Thursday, March 4, 2010 (St. Louis Priory) Last weekend the Saint Louis Priory School held its second annual “Rebel Rock '10”, a battle of the bands competition which raised money for UrbanFUTURE, a non-for-profit agency working in partnership with families, schools, and community groups to help urban youth reach their potential through character formation, academic growth, and career planning. “What a great opportunity for UrbanFUTURE students to work side-by-side with students from Saint Louis Priory to produce this show for a second year, said Frank Van Bree, CEO of UrbanFUTURE and Executive Producer of Rebel Rock. “We are thankful to Priory for allowing our kids the opportunity to learn about the production side of the music industry”. Tom Mulvihill, Director of Admissions for Priory said, “Rebel Rock is the beginning of a greater, more systemic partnership with UrbanFUTURE, allowing Priory the opportunity to work with urban kids in the important area of academics through our summer school program”. Additionally, the Priory Student Council has exhibited interest in creating a “Day of Enrichment” for the urban students to take place sometime during the summer of 2010.
Rebel Rock ‘10, featured seven student bands and a band lead by faculty member Timothy Bussen which featured teachers, students and monks. Malcolm Briggs, President of ICR Construction Services and former KSDK Channel 5 sportscaster, emceed the event. John Peckham, Vice President of Logic Systems, provided sound and lighting for the show. Each group “rocked out” for a panel of judges with “Wavelength” winning a cash prize of $500 and a recording session in Webster University’s Studio A. Rebel Rock was conceived by Priory students Charlie Friedman ‘09 and Mitch Van Bree ‘13 in 2009 with the aim of showcasing student talent in a positive, community oriented spirit. Rebel Rock '10 was sponsored by Logic Systems and Cissell Mueller Construction with all proceeds going to UrbanFUTURE.
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