Performing in front of people can be intimidating, and the butterflies seem to pop up only moments before show time. that was the case for Emilee Pettit for years.

More than 250 people packed the Chrome Horse Saloon outdoor stage area in Cedar Rapids to celebrate summer season performances from the School of Rock Cedar Rapids/Marion Rock 101 and Performance Program groups. The house was electric and rocking!

After months of dreaming and building, we are so excited to welcome students of all ages to School of Rock Ankeny. Thank you to the wonderful community for celebrating with us.

Lily Beimer discovered her interest in playing guitar because there happened to be one at her house. Since starting at School of Rock nearly a year ago, she is now more inspired than ever to continue learning new skills.

The School of Rock Cedar Rapids/Marion House Band turned a quiet Anamosa library and learning center into a concert venue.

When Allegra Hernandez played the piano at age 9, they didn't think music would be their career. Since hitting the keys as a child, their interest in music led them to become the music director at School of Rock West Des Moines. Read on to see what inspired the musician to become a teacher.

Isla Wilson is a student at School of Rock West Des Moines. She has been rocking bass and vocals for about two years. Her favorite part of the experience is meeting new people and learning new songs.

When we hear about STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, music probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But actually, it fits in perfectly. The Cedar Rapids/Marion House Band and staff showed the crowd why and how at Collins Aerospace's first Community STEM Day on July 13.

Chloe Weidl is a drums instructor at the Cedar Rapids/Marion School of Rock and has been part of the staff since April 2021. Before becoming a teacher, Weidl was a student at the SOR in Geneva, IL while in high school. So, the transition to teaching was easy when she moved to Iowa because she already knew how the program works.

Check out the coverage of Cedar Rapids' very first Pride Parade last Saturday 6/4/22. School of Rock Cedar Rapids / Marion showed their PRIDE and was excited to participate. Check out the video of Alek, Corinne, and Jack jamming out on our moving stage in KWWL's coverage of the event!