The Fall Season starts enrolling In August through the end of November with rehearsals starting In September. The Show is planned for the weekend of Jan 31st/Feb 1st (Please reserve Saturday and Sunday).
Check our calendar for mid-season performance dates.
MONDAYS: THE PIANO MEN - BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN / 5:30 - 7:30PM
Billy Joel and Elton John: two titans of the piano, whose music defined an era of rock and roll! This show delves into the iconic catalogues of these legendary artists, offering a foundational education in the craft of songwriting and performance. This program is highly scalable to different experience levels! While the piano is a featured instrument, the arrangements provide exciting challenges and opportunities for all instrumentalists. We'll explore a range of their hits, from power ballads to rock anthems, ensuring a dynamic and engaging performance that highlights the unique styles and contributions of both Billy Joel and Elton John.
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TUESDAYS: SNL 50 GREATEST HITS - 50 YEARS OF LIVE MUSIC ON SNL / 4:30 - 6:30PM
Celebrate the unparalleled legacy of SNL by showcasing the talents of its legendary musical guests throughout the years. Students will explore the diverse sounds and styles that have graced the SNL stage. This show offers a unique opportunity to delve into a wide array of genres, ranging from new up and coming artists, to well established heavy hitters. The program is highly adaptable to all skill levels, with opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists to embody the spirit of SNL's most notable performances. Expect a dynamic and entertaining learning experience that pays tribute to the show that has shaped American pop culture for generations.
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WEDNESDAYS: 90S ROCK / 6 - 8PM
The ‘90s Rock show is arguably one of the most popular School of Rock shows in our collection. Packed with a plethora of what are now known as ‘classic rock’ songs, the stylistic spectrum of this show is wide enough to excite any student rocker! Hard Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative and Indie encompass this decade of music that many parents grew up on! While some connect the era of ‘90s Rock to the Seattle-area Grunge scene with bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam, this show expands to also feature acts like Weezer, Hole, Oasis, No Doubt, Alanis Morissette, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day. The ‘90s Rock show will stretch any students’ musical progress while delighting and creating nostalgia for their parents!
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FRIDAYS: CLASSIC METAL - FEATURED SHOW / 5 - 7PM
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!
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SATURDAYS: PSYCH ROCK / 3 - 5PM
Psych rock, or psychedelic rock, is a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1960s, deeply influenced by psychedelic culture. It is characterized by studio effects, distorted guitars, long instrumental jams, and surreal lyrics that aimed to replicate or enhance altered states of consciousness. Key artists who helped define the genre include The Beatles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, and Pink Floyd. The music incorporated new electronic sound effects and recording techniques, extended instrumental solos, and improvisation. Many psychedelic groups differ in style with the label often applied spuriously.
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SUNDAYS: SOUTHERN ROCK / 3 - 5PM
Rock and Roll has deep roots in the South, and this show will feature the best of Southern Rock through the years – from early artists such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, to bluesy southern rockers like The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Bonnie Raitt, to modern practitioners like Gary Clark Jr., Carrie Underwood, and The Black Crowes. The Southern Rock show will thrust guitar players to the forefront with guitar harmonies and advanced soloing based on the pentatonic scale. Bass players will dig deep into groove playing. Drummers will learn to play through different feels like shuffles, boogies, and half-time and double-time transitions. Keyboardists will be challenged with new styles as they utilize diverse sounds ranging from piano to Hammond organ to Rhodes electric piano. Vocalists will gain an understanding of Southern-style harmony and emotive singing. This show offers many challenges for ambitious and experienced players!
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Email mamaroneck@schoolofrock.com or call us 914-777-1500 to reserve your instrument spots - spots are limited especially for drummers!
