Roo Records News
27th January
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.
6th January
Book Review
'Orchestra Rocks' has been reviewed in the Winter edition of 'Clarinet and Saxophone Society Magazine'.
‘It is a light-hearted piece and could well be many young musicians’ first experience of group playing. Obviously any rehearsal of this little number must begin with the conductor exclaiming, “orchestra, are you ready to rock, say yeah!”. Lively and fun, forget your baroque if the orchestra rocks.”
1st January 2012
Roo Records Music would like to wish a Happy New Year to all of our customers!
29th November
New distributor:
Roo Records Music books are now available to buy direct from June Emerson Wind Music - www.juneemerson.co.uk
These wind specialist suppliers are excellent for finding wind music of all style and genre. If you need some music - check them out.
Search for Roo Records Music under their list of publishers.
17th November
New festive books now available - the perfect gift for Christmas:
Me and You... Jazzy Christmas Duets and Snazzy, Jazzy Jingle Bells - for school orchestra
16th November
You can now hear a recording of the premier concert of 'Esmerelda's Day' here
8th November
Thursday, 10th November - Premier concert of 'Esmerelda's Day' at the first concert from the North Londons People Orchestra. Why not come along and have a listen?
27th September
Our composer Rachael Forsyth is now a composer in residence for Four Hills Music - www.fourhillsmusic.co.uk - if you're based in North London why not come along and be part of a premier of our latest orchestral piece in November.
12th August **News**
You can now pick up a copy of our books at: Playsomething Music Shop, 31 Baldock Street, Ware, Herts, SG12 9DH (01920) 460646
11th August - We have just written 2 pieces for a South London school - some fun pieces for their Wider Opportunities Scheme. There will also be some exciting news soon about our other commissions...
3rd August - ***Special Offer***
Through all of August there's free p&p on all books ordered before the 31st August - so why not order some new pieces before the next school year starts
5th July - New Books Now available!
Roo's Blues - direct from us at Roo Records Music
Me and You... Clarinet Duets - available for pre-order now
Order a copy of Me and You... Clarinet Duets now to recieve 10% discount when its release on the 22nd July.
From £7.50 - down to £6.75 and with free p&p!
12th June - Congratulations to the Cuffley School Orchestra who played through 'Orchestra Rocks' at the twinning day concert today.
23rd May - Rachael Forsyth will be running her popular Beginners Guide to Jazz Improvisation Course on Saturday, 25th June - www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk for further information.
13th May - **Competition Time**
To win a free copy of any Roo Records Music book simply answer this question:
What is the name of the Woodwind Quintet that Roo Records Music are set to release in July?
For your answer go to:
www.roorecordsmusic.co.uk
To enter simply email your answer to: contact@roorecordsmusic.co.uk
Closing Date: 27th May, 2011
6th May - New Titles
The next Roo Records Music book titles will be released later this month - and they will soon be available to buy through Amazon!
15th April - **Competition Time**
To win a free copy of any Roo Records Music book simply answer this question:
Which University did our composer Rachael Forsyth study at?
To enter simply email your answer to: contact@roorecordsmusic.co.uk
Closing Date: Thursday, 21st April
12th April - We are now using a different website as a host for our music samples. Some of our latest compositions are now available to be heard at:
www.reverbnation.co.uk/rachaelforsyth
Here you can hear the latest chamber orchestra piece and woodwind quintet.
4th April - New Month - New Logo. We are excited here at Roo Records Music to now unveil the new Roo Records Logo. Thanks to the wonderful Stewart Harris for this great new look!!!
1st April - While we are eagerly awaiting our new exciting website here at Roo Records Music we have set up a new website specifically for making your orders easier and faster to process.
You can now order your books direct from www.roorecordsmusicshop.co.uk as well as Amazon
5th March - Amazon News
All Roo Records Music books are now available to buy direct from Amazon.co.uk
Either search for our book titles or search for our writer Rachael Forsyth and you can order them straight from Amazon.
1st March - Our latest Duet book is now available to order
Me and You... Flute Duets
A collection of 15 duets for pre to post grade 1 standard
A fun collection of new pieces!
Available now for £7.50
15th February - Our next Music Course will be 2nd April 2011 - Music Theory - go to www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk for further information.
4th February - Our latest Roo Recorders Music book is now available to order - direct from www.lulu.com
Me and You... Saxophone Duets
A collection of 15 duets for pre to post grade 1 standard
A fun collection of new pieces!
Available now for £7.50
28th January - Our latest Roo Records Music Book has just been finalised - 'Me and You.... Saxophone Duets.' A collection of 15 fun duets.
