So you think you can ROCK?

The Competition

Winners 2009!

Congratulations to Highvale Secondary College for winning the first ever So you think you can rock...? Competition!

 

The Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association (VITTA) proudly presents the So you think you can rock...? interschool Competition. Secondary Schools across Victoria are invited to enter this exciting, fun and educational musical extravaganza!

Schools will go head to head in two categories - Hard and Expert - using the popular game, Guitar Hero: World Tour. Each school may enter one 'band' in each category made up of one teachers and three students. Bands will be given two randomly selected Guitar Hero: World Tour tracks on the day of the competition set to be held at the VITTA Annual Conference 2009, Wednesday the 25th of November.

The band with the highest combined scores in each category will be crowned winners of the inaugural  So you think you can rock...? Competition.

So you think you can rock...? will improve students' musical understanding and skills, promote stronger student-teacher relationships, allow students to set goals, improve concentration in class and best of all, is fun for all involved!

 

Rules

  • Schools may enter up to one team in each of the two categories
      - Hard
      - Expert
     
  • Teams must consist of one teacher and three students each filling one of the following Guitar Hero roles:
      - Singer
      - Guitarist
      - Bass Guitarist
      - Drummer

What do I need for So you think you can rock?

Guitar Hero World Tour is available on any of the below consoles
 | Wii  |  Xbox 360 | PS2  | PS3 |
 
If your music or classroom does not have Guitar Hero it’s worth shopping around .

One extra Guitar is needed to complete the band (two in total) so it’s worth looking around in many electronic stores. Make sure you emphasise that you only need the guitar and not the game.

It’s worth getting all your equipment together as soon as possible to ensure you have the most time possible to practice before the heats at the end of July.
 
If you are having trouble finding a space to practice VITTA are willing to offer a rehearsal space in out Collingwood office if required. If you are interested contact us after the session or email us at music@vitta.org.au

Key Dates

  • Finals
    Finals will be held at the Annual VITTA Conference 2009 ~ Slide to Open |  23rd – 25th November
    Grandstand, Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

How do I enter?

  • Step 1 - Get a band together (try holding auditions in your school)
     
  • Step 2 - Name your band (you can use this as a whole class activity)
     
  • Step 3 - Register your band online
     
  • Step 4 - Practice!
     
  • Step 5 - Come along to your the finals and compete!


About Guitar Hero: World Tour

Guitar Hero is a music video game that allows everyday game players to experience life as a rock star. First released in 2005 the game has constantly evolved to become one of the highest selling games in the world.

Guitar Hero World Tour is the next generation, enabling you to live the whole rock star experience.

The game features a newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller, and a microphone.

There is also the option of a bass guitar, which you will need in order to enter this competition and to truly complete your band. Solo guitar kits can be purchased from retailers and used as bass guitars with your Guitar Hero World Tour software.

Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online and offline gameplay modes.

The software is simple to use, with easy to follow clear tutorials that make it easy for even the most musically challenged to become a rock star