Rock Band 2026 Places and Auditions

If you would like to be in Rock band this year, auditions will take place early in February around week 3. The auditions weill be advertised here and in the school notices. You only need to audition if you were not in rockband last year. If you are returning year 8 then you still need to fill in the form so we know that you still want to be involved.

The form is in the school notices

You can still sign up for rockband until 5pm Friday 13th February. After that Auditions for this years Rock bands will be closed. The link to the form is below. Auditions will be held in the PAC and you will need to play/sing a rock song which you are familiar with. Please be at your audition 5 minutes before the stated time. The times will be posted on here, in the notices and on the PAC notice board.

Rock Band End of Year Concert 2022

Stage Fright Heads to the National Finals of Band Quest

Competing at Band Quest this year our four bands gained a number of outstanding awards.

On the 23rd of August, four bands from He Tīwai Mātruaranga Heaton Normal Intermediate competed in a Band Quest Heat held at Shirley Boys High School.

All of the bands performed with enthusiasm, energy and stage presence. They had a fun night and a number of our bands came away with group or individual awards from the evening. Stage Fright, one of our Year 7 Bands took the supreme award for the evening scoring 1st place. This means they are now able to enter the national finals and compete to be the national champions against 37 other bands from around the country. This is a huge honour and a great opportunity for these young musicians.

It was an outstanding evening. We are very proud of all our bands and the way that they have developed this year. A big thanks needs to go to Matt Hall, our tutor, and Sam Colvin, our teacher in charge of bands, who does all the work behind the scenes to make these groups happen. Also thank you to all the parents who support their children and came along to support our bands on the night.

A list of the awards are below. Congratulations everyone.

- First Place: Stage Fright from Heaton Normal Intermediate School (Pictured)‍ Yr 7 band Charlie Rm16, Oscar Rm12, Emerson Rm11, Sam Rm15, Ryo Rm12

- Best Original Song: The Hexagons from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Mathew Rm5, Luci Rm5, Evie Rm18, Irene Rm5, Archie Rm5 and Maddie Rm18

- Best Vocalist (jointly award to): Stage Fright from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Sam Rm15 and Emerson Rm11

- Best Vocalist (jointly award to): Zenith from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Ayshanie 'Rm5 and Zahra Rm18

- Musicianship Award: The keyboard/guitar player of Stage Fright from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Ryo Rm12

- Killer Guitarist Award: The lead guitarist of No Strings Attached from Heaton Normal Intermediate School -Max Rm 15

- Rock Solid Bassist Award: The Hexagons from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Luci Rm5

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ROCKBAND CONCERT TERM 2 2022

Our Rockbands did their first concert for the year on the 4th of July in our Performing Arts Center. There were a number of students, friends and whānau who joined us for the evening. Here are the bands performances below.

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Rock Bands for 2021

Band Name: One Tues 8:30-9am

Jacob Tsudin

Minori Naoi

Senha Battrick

Michael Rankin

Aidan Fitzmaurice

Band Name: Two Mon 1:00pm-1:30pm

Gus Cotton

Johnny Crieghton

Charlie Greenslade

Jess Canhan

Elise Saunders

Band Name: Three Tues 8am-8:30am

Zahra Jafri

Ayshanie Ayingaran

Archie McCormick

Luci Willmott-Dalton

Matthew Behmes

Band Name: Four Mon 12:30-1pm

Evie Ryan

Harry Wallace

Jun Lee

Felix Attewell

Rock Band 2021 Places and Auditions

If you would like to be in Rock band this year, auditions will take place on Tuesday 9th and Tuesday 16th February. You only need to audition if you were not in rockband last year. If you are returning year 8 then you still need to fill in the form.

