6th February
Roo
Records Music now offers free online consultation for schools who are
itching to get an orchestra / ensemble or band up and running but
perhaps don't know where to start. If you have the passion to get music
up and running we have the skills to help you. To get some free online
help and advice for how to start - just email us.
For those schools based in Enfield / Herts / North London we are able to offer free Inset day training / workshops - please contact us for further info.
15th November
Rachael has just launched two new festive titles.
Perfect Christmas present for musicians of all ages
www.roorecordsmusic.co.uk
9th September
Gig lists has been updated for the next couple of months.
Rachael's latest published books are now available to buy from Playsomething, Ware.
3rd August
The next few gig dates have now been added to the Gig List.
Since July Rachael has been busy composing some new pieces and there will be exciting news about some of her pieces being announced soon!
If you're looking for a few lessons over the summer why not drop us a line?
5th July
It has been a busy couple of months - here's the latest news in brief - for uptodate news why not follow us on twitter or sign up for the monthly newsletter?
Latest Compositions:
North London Brass have begun rehearsing 'Un Simple Moroceau' - details of the first performance of this coming soon!
Roo's Blues and Me and You... Clarinet Music Book - soon to be available to buy from Amazon!
12th May
Saturday, 25th June Rachael
will be running the ever popular 'Beginners Guide to Improvising' music
course. Further information will come soon - to register your
interest, simply drop us an email and you will hear first.
6th May
One of the Apocryphalties
posters has been included in Gaz Mayall's 'Gaz's Rockin Blues The First
Thirty Years' - an excellent book full of brilliant art work.
28th April
The Apocryphalites were on the Radio. Last
Sunday The Apocryphalites had a track featured on Gary Crowley's BBC
London Introducing Show - if you would like to hear the track they
played then check it out on iplayer.
13th April
You can now hear samples of Rachael's latest works through this website: www.reverbnation.co.uk/rachaelforsyth
You
can hear samples of our latest Woodwind Quintet and Chamber Orchestra
piece - which should be released from Roo Records Music website soon.
25th March
Rachael is currently writing some Woodwind Quintet and full Orchestral pieces. We are hoping to hear them premiered later this year - keep checking back for further information.
If you are an Orchestra / Ensemble who would like to commission Rachael to write you a piece of music, please feel free to email for a quote.
Don't forget to sign up to the monthly mailing list to be kept uptodate with the latest news.
7th March
Our Roo Records Music
books are now available to buy through Amazon. To see what books
are available search for either: Rachael Forsyth or Roo Records
Music
2nd March
The next Roo Records Music book is now available to purchase:
'Me and You... Flute Duets' -
£7.50
Order before 18th March for free delivery!!!
9th February
The Next Apocryphalites Gig will be 26th Feb - Headline Slot at the Dublin Castle, Camden - Doors open at 7:45 - bring your skanking shoes. It's gonne be awsome!!!
6th February
The latest Roo Records Music book is now available to purchase direct from either us here or from www.roorecordsmusic.co.uk
The latest collection is 'Me and You... Saxophone Duets' - £7.50 plus £2.50 p&p
28th January
Welcome to the new look website!
Our next Roo Records Music book has been
finalised - 'Me and You....
Saxophone Duets' - Pictures and a sneaky look inside the latest
book will be coming soon, but it will be available to be purchased on 5th February 2011
1st January
Rachael's next music course is going to be:
Saturday, January 15th - Beginners Guide To Improvising
If you've ever wanted to learn the basics of Jazz Improvisation, then this is the course for you.
Come along to a relaxed morning's session to learn the basics of solo building and learn the basics of how to improvise.
The course will feature:
- Melody Line Building - get a good lyrical sound.
- Chord Reading and Understanding - perfect to add depth to your playing.
- 12 Bar Blues Work
- Rhythm and Rest Exploration - how to make your solos shine more.
- Aural work - how to pick riffs out by ear and how to use them in your own players.
- How to Support other soloists - ideal for band situations.
- Much much more!!!
Time: 10am - 12:30pm - Refreshments will be provided.
Venue: Enfield
Fees: £30 per person - payable in advance and non-refundable.
Closing Date: 13th January 2011
Places limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis please contact us to book your place and for further information.
5th November
Rachael's newest book has now been released and is available to buy.
Super Saxophone Scales
Super Saxophone Scales - scales from grades 1 - 4, with backing CD to make learning scales and arpeggios fun and more exciting. Now available for £12.99 from Roo Records Music
Premier for Roo Records Music - Roo Records Music will see two of their latest pieces being premiered at a local church's centenary concert.
25th October
Rachael will be launching the latest Roo Records Music pieces later today - for upto date news come follow us on twitter or facebook.
5th October
New Gigs have been added to the gigs page. Lots of ska this month - so come and get your dancing shoes on.
Rainbow Recorders has also just been relaunched with a fantastic new front cover design, supplied by Stewart Haris - to order your copy go to: Lulu.com
October Special Offer - order your 1st Edition of 'Rainbow Recorders' for this month for £6.00 only plus £2.50 p&p. Offer expires 31st October, 2010. To order go to: www.roorecordsmusic.co.uk and order direct from us.
