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FALL SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT!
Enrollment is ongoing. Plans DO NOT cancel at the end of every season. If you wish to cancel or change plans a written notice is needed. *This includes Little Wing, Rookies, Rock 101, Performance Program, Adult Program, and Prep Lessons plans
*Our Summer into Fall Prep Week starts September 23rd and runs through September 28th. During this time, School of Rock Columbia will be closed for lessons, classes, and rehearsals! |
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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN CHOOSING A SHOW:
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ROCK 101 PROGRAMWeekly rehearsals are tentatively planned for Monday - Rock 101 (Ages 7-12) - 5:00 pm Wednesday - Rock 101 (Ages 7-12) - 5:00 pm Thursday - Rock 101 (Ages 7-12) - 5:00 pm Saturday - Rock 101 (Ages 7-12) - 10:30 am |
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PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Classic R&B
Rhythm and Blues music was foundational to the evolution of rock and roll! Originating with jazz and blues in the 1940s, R&B music was predominantly created by black musicians for black audiences until the 1950s, when artists such as Etta James, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Ike & Tina Turner began to achieve crossover success with white audiences as well. By the early 1960s, record labels like Motown and Stax were churning out legendary hits by Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, and Otis Redding, which influenced virtually all of the Rock and Roll and Pop music that came after. The Classic R&B show features groove-oriented music with dynamic arrangements and standout vocal performances. Students participating in this show will have an opportunity to hone their rhythmic skills and broaden their repertoire of music styles by focusing on the music that inspired artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and which continues to be relevant today with its influence on modern Pop stars such as Adele and John Legend. Classic R&B is one of the most educational shows that School of Rock offers!
21st Century Indie Rock
While “Indie Rock” began as an underground DIY movement in rock and roll in the late 1970s and 1980s, the term began to be used more broadly in the aftermath of Nirvana’s success in the early 90s to refer to any music that fell outside of mainstream tastes - a synonym to the more well-known “alternative” label. By the turn of the millennium, Indie Rock was mainstream, and became defined by the hard-driving garage-influenced sounds of bands like The Strokes, The Walkmen, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, Dead Weather, and The Killers. As the 2000s unfolded, Indie Rock evolved to incorporate more varied influences, such as Folk (Grizzly Bear, Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers), Space Rock (Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard), World Music (Vampire Weekend, Florence + The Machine, Arcade Fire) and Electronica (Imagine Dragons, MGMT, St. Vincent). This show celebrates all of the varied sounds of Indie Rock in the 21st Century, and is a great option for students of all instruments and experience levels.
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin has been synonymous with being the innovators of the Hard Rock genre. Formed originally as a new version of the British Invasion group The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin quickly took shape to become the most popular rock band in the world, filling arenas and selling millions of albums. The mastermind behind it all was Jimmy Page. As a studio musician, producer, and songwriter, Page recruited Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (bass), and John Bonham (drums), and began a decade-long journey of prolific songwriting. Songs like “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Good Times Bad Times”, and “The Ocean” have become rock standards and rights of passage for aspiring musicians. Led Zeppelin’s blend of Hard Rock, Blues, and Folk has remained the primary inspiration for many of today’s rock bands. Any student participating in this show is sure to gain a wealth of musical knowledge and advancement. The Led Zeppelin show has challenges for every skill level - it will turn beginners into intermediates and will transform intermediate players into advanced rockers!
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ADULT PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Pat Benatar VS Joan Jett
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Earasers are specially designed hi-fi earplugs. Earasers don't plug up your ears and muffle sound like more conventional earplugs. Many members of our staff use these exact earplugs at School of Rock as well as when they rehearse and perform professionally with their own bands. Earasers are easy to clean and reusable! Sold for $49.99 per pair.
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METHOD BOOKS & APP |
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You've experienced firsthand how School of Rock's curriculum creates musicians. The School of Rock Method™ uses classic songs to illustrate technique and theory. As part of our ongoing effort to produce proficient musicians, we are proud to introduce The School of Rock Method™ Books and App. The Books and App are available exclusively for students at School of Rock, and will take them to the next level. |
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POLICY REMINDER
ENROLLMENT FROM ONE SEASON TO THE NEXT IS AUTOMATIC UNLESS YOU PUT IN A 30-DAY NOTICE.
Students are enrolled forever until you submit a 30-day cancellation. This means that you are automatically re-enrolled into the following season. However, if you are canceling, simply email us at columbia@schoolofrock.com 30 days prior to your next billing cycle. A 24hr notice must be given in order to receive a make-up lesson. All make-ups & instructors are based on availability. If you ever have a question regarding this information, please don't hesitate to contact us at columbia@schoolofrock.com or (410) 349-1456. OFF WEEK & HOLIDAYS: At the end of every season, SOR closes for 1 week to give your hard-working students a break. We don’t pro-rate for this, but we don’t charge extra for 5-week months. There are also a few holidays that we are closed for, and for which we do not offer make-ups. These holidays are: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. |