That’s a wrap, have a great summer, rock stars

Brian BrodersenNews

U-Rock Music School’s 23rd annual concert showcase & award presentation on Sunday, June 8th, was a great celebration of a terrific year of musical inspiration.

This year we awarded 25 of our dedicated students with our coveted M.A.R.S. Awards, plus three 5 Year Achievement Awards. 

Five Year Achievement Awards
Nathan Corbett (drums)
Summer Cusson (vocals/guitar/piano) Ashley Monaghan (guitar)

Performers of the Year

Junior Performer 2025
Jasmine Thai, age 11 

Senior Performer 2025
Mia Smith, age 16

Musical Genius Awards 2025  

This very special award is for our students who have excelled both at their various instruments and the creation of original music compositions

Alex Dennis 
Mia Smith
Alex Quirk 

Teacher’s Choice Awards

Brian’s choices
Alisa Filatova (guitar)
Robbie Chatburn (drums)
Eldar Fliser (piano)

Cathy’s choice
Samantha Stamplecoskie (vocals)

Carter’s choice
Maddox Thai (bass guitar)

Mia’s choice
Amber Fortin (vocals)

Nachal’s choice
Britton Delahunty (piano)

Savannah V’s choice
Hailey Gibson (vocals)

Ashley’s choice
Anna Jenkins (guitar)

Savanah P’s choice
Maeva Black (vocals)

Ethan’s choice
Nila Nicholas (guitar)

CRUSHERS BANDS MVPS

Tuesday Band MVP
Lily Reid (vocals)

Wednesday Band MVP
Sam de Sousa (drums/guitar)

Thursday Band MVP
Elliott Hamilton (drums)

POP Patrol MVP
Jenner Duivenvoorden 

The Roxies MVPs
Savannah Ellis 
Blakely Kobzan 

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our award winners and to ALL of our amazing students.

You are ALL winners in our hearts. 

We are now taking a short break before our sunny summer session begins on July 9-August 13. There are still a few lesson times available, if your rock stars want to keep up their skills, just let us know.

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open to the public. So, if any of our amazing students haven’t signed up yet, please grab yourselves a spot before we are fully booked. 

The Fall/Winter session begins on Monday, September 8th. 

This date also marks U-Rock Music School’s 29th anniversary! Thank you ❤️

Happy summer vibes to all, enjoy some pictures from our showcase on June 8th.

Thank you, again, for allowing us to share our joy of music with your families. 

Cathy & Brian
and the U-Rock Crew
(613) 853-7748
www.u-rockschool.com