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Find the latest news about School of Rock Ankeny. Read news stories about our students & faculty in Ankeny, check out what alumni are up to, watch videos and more.

March 31, 2024

HUNTING FOR JAMS AND EGGS

We were excited to host a series of open houses over Easter weekend at all our locations. We love inviting the community into our schools so kids and families can check out what we offer.

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February 29, 2024

A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT SEASON SHOW

After months of practice and hard work, the adult band from our newest school in Ankeny put on a stellar season show featuring One Hit Wonders.

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February 29, 2024

FEBRUARY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CLAIRE NILLES

Years ago, Claire received a Christmas gift from her mom that inspired a new hobby - music. Years later, she is still interested, and now a member of the Cedar Rapids/Marion adult band.

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January 29, 2024

JANUARY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: ADIE FIEDLER

Watch the stage for Adie Fiedler! The keys player is a graduate of the Ankeny school’s Rookies program on her way to Rock 101. She’s already rocking it and loving every class.

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January 29, 2024

WINTER DOESN’T STOP THE MUSIC

Despite freezing temperatures and being in the middle of winter, our rock stars from all schools put on stellar shows for their friends, family, and the community.

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January 29, 2024

JANUARY STAFF SPOTLIGHT: DILLON RAIRDIN

A music composer tried teaching and loved it since the first lesson. The guitar, keys, and bass instructor had an interesting story of how he joined the School of Rock. Read on to find out!

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December 26, 2023

MUSIC RUNS IN THE FAMILY

Music is one of those hobbies that has no age limit. Creating something that sounds good can happen at age one or 100. For the Doak family, every rehearsal and show feels extra special because the band is made up of three generations.

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December 26, 2023

DECEMBER STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: ZEKE SCROGGS

The guitar player doesn't even remember when he started to play music. All he knows is he loves creating music and joining School of Rock was a way for him to explore that passion.

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December 26, 2023

DECEMBER STAFF SPOTLIGHT: TANNER WRIGHT

The self-taught musician became a teacher because other people noticed his skills were fluid and he was also personable working with others. Since starting his teaching career, Tanner says he has “enjoyed every minute of it”.

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