FALL SEASON 2025
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The Performance Program is School of Rock's hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. Utilizing the patented School of Rock Method, Performance Program consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience, and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, and refine the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, Performance Program students take the stage and play at local music venues in front of a live audience.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM: Classic Metal
AGES 13-17 | Thursdays 6-8pm
Classic Metal is widely regarded as ranging from the late 1960s Proto-Metal sound of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin up until the mid 1980s, when Thrash Metal reigned supreme with bands like the ‘big four’ (Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer) and Hair Metal was still a blip on the horizon. Full of guitar wizardry and riffs galore, Classic Metal’s explosion in the 1970s and early '80s would set the tone for a generation of Metal bands to come and leave an indelible impression on the music industry. This show will trace the roots of metal, from the late '70s hard rock, Ronnie James Dio fronted bands like Black Sabbath and Rainbow and to metal’s big break in the '80s with bands like Metallica and Megadeth. If you’re looking to sharpen your shredding skills on guitar and bass, speed up your chops on the drums, or hone your high range vocals - the Classic Metal show is for you!
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM: Warped Tour
AGES 13-17 | Wednesdays 6-8pm / Fridays 4-6pm
The Vans Warped Tour was a traveling, outdoor music festival that focused on punk rock and related genres like pop-punk, emo, and metalcore. It was known for its summer tours across the United States and Canada, often described as a "punk rock summer camp". The tour was a major platform for launching the careers of many popular bands and was the longest-running touring music festival in North America. Some of these bands include: Blink-182, Paramore, Coheed and Cambria and NOFX. A fun show that can be musically challenging but also teaches solid fundamental skills, Warped Tour is sure to appeal to all levels of students and will entertain any crowd!
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM: Stadium Anthems
AGES 13-17 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6-8pm
Stadium Anthems and Arena Rock refer to the emergence of rock ‘n’ roll as big business in the 1970s and early 1980s. Advances in music production technology, along with the proliferation of higher fidelity FM radio stations, resulted in the arrival of a slicker, more commercial rock sound, popularized by bands such as Journey, Boston, Styx, Heart, Queen, Foreigner, Kansas, Fleetwood Mac, REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad, Toto, Cheap Trick, and more. These artists, and the growing music industry behind them, brought Rock ‘n’ Roll out of the clubs and into the arenas and stadiums. No matter the bands, the songs of the Stadium Anthems show are the true stars, and anyone who’s had the joy to sing along with this music in its intended environment will surely agree. This is catchy music that is meant to be turned up loud! Guitarists will find challenging parts lurking around every corner. Keyboard players will be showcased heavily. Vocalists will be challenged with belting leads and rich harmonies. Drummers will learn the true meaning of bombastic, over-the-top performances. Bass players will get their hands on powerful and melodic bass lines which compliment their 6-string counterparts. This is a great show for all instruments!
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM: British Invasion
AGES 13-17 | Thursdays 6-8pm
The mid-1960s cultural phenomenon known as “The British Invasion” refers to the sudden and ubiquitous popularity of British rock and roll among the American youth of the time. The catalog of music created by these artists - including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Kinks among others - propelled Rock & Roll music to the mainstream of cultural relevance where it remains to this day. The British Invasion bands took inspiration from Blues, Folk, and early Rock & Roll and combined these influences in an exciting way that can teach both our students and audiences the foundation of modern pop and rock music. This version of the British Invasion show will also mix modern acts like Oasis, Coldplay and Blur into the fold. This show is a prime choice for all instruments and experience levels to learn the foundations of Rock music, and especially perfect for emerging players who are looking to take the next step in widening their musical repertoire.
ROCK 101, ROCK 102 and Pop 101
Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Briarcliff Manor's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic and modern rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs. Pop 101 takes them same structure as Rock 101 but focuses on Pop music. After passing Rock 101 or Pop 101 graduation requirements, students move into Rock 102.
ROCK 101
AGES 7-12 | MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, 4:30-6:00PM
ROCK 102
AGES 9-13 | MONDAYS, 6:00-7:30PM | FRIDAYS, 5:30PM-7:00PM
POP 101
AGES 7-12 | MONDAYS 4:30-6:00PM
ROOKIES AND LITTLE WING
ROOKIES
AGES 5-8 | MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, 4:30-5:30PM
At School of Rock Briarcliff Manor, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.
LITTLE WING
AGES 3-5 | WEDNESDAYS, 3-3:45pm | SUNDAYS, 10:30-11:15AM
Our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.
ADULT BAND
AGES 18+| TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8:15-10:15PM
Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Briarcliff Manor is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show!