Workshop DESCRIPTION

The 80s brought us a wave of new sounds and music genres, and produced hits that still rock the airwaves today. In this music workshop, we’ll perform hits from artists like Billy Idol, Devo, Cyndi Lauper, Van Halen, Flock of Seagulls, and many more. Monday through Friday will be spent learning and practicing 80s songs, all culminating in a live performance. Great for students 8-18 years of age who have had some previous instruction.

Sample schedule for the week 

Monday (9am drop off, 3pm pick up)

9am-10am: Intro and ice breakers 

10am-12pm: Workshop and song assignment

12pm-1pm: lunch 

1pm-2:45pm: Rehearsal

2:45pm-3pm: Clean up and wrap up

TUESDAY, Wednesday, & Thursday  (9am drop off, 3pm pick up)

9am-9:30am: Band meeting, go over plan for the day

9:30am-10am: Rehearsal

10:30am-11am: Workshop/Game/Making Band Poster

11am-12pm: Rehearsal

12pm: lunch 

1pm-2:45pm: Rehearsal

2:45pm-3pm: Clean up and wrap up

Friday (9am drop off, 3PM PERFORMANCE) 

9am-9:15am: Band meeting go over plan for the day 

9:15am-10am: Workshop/Game 

10am-11:30am: Rehearsal

11:30am-12:30pm: lunch

12:30-2:00pm: Dress Rehearsal & Fine Tuning

2:00-3:00pm: Games/ Stage is set up 

3:00pm: Performance outside at SOR

*An outside performance is weather dependant. If we are unable to perform inside, we will livestream the performance from the rehearsal room earlier in the afternoon. A decision will be made by drop off Friday morning *

What to expect

Students attending Best of the 80s workshop can expect to spend the majority of their time this week rehearsing songs from the best bands of the 80s. However, they will also take some time to get to know their band mates, play games, and it all culminates in a performance! 

At School of Rock, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students. To help us maintain this space, we ask parents to avoid packing any nut products in lunches or snacks. We also prohibit any toy or real weapons from being brought to the school.

Our summer workshop performances are held outdoors. 

If you have any questions on our workshops, feel free to email us at natick@schoolofrock.com. 

Rock on!