School of Rock - Saturday school for Fortismere students 

 

Fortismere's School of Rock offers both a morning and an afternoon session. It runs for ten Saturdays each term-time from 9 am to 12 noon and from 12.30 - 3.30 pm. 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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*** Summer Term 2025 ***

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Bands in School of Rock will be ending the summer term with performances at Fortismere's Summer Music Festival on Sunday, 6th July. There are a few places in the morning and afternoon sessions for new students wanting to form a band or who are already part of a band. Send in the form below to register for the summer term and the chance to be part of this summer's big festival!