Will be available to order: 5th February
4th January - Our writer Rachael Forsyth's next music course has 3 spaces still available:
Saturday, January 15th - Beginners Guide To Improvising
8th December - 'Chocolate Waltz' and The Haunted Kitchen are now available to buy through www.lulu.com/spotlight/roorecordsmusic
Don't forget if you want to make an order for a loved one for Christmas be sure to get your order in before the 15th December.
3rd December - Our latest music course is going to be Saturday, 15th January - Beginners Guide to Improvising. www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk/file/courses.asp
5th November - Premier - Roo Records Music will be having two pieces of music premiered at a local church's centenery concert on Saturday, 13th November. Our composer Rachael Forsyth will be conducting these pieces too.
25th October - The Latest Roo Records Music publication will be available to buy as of 1st November 2010.
Super Saxophone Scales - Book with CD Backing Tracks - a collection of most scales from grades 1 - 4, making learning scales fun and more exciting. With printed notes to help you and a backing track to play along with.
Order Now: £12.99
19th October - Two of our Roo Records Music pieces are going to be premiered next month - The Spooky Kitchen and Orchestra Rocks - further information to come soon.
5th October - *Special Offer* For October only you can order a copy of Rainbow Recorders 1st Edition for £6.00 plus £2.50 p&p. Offer expires, 31st October 2010.
4th October - 'Rainbow Recorders' has just been relaunched. This 2nd edition has a fantastic new front cover, designed by Stewart Harris.
To order the New edition go to: Lulu.com
21st September - 'The Welly Wiggle' is now also available to buy through lulu.com and 'Rainbow Recorders is being relaunched next week with a new, shiney front cover :)
For bulk order discounts please go to: www.lulu.com/spotlight/RooRecordsMusic
14th September - Last few places for the Music Theory Course are available... www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk
6th September - 'Rainbow Recorders' - our collection of 15 duets and trios are now available to purchase through www.lulu.com
17th August - 'Orchestra Rocks' is now available to buy through www.lulu.com
12th August - Our composer Rachael Forsyth will be running her music theory course again on Saturday, 25th September. Further information at: www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk
2nd August - Audio sample for our orchestral piece 'Orchestra Rocks' is now available up on our myspace page. www.myspace.com/roorecordsmusic
20th July - Our latest Orchestral Piece has been released today - 'Orchestra Rocks'. This piece is for pre grade 1 standard players and is a fun rocky piece to play. Audio sample to come soon on our myspace page.
16th July - If you are interrested in some music theory lessons to help you write your own songs go to www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk for information on summer time lessons.
9th July - Our Song 'The London Town Blues' was performed yesterday at the Hackney Schools Music Festival - well done everybody!
6th July - Dont forget to order your latest Roo Records Music pieces from the Ordering page.
5th July - You can now follow Roo Records Music on Twitter as well as our facebook group - come and join the conversation!
2nd July - The latest Roo Records Music products are due to be launched at the end of this month. But we're not going to tell you what they are. It's a surprise :)
2nd June - There are now only 2 places left for the Muisc Theory Day - go to www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk for further information.
23rd May - There are only a couple of places available for the theory day workshop - budding composers act fast or you'll miss out.
18th May - If you were at the eductional day in Hull today - you might have seen some Roo Records Music Posters and leaflets :)
3rd May - Our Roo Records Music composer - Rachael Forsyth - is holding a Theory Workshop Day - Saturday, 12th June - so if you would like to start to learn the skills you would need to compose your own pieces of music go to: www.rachaelforsyth.co.uk for further information on tickets.
30th April - The latest Roo Records Music piece has been released - 'Rainbow Magic' - a collection of 15 duet / trios for recorder players.
27th April - The latest feedback on the latest Roo Records Music pieces are now available to see. Check out Our Writers section to see how our peices have been recieved.
23rd April - The Latest Roo Records Music songs have been finished and will be released at the end of the month.
15th April - Roo Records Music has just added samples of the latest compositions to: www.myspace.com/roorecordsmusic
12th April - The new prices for the Roo Records Music pieces have now been added - all compositions are available either as pdf's or as manuscript. Also available for the orchestral pieces are mp3 demonstrational CDs!!!
30th March - Roo Records Music is now on Facebook - come find our group and keep updated with the latest happenings.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Roo-Records/104051409634582?ref=ts
27th March - 'Motorway Blues'. This flute piece written for three players or larger groups and piano premiered today at a local school. All played really well - well done everyone!
19th March - 'London Town Blues'. This mixed ensemble piece for alto sax, clarinet and Recorders was premiered today at a local school concert. It recieved well.