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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 27 May 2012 16:07:03 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>News</title><subtitle>News</subtitle><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-02-29T11:27:23Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>New Promotional Materials Available</title><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/2/29/new-promotional-materials-available.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/2/29/new-promotional-materials-available.html"/><author><name>Rockschool Australia</name></author><published>2012-02-29T10:46:46Z</published><updated>2012-02-29T10:46:46Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We have a 3 posters to choose from in A2 (That's a big poster!) and A3 as well as an A4 Tri-fold brochure that explains who we are and what we do. Download a PDF of samples and send an email to order your supplies to <a href="australia@rockschool.co.uk">australia@rockschool.co.uk</a>. Note the name, size and quantity of any posters you require and your preferred mailing address. This material is supplied free of charge to our valued Rockschool supporters.</p>
<p>Please note: The A2 posters cost a fortune to print but the A3 posters are really affordable. Please keep this in mind when ordering. A2 might work well in a foyer or large room whereas A3 is probably more appropriate for smaller teaching rooms.</p>
<p>Also note: Feel free to print as many copies of the Tri-fold brochure as you need or order copies from us. We can also send you PDF's of the individual posters if you would like to print posters at your own cost.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/storage/post-images/Rockschool Australasia Tri-Fold Brochure.pdf">Download A4 Tri-fold Brochure</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/storage/news-images/Rockschool Australia Print Materials.pdf">Download Poster Samples PDF</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Extra Exam Period Added - Mid Year</title><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/20/extra-exam-period-added-mid-year.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/20/extra-exam-period-added-mid-year.html"/><author><name>Rockschool Australia</name></author><published>2012-01-21T00:40:33Z</published><updated>2012-01-21T00:40:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Whilst the end of year exam period has served us well in Australia for some years, we've been talking to teachers about the need for a mid year period and we are pleased to announce a new mid year exam period in 2012. We want to work with teachers on the exact timing of both of our exam periods but expect a June Exam with an April entry deadline and an October/November Exam with a September entry deadline.</p>
<p>Please make sure you've signed up for our Monthly Newsletter and check the website regularly to ensure you don't miss any deadlines.</p>
<p>We'd love to hear your thoughts on the timing of exams at australia@rockschool.co.uk.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Exam Fees - New Structure and Pricing</title><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/20/exam-fees-new-structure-and-pricing.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/20/exam-fees-new-structure-and-pricing.html"/><author><name>Rockschool Australia</name></author><published>2012-01-21T00:05:10Z</published><updated>2012-01-21T00:05:10Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<div>
<p>We are excited to announce our new, streamlined and reduced fee structure for 2012.</p>
<p>There are now just 4 prices to remember for Grade Exams and Performances Certificates and they correlate with the colours of the Grade Books. Now we just have to remember "Yellow Book $75, Green Book $125, Red Book $150, Blue Book $175".</p>
<p>We hope the new lower prices for the Debut Exam and our Performance and Teaching Diplomas will encourage teachers and students to explore these incredibly cool qualifications.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong>Grade Exams and Performance Certificates</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Debut -<span>&nbsp;</span>$75.00</li>
<li>Grades 1, 2, 3 -<span>&nbsp;</span>$125.00</li>
<li>Grades 4 &amp; 5<span>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span>$150.00</li>
<li>Grades 6, 7, 8 -<span>&nbsp;</span>$175.00</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Band Exams Fees&nbsp;(Band exams are offered at Grades 3, 5 and 8):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Grade 3 - $50.00 per candidate</li>
<li>Grade 5<span>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span>$55.00 per candidate</li>
<li>Grade 8<span>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span>$65.00 per candidate</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Diplomas</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Performance Diploma L4 - $350.00</li>
<li>Performance Licentiate L6 - $500.00</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Teaching Diploma L4 - $500.00</li>
<li>Teaching&nbsp;Licentiate L6 - $700.00</li>
</ul>
</div>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Stop the Press - New Book Prices!</title><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/20/stop-the-press-new-book-prices.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/20/stop-the-press-new-book-prices.html"/><author><name>Rockschool Australia</name></author><published>2012-01-20T06:13:04Z</published><updated>2012-01-20T06:13:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Rockschool and Music Sales have joined forces to slash prices across the entire Rockschool line of Books and DVDs. One of the many benefits of our new independence in Australasia is that we have been able to work directly with the Music Sales Australasian team to streamline the wholesale process in the region.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As a result of our new publishing arrangements, Rockschool teachers and students in Australia have experienced overnight delivery in some cases from www.musicroom.com.au. Regardless of whether you choose to buy online or from one of our retail partners such as Allans Music + Billy Hyde, you can be assured of a new, speedy aquisition.</p>
<p>Find a list of all of our books and suppliers <a href="http://bit.ly/RSAUBooks">here</a>.</p>
<p>The new Recommended Retail Book Prices are:</p>
<p>
<ul>
<li>Debut to Grade 2 - $24.99AUD</li>
<li>Grades 3 to 4 - $27.99AUD</li>
<li>Grades 5 to 8 - $29.99AUD</li>
<li>Vocal Grade Books - $34.99AUD</li>
<li>Companion Guides - $39.99AUD</li>
<li>Guitar Technical Companion Guide - $19.99AUD</li>
<li>Hot Rock Guitar - $39.99AUD</li>
<li>Hot Rock Drums - $34.99AUD</li>
<li>Guitar The Movie DVDs - $19.99AUD</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Rockschool Australia!</title><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/18/rockschool-australia.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2012/1/18/rockschool-australia.html"/><author><name>Rockschool Australia</name></author><published>2012-01-18T05:28:56Z</published><updated>2012-01-18T05:28:56Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>On January 1, 2012 Rockschool Ltd launched independent operations in 10 regions around the world including Australasia. The move will see Australia and New Zealand overseen by a new Regional Representative and the establishment of a uniquely Australian presence on the web via www.rockschool.com.au and various social media tools to be announced.</p>
<p>Rockschool, the leading Rock Music exam board in the world, has operated independently in Europe since it's inception some 20 years ago. Until now, Rockschool exams outside Europe have been administered by Tinity College but the volume of exams taken internationally has allowed Rockschool establish an independent network around the world.</p>
<p>The move to independence in Australia allows a host of exciting new initiatives aimed at bringing the world's best Rock and Pop syllabus and exam system to more Australian students and teachers.</p>
<p>Visit the Rockschool UK website for a full list of regions operated by Rockschool by clicking <a href="http://bit.ly/RSinternational">here</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>There's No 'I' In Music Education</title><id>http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2011/11/16/theres-no-i-in-music-education.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.rockschool.com.au/news/2011/11/16/theres-no-i-in-music-education.html"/><author><name>Rockschool Australia</name></author><published>2011-11-16T14:57:49Z</published><updated>2011-11-16T14:57:49Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[(This article first appeared in Australian Teacher Magazine - October 2011)]]></summary></entry></feed>
