track go to: www.myspace.com/rachaelforsyth

Rachael would like to thank everyone who attended Helen Sanderson-White's album launch concert on Saturday - it was a fantastic evening! Hope to see you all soon x

Rachael has added the second song that will go towards her first album on her myspace page. Go to: www.myspace.com/rachaelforsyth to hear 'Darkness'.

Just a quick reminder to let you know that Rachael's next gig will be at Helen Sanderson-White's Album Launch Concert. It will be:

Tickets are still on sale priced at £12.00 for adults and £6.00 for children/concessions. To purchase tickets ring Georgie Talbot at the Lantern Arts Centre box office on 020 8944 5794 or email lac@lanternarts.org

Rachael would like to wish everyone a very merry christmas and a happy new year. Be sure to check back in the new year for her up and coming projects!

Rachael has recently added some new dates for gigs in January next year. For further info go to the Gigs page.

Rachaels first song written to be used on her concept album has been put up on myspace for folks to have a listen to.

If you're still struggling for gift ideas for loved ones why not buy Helen Sanderson-White's new album 'Fallen But Not Fatal'. It is available for £12 plus £2 p&p.

Rachael has been working hard the last few weeks and has completed one of the first songs that she has been working on to be included in her first album, which has yet to be named. A sample will appear on her myspace page soon: www.myspace.com/rachaelforsyth and further information will be available nearer the time.

Rachael also now has vacancies for new students, so if you're thinking about taking up a musical instrument up in the new year go to the Contacts page for further information.

Unfortunately due to a number of circumstances out of her control Helen Sanderson-White shall be postponing the album launch concert until

It will still be held at the Lantern Arts Centre in Raynes Park. It is still possible to book tickets for the new date through the Lantern Arts box office on 020 8944 5794 or lac@lanternarts.org For those of you who already have tickets, the Lantern Arts Centre will be writing to you to advise you on what to do next.

The album is still available to buy through her website http://www.helensandersonwhite.co.uk/5.html

Rachael has releasecd a sample of her playing on myspace. To listen to her sax and piano playing go to: www.myspace.com/rachaelforsyth

Her new album 'Fallen But Not Fatal' will be released on Saturday 11th November 2006, on the little Eliza music label. The launch concer will be:

Tickets are now on sale priced at £12.00 for adults and £6.00 for children/concessions. To purchase tickets ring Georgie Talbot at the Lantern Arts Centre box office on 020 8944 5794 or email lac@lanternarts.org

Rachael has recently signed a petition to show her support for the alleged demolishment of the Astoria. Rachael confesses to seeing her greatest gig ever at that venue - when Tower of Power performed there last summer. To show your support in protest of demolishing such a great music venue for the Olympics please go to: www.savetheastoria.org and sign their petition.

Rachael recently took part in a recording session with fellow muso Helen Sanderson-White. Rachael will be appearing on Helen's second Album 'Fallen But Not Fatal' which is to be released in November, more details to follow soon. Rachael also worked with fellow musician Liz Mitchell who will also be appearing on Helen's album and the three are set to collaborate further in the future.

The album launch date is set for: 11th November 2006, at 7:30 at a venue in Rayners Park. Further information will be posted nearer the time.

Rachael will be sponsoring Team Milk and Cocoa, who will be competing in the 2006 Czech Wrecks Rally. The team will be driving a car bought for less than £100 through 6 countries with an aim to raise money for McMillan Cancer Research. To make a donation and for further information please go to: http://www.justgiving.com/milkandcocoa

Rachael was asked to take part in a recording for a charity single last November. The Spirit of London has now been released and is available to be downloaded for only £0.79. The monies raised will be donated to Charities to help victims of the London Bombings. To download the song please go to: www.spiritoflondon.co.uk and show your support.

Rachael will be performing with Helen Sanderson-White at the Bullet Bar,147 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, London, NW1 on Wednesday 13th September 2006 at 8pm. There is a guest list to enter - if you want to be placed on the guest list please email me.

Rachael's fellow friend and excellent musician Katie English has just released her second album 'Isanj Dui' which is available through fboxrecords. A sample of this album has also been released with this months Wired magazine.

Rachael and Helen's next gig has been booked for 8pm on the 7th July at an acoustic night at Farnham Maltings, Surrey. The nearest train station is Farnham and the address for those of you driving is Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR. For more information please go to Helen's website, which you can find in the Links page.

Rachael with be playing with fellow friend and singer-songwriter Helen Sanderson-white on Sunday 25th June at Viva Viva at 8pm. The address is: 18 High St, Hornsey N8 7PB. The nearest tube is Turnpike Lane and then 144 bus towards Muswell Hill or by travelling to Hornsey Overground train station. Helen and Rachael will be playing Helen's original songs. For more information go to Viva Viva

Rachael and Helen have some free tickets for this event and not only will they allow you free entry but they will entitle you to 20% off from your first drink at the bar (before 8:30 - so get there early!) There are only a few tickets available and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Email me at info@rachaelforsyth.co.uk to apply.

Rachael currently has a few vacancies for new students. So, if you're interrested in learning sax, piano, flute, clarinet, recorder or having theory lessons simply go to the Contacts page and send me an email. Whether you're interrested in learning for fun or for passing your grades, all tastes and styles are accomodated for,

Helen Sanderson-white's website has been updated - for news on Helens recent activities and future events go to Helen Sanderson-white

Helen and Rachael are currently preparing new material for future gigs - keep checking back for further information. Alternatively why not sign up in Rachaels contacts page where you'll be kept upto date with all of her more recent activities.

Rachael has been asked to sing in a repeat performance of 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' by Karl Jenkins. Rachael took part in a student perfomance of this work, arranged for brass band and choir by fellow students, to raise money for the Tsunami appeal in 2005 with the composer, Karl Jenkins, present.

The concert will be on Saturday - 13th of May at 7:30. It will take place in St Mary's Church - Bromley. Further information will be available closer to the date.

We are still awaiting the release of the charity single - 'The Spirit of London' where Rachael was able to spend time in a recording studio to sing in the choir. A preview of this song is available at: www.myspace.com/daveloughran . The single is to be released soon and the money raised will be going to The London Bombing Relief Charity Funds (LBRFC) Registered Charity Number: 1110400. Keep checking back for further information. :)

Rachael's great friend Liz Mitchel will be doing a guest appearance with the Voodoo Trombone Quartet at Ronnie Scott's Club in Soho on Sunday the 5th of Febuary. Enterance is £10 and its all due to kick off at 7:30 so get there early to avoid disapointment! The band will be supporting The Big Strides and The Pistachios.

After successfully arranging charts for the last two bands she has performed with, as well as working on composition and arranging as part of her degree, Rachael is now offering musical arranging as part of her skills. If you are interrested in having a chart arranged for different instruments, being transposed to a different key or being transcribed please email me for a quote. Simply go to the Contacts page and I'll send you an individual quote based on the work you want doing.

After the fantastic success of Rachael and Helens gig last night in Brixton (thanks to all who came to support us) the pair are now planning further collaberations as well as a possible recording session. Keep watching the site for updates. For those who are unfamiliar with Helens work please check out her website: Helen Sanderson-white

Helen will also be playing at the Lark in the Park in Islington on Saturday the 4th of March - if you fancy a night of original music in a cosy venue please get in touch with Helen for further information and tickets. (Only £5 to get in and is a great night or varied music - something to suit everybody!) Hope to see you there x