Rock School Bus CIC

Rock School Bus CIC is an initiative designed to inspire musical engagements through mixed ability youth band sessions, qualification opportunities and an outreach mobile music studio and performance venue on wheels.

Community Projects Including:

Mini Band - our 7-11 yrs group that runs 4:00-5:30pm every Monday (term-time only) For developing musicians beginning their musical journey. This is a child-led music program where students learn by playing songs they enjoy. Sessions focus on developing each child's current ability on their chosen instrument, while allowing them to explore others and learn to play as part of a band. There is a minimum of one public performance opportunity per year. £11 per session paid termly.

A free trial is offered for the first session.

Youth Band - Our 11-16 yrs group that runs 5:30-7:00pm every Monday (term-time only). For confident young players ready to level up. This is a child-led music program where students learn by playing songs they enjoy. This performance-focused band requires the ability to practise independently between sessions. Members refine their skills through diverse gigs, with a minimum of 3 performance opportunities per year. Includes a dedicated guitar workshop with a tutor once per term. £10 per session paid termly.

A free trial is offered for the first session.

Project Band - For 11-16 years and runs from 7:00-8:30pm every Monday (term-time only). Fully-funded (free to members). For experienced musicians who learn independently. This advanced ensemble tackles a new project every few months, from themed sets to original collaborations. Members must be prepared to diligently learn the set material. The focus is on creating unique and ambitious performance opportunities not found in standard bands.

A free trial is offered for the first session.

Trinity College Arts Awards Saturdays - Please contact for availability

School Workshops - Rock School Bus brings its fully equipped mobile music classroom and stage to your school, offering hands-on lessons in guitar, drums, vocals, and more. It provides students with an engaging, on-site music education experience that inspires creativity and teamwork and informs them of how to take the next steps in their music journey.

Please contact us for bus availability

Community Events - Our top deck is open plan, equipped with two drum kits, five guitars, five keyboards, two microphones and a jukebox and there are costumes, wigs and other accessories for you to dress up in so you can look like your favourite rockstars.

On the bottom deck we run an open mic on the drop-down stage. We have a drum kit, keyboard, guitar and bass guitar.

And sometimes we have a member of the RSB Youth Band playing there to inspire and delight the crowds.

As a Community Interest Company, we strive to provide our music experiences to the most isolated, rural and deprived areas and can tailor our offer depending on your budget.

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