# Rock and Pop Pupils Celebrate Charity Success

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/02/14/rock-and-pop-pupils-celebrate-charity-success/
- Published: 2007-02-14T12:03:52+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Approved by and distributed on behalf of St Teresa’s Hospice

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ROCK AND POP PUPILS CELEBRATE CHARITY CONCERT SUCCESS

14/02/07

Pupils from The School of Rock and Pop in Darlington have raised more than £900 
for St Teresa’s Hospice, following a special fundraising concert at Carmel School.

Earlier this month, six local bands, including, Dial 9 For Juice, Default Selection
and The Undecideds, took to the stage at the Headlands-based school, performing 
live for visitors and guests.

Money raised from ticket sales and a special fundraising raffle held during the 
event, totalled more than £900, which will now be used to help fund St Teresa’s 
palliative and respite care services, which include day care, at-home care, counselling
and complementary therapies as well as an in-patient unit.

The school of Rock and Pop, based at Darlington College, is run by Andrew Meadowcroft
and Keith Peberdy, who has worked with Sting, the Rolling Stones, Travis and Robbie
Williams. The course involves forming a band, a practical music theory exam, and
information on how to get ahead in the music business.

Andrew Meadowcroft, a tutor at The School of Rock and Pop, said: Pupils at the School
of Rock and Pop thrive on performing live and having an audience appreciate their
music has an extremely positive effect on individual confidence and musical progression.
Being able to support a local charity at these concerts makes it all the more special
and definitely gives them an additional boost.”

St Teresa’s Hospice Director, Jane Bradshaw, said: The concert by the School of 
Rock and Pop was a resounding success and not only brought much needed donations
to the hospice, but also gave these young musicians a chance to showcase their talents.
Everyone who attended seemed to have a very enjoyable time and I would like to thank
everyone involved for their hard work and generosity.”

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