You can still sign up for rockband until 5pm Monday 15th February. After that Auditions for this years Rock bands will be closed. The link to the form is below. Auditions will be held in the PAC and you will need to play/sing a rock song which you are familiar with. Please be at your audition 5 minutes before the stated time. The times will be posted on here, in the notices and on the PAC notice board.

https://forms.gle/ViLydoxs2h2emoLt9

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Rock Bands for 2020

Year 8's one: Kate Gopperth, Tayla Eagle, Noah Hamilton, Eddie Nord, Alf Markham, Felix Neilson

Year 8's Two: Thalia Hitchens, Rylan Underwood, Lola Holms, Aiden Walker, Jamie Ellis,

No name One: Senha Battrick, Meg Bates, Justin Woods, Gus Cotton, Finn Wallace, Minori Naoi, Isabel Lee

No name Two: Harvey Moyle, Johnny Kearny, Jacob Tschudin, Kiwi Glimore, Michael Rankin

Guitar Crew: Aiden Fitzmaurice, Johnny Creighton, Charlie Greenslade, Ben Walker, Lachie Hewitson

2020 ROck Bands

If you are interested in being in a Rock Band this year then please fill in the form below and watch the notices and this page for the audition times.

https://forms.gle/7658N44rkPkRHdgJ6

After extensive auditions and discussions the Rock Bands for 2019 have been announced and practices begin next week.

2019 Heaton Rock Bands:

The Rippers: Lachie Dean, Lily Saunders, Ibai White, Sophie Gilman, Malachi Kereama, Ichiko Kosaka, Eddie Nord
To be named: Ollie Munt, Alf Markham, Felix Neilson, Sonya Li-Mchenry, Maggie Hill, Noah Hamilton
The Unknown: Jamie Ellis, Aiden Walker, Thalia Hitchens, Lola Holmes, Harper Brown, Rylan Underwood

All band practices will be held Monday lunchtime and Tuesday morning. Each band will learn two songs that they will perform at Bandquest in August. There will also be performances at music appreciation evenings and assemblies throughout the year. There will be a cost to be in a band this year and there will be a meeting called for students involved to get a notice to take home to parents. Any questions please come and see Mrs Hill

Rock Band Auditions

Thursday 21st/ Monday 25th/ Tuesday 26th Febrauary

Please see the audition times below. Please make sure you can attend your audition as you will not get another chance if you miss it. If you see any problems please let me know ASAP. Do not come to me on your audition day and tell me you have a problem. I will provide instruments and amps for you but you are welcome to bring your own. Please make sure any instruments are in tune before you play. Singers please come prepared to sing with a Karoke backing track for any song you choose to sing. You will sing into a microphone.

Any questions you may email me but be mindful I only check my email twice a day, so I may not answer you right away. Be patient or come and find me.

Good Luck!

2019 ROck Bands

If you are interested in being in a Rock Band this year then please fill in the form below and watch the notices and this page for the audition times.

https://goo.gl/forms/pOGWXIiu0ypWYYI62

Band Performances at the Celebration Concert

BandQuest Results

Our year 7 Rock Band performed really well but did not place this year. However Lily Saunders pick up an award for most entertaining performer.

Our Year 8 Band Radio Meyhem came 2nd on the night with an award also going to Jonty Munt for best musicanship.

Here are some clips from the night.

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Musical Soiree

Some photos and video from our recent concert in June

Year 7 Rock Band

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Year 8 Rock Band

2017 Rock bands

After extensive auditions with Mr Williams in Room 19, the Rock Bands for 2017 have been announced and practices begin this week.

2017 Heaton Rock Bands:

To Be Named: Tazmin Phillips, Sarah, Hannah, Oliver Ellis, Millie Holmes, Finn Aldridge, Zack Smeele, Oscar Goodwin and Billie Roberts
Radio Mahem: Lila Nicholson, George Donaldson, Will Sheere, Kingsley Hanrahan and Jonty Munt
The Unknown: Rosie McCormick, Sophie Behrnes, Mia Cottrell-Bone, Thesara Dissanayake, Lucy Haller, Kingsley Hanrahan, Finn Aldridge and Kalani Busby

All band practices will be held in Room 19 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday during lunch. Each band will learn two songs that they will perform at Bandquest in August. There will also be performances at music appreciation evenings and assemblies throughout the year.