21st September
There are 2 places still left for our Music Theory Course on Saturday, 25th September.
See the gig list for further information and also check out the latest gig dates too.
Rachael has also updated her music books that are for sale through www.lulu.com - go and check it out to see her latest compositions.
6th September
Rachael's latest duet book 'Rainbow Recorders' is now available to buy through Lulu.com
£7.50 + £2.50 p&p
14th August
Rachael's latest composition 'Orchestra Rocks' is now available to buy through Lulu.
12th August
Saturday, 25th June Rachael will be running her popular course - Music Theory Day
This course is for those who are learning a musical instrument at the moment but are perhaps baffled by the rudiments of music, despite knowing how to play. This Theory Day will boost your confidence with counting beats and breaking down tricky phrases into easier sections, understanding keys, cleffs and time signatures and for woodwind players it will help you understand the other realm that is the bass cleff and the notes with this. A day to hone your musical knowledge and further develop your musical theory, which in turn will boost your playing skills.
Ideal for woodwind / piano players and all other musicians alike - whether you're self taught or you currently have lessons. Perfect for beginners to more knowledgeable students.
This course is for people 18 years or older. Places are limited.
For further information and tickets please drop me an email - rachaelforsyth at btinternet dot com
Times: 10am - 2pm - Tea and coffee will be provided.
Venue: Enfield.
Tickets: £30 per person - payable in advance, non refundable.
Closing Date: 21st September
3rd August
Roo Records Music
Now Available
'Rainbow Recorders'
A collection of 15 duets and trios.
A fun selection of pieces for the foundation level player. Fantastic way to introduce group playing.
Now available to buy for £7.50
To order go to:
23rd July
Lots of new gig dates have been added - come and hear the new Orange Garden songs that we will be recording next week.
New music courses will be announced soon - keep checking back. If you want to be first in line for these, drop me an email and I will let you know as soon as they've been announced.
New Roo Records Music Pieces have been completed and launched too - go to Roo Records Music for details how to buy.
16th July
New dates for summer lesson have been added. So, if you fancy learning a new instrument over the summer, or perhaps having a go at learning a new style of music drop me a line. Lessons also available for if you want an intestive course to boost your music theory or performance skills.
Lessons run from 9th August - 4th September. 30 / 45 / 60 minute slots available.
Go to the contacts section for further information and details of how to book.
14th July
New Gig Dates have been added!
9th July
Yesterday we had a Roo Records Music piece 'The London Town Blues' performed at the Hackney Schools Music Festival - well done everyone who took part.
2nd July
Don't forget you can follow Rachael's Roo Records Music information on Facebook and Twitter - come and join the conversation!
28th June
Rachael has just updated her gig list. There are some more coming for The Orange Garden and she will be playing for a local theatre's production of 'Our House'.
2nd June
There are now only 2 places left for Music Theory Day, 12th June
If you are interrested go to the Gigs Section and drop me an email.
23rd May
There are still a couple of places left for the Music Theory Day on Saturday, 12th June - to give those that are still interrested another opportunity to book the closing date for this is now - Thursday, 10th June.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
27th April
On Saturday, 12th June Rachael will be running a Music Theory Day
This course is for those who are learning a musical instrument at the moment but are perhaps baffled by the rudiments of music, despite playing well. This Theory Day will boost your confidence with counting beats and breaking down tricky phrases into easier sections, understanding keys, cleffs and time signatures and for woodwind players it will help you understand the other realm that is the bass cleff and the notes with this. A day to hone your musical knowledge and further develop your musical theory, which in turn will boost your playing skills.
Ideal for woodwind / piano players and all other musicians alike - whether you're self taught or you currently have lessons.
This course is for people 18 years or older. Places are limited.
For further information and tickets please drop me an email - rachaelforsyth@btinternet.com
Times: 10am - 2pm - Tea and coffee will be provided.
Venue: Enfield.
Tickets: £30 per person - payable in advance, non refundable.
Closing Date: 30th May
Other courses will be coming soon - and if you think your theory is a bit more advanced then why not sign up to hear when the advanced theory day will be taking part!
21st April
Rachael has been working hard on her Roo Records Music website and has finished off her latest compositions. These are now available for you to buy. So go to Roo Records Music to get further information. New tracks are also available on the myspace page of Roo Records Music should you want to take a listen.
We are also available on facebook now - so come find the Roo Records facebook group and get upto date gossip on our latest projects!!
6th January
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 :)
27th October
Rachael has just relaunched her composition website: Roo Records Music. Roo Records Muisc specialises in fun and educational musics for solo / duets / small woodwind ensembles as well as orchestral pieces.
18th October
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
8th May
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.
1st March
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!
7th January 2009
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!!
29th October
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.
21st August
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!!!!
17th August
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!
15th August
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.
7th August
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.
20th March
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
21st January
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
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