What is this event and when is it happening?
Over the years, many students have asked for an event to happen at Rockheights, which showcases students' work in solo and small group performances, in essence, a "talent show"! This is the year to do it, so a time is set for COOL STUFF SHOW 6 - 9pm on Friday, April 11th, 2025 here at the school!
What will it be like?
There will be two intimate performance spaces, each set up like in a cafe atmosphere, with colourful, but low, lighting and seating. These would be in the large music room, and the other in the library. Each space will have a small "stage" area with rhythm section instruments such as piano, amplifiers, drum-kit, microphone and whatever else students need for their performance.
What can students do for their performance?
Any Rockheights student or alumni student can showcase any type of talent. Ideas could include solo and small group musical acts, dances (space permitting), magic shows, stand-up comedy, scenes from live or musical theatre, poetry, live painting, pet tricks, or any other ideas they may bring forward. They will be asked to audition in the two weeks before Spring Break, to be sure that they are highly prepared. Lively music will be given preference over slow ballads, to keep the evening moving. I can guide students in their preparation, but students should expect to do the majority of preparation on their own.
Is it mandatory to participate?
No. It's optional to perform in this event. However, all students in the music program and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in this community-building and fun evening! There will be many non-performing jobs to do, such as setting up and taking down equipment and decorations, making and putting up posters, selling tickets, etc. If only a few students express interest in performing an act, we may have school ensembles perform, such as the Jazz Band, Intermediate Strings and Choir. These events are easily the most memorable and fun for students, and are a great way for parents to get involved.
How will this event raise funds?
Here are our plans to raise funds for Rockheights Music.
Charging a small admission fee to attend ($2 per ticket / $5 per family).
Hosting a marketplace where local farmers, artists and craftspeople rent a table to sell their goods. Sellers would keep all of the money made from selling their products, and the Rockheights Music Program keeps the money from renting tables.
Selling coffee, tea and food in the cafe.
Selling raffle tickets.
What would this money go towards?
Money raised at this event would become "seed money" for events in the 2025 2026 school year, such as a trip. Last year, students had the opportunity to travel to Vancouver, for example. Having some money in the bank to pay for initial deposits for a hotel and bus, for example, goes a long way towards making a trip happen again.
What can parents do to help?
Parents are needed to help with this event! A core group of parents have already stepped up to take on leadership roles (thank you, parents!). We will need more parents to:
If it sounds like fun to you, please get in touch with me at [email protected] or watch for a sign-up sheet to go out close to the event date. Please join us!
Over the years, many students have asked for an event to happen at Rockheights, which showcases students' work in solo and small group performances, in essence, a "talent show"! This is the year to do it, so a time is set for COOL STUFF SHOW 6 - 9pm on Friday, April 11th, 2025 here at the school!
What will it be like?
There will be two intimate performance spaces, each set up like in a cafe atmosphere, with colourful, but low, lighting and seating. These would be in the large music room, and the other in the library. Each space will have a small "stage" area with rhythm section instruments such as piano, amplifiers, drum-kit, microphone and whatever else students need for their performance.
What can students do for their performance?
Any Rockheights student or alumni student can showcase any type of talent. Ideas could include solo and small group musical acts, dances (space permitting), magic shows, stand-up comedy, scenes from live or musical theatre, poetry, live painting, pet tricks, or any other ideas they may bring forward. They will be asked to audition in the two weeks before Spring Break, to be sure that they are highly prepared. Lively music will be given preference over slow ballads, to keep the evening moving. I can guide students in their preparation, but students should expect to do the majority of preparation on their own.
Is it mandatory to participate?
No. It's optional to perform in this event. However, all students in the music program and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in this community-building and fun evening! There will be many non-performing jobs to do, such as setting up and taking down equipment and decorations, making and putting up posters, selling tickets, etc. If only a few students express interest in performing an act, we may have school ensembles perform, such as the Jazz Band, Intermediate Strings and Choir. These events are easily the most memorable and fun for students, and are a great way for parents to get involved.
How will this event raise funds?
Here are our plans to raise funds for Rockheights Music.
Charging a small admission fee to attend ($2 per ticket / $5 per family).
Hosting a marketplace where local farmers, artists and craftspeople rent a table to sell their goods. Sellers would keep all of the money made from selling their products, and the Rockheights Music Program keeps the money from renting tables.
Selling coffee, tea and food in the cafe.
Selling raffle tickets.
What would this money go towards?
Money raised at this event would become "seed money" for events in the 2025 2026 school year, such as a trip. Last year, students had the opportunity to travel to Vancouver, for example. Having some money in the bank to pay for initial deposits for a hotel and bus, for example, goes a long way towards making a trip happen again.
What can parents do to help?
Parents are needed to help with this event! A core group of parents have already stepped up to take on leadership roles (thank you, parents!). We will need more parents to:
- sell tickets to the event at the door (some will be available ahead of time at the Main Office);
- sell and serve coffee, tea and treats in the cafe;
- set up and take down equipment and decorations;
- sell raffle tickets.
If it sounds like fun to you, please get in touch with me at [email protected] or watch for a sign-up sheet to go out close to the event date. Please join us!
We are looking for 20 or so local artists and artisans for our market!
Vendors can set up after 5pm, and sell from 6 - 9pm that evening.
We are asking for a minimum donation of $20 to rent the space.
We will provide a table (approximately 8 x 2 feet) and a chair, which we will set up for you.
We will promote this event to all Rockheights families and to the greater community.
Are you interested in being a vendor? Great! Please complete the registration form below and send it, with your min $20 donation, to [email protected]
Vendors can set up after 5pm, and sell from 6 - 9pm that evening.
We are asking for a minimum donation of $20 to rent the space.
We will provide a table (approximately 8 x 2 feet) and a chair, which we will set up for you.
We will promote this event to all Rockheights families and to the greater community.
Are you interested in being a vendor? Great! Please complete the registration form below and send it, with your min $20 donation, to [email protected]
