FALL 2026 Show Annnouncements
 

Every 4 months, we announce the new show themes for the upcoming season. We choose our Performance and Adult Band themes based on our educational standards, while also trying to provide an exciting and fun experience to our students!

Please make sure to read our Show Description and Info Guide in its entirety. Whether you are currently enrolled or you are interested in getting started at School of Rock, there will be a ton of information that will help you plan for the Fall Season. 

Signup forms are open NOW so fill out the School of Rock Pearland Show Sign Up Form to send us your top three choices! The deadline for your form is Friday, Januaray 18th. Students may sign up after the deadline, but are less likely to be placed on a top preference show. 

SCHOOL OF ROCK PEARLAND'S SPRING 2026 SHOWS

Micheal Jackson VS Prince

Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

Michael Jackson and Prince - there were, arguably, no two bigger superstars in the '80s. MJ’s Thriller and Prince’s Purple Rain were perhaps the most iconic recordings of the entire decade, and cemented each artist’s place in music history. In 1982, MJ released one of the greatest albums of all time, Thriller. The album would bring unprecedented success for Michael, topping the Billboard 200 for an impressive 37 weeks and becoming the first album to ever contain seven top-10 singles. The “Thriller” video turned the music video medium into a serious art form and helped to break down the racial barrier on the network. Michael would not release another solo album for 5 years, returning in 1987 with the highly-anticipated album, Bad. Although his output in the 1980s was limited to just two solo albums, the unprecedented massive success of both Thriller and Bad earned Michael Jackson the title as the undisputed “King of Pop.” Prince is hailed as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Not only was he a guitar virtuoso, but he was also a prodigal multi-instrumentalist who played every instrument on his early albums, including bass, drums, and keyboards. Prince scored his commercial breakthrough in 1982 with the album 1999. The album became Prince’s first top-10 album, and the title track was his first international mega hit. Prince exploded back onto the scene with the hit film and accompanying soundtrack, Purple Rain. The album became Prince’s first number-one album, holding the top spot for an impressive 6 consecutive months, and featured the number-one hits, “Purple Rain”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, and “When Doves Cry.” Known not only for his prolific musical output, his wild, energetic dancing and genre-bending music made a strong case for Prince as the top superstar of the 1980s. This show will have plenty of opportunities for students to contribute on a variety of instruments in a wide range of styles, and there will surely be challenging moments where students at all levels can learn something new.

SONGWRITING

Thursdays 7pm-9pm

Creating original songs can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences for musicians. School of Rock’s Songwriting Program teaches the fundamentals of songwriting and arranging, as students compose original works. Rehearsal time for the first half of the season consists of engaging songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops, where students learn to create ideas and overcome writer’s block with techniques that professionals rely on. As each student builds on their original song idea, the group begins arranging the songs for a full band, with each student serving as accompaniment to the other students, helping each other realize their vision. The season culminates in a live performance of all the original songs.

Texas Rocks
 

Fridays 6pm-8pm

The Texas Rocks Performance Group celebrates the rich musical heritage of the Lone Star State by exploring artists and bands that have shaped the Texas music scene. Students perform songs from legendary and rising Texas musicians while developing essential ensemble skills, stage presence, and musicianship. This show challenges students to adapt to a variety of genres, strengthen their confidence as performers, and understand the cultural impact Texas artists have had on modern music. From Classic Rock anthems to Blues, Metal, and contemporary favorites, the Texas Rocks Performance Group offers students an engaging and educational experience while showcasing the incredible legacy of Texas music.

Best of 2000's
 

Saturdays 1pm-3pm

The 2000s Show offers a huge variety of music that is sure to satiate any student’s musical appetite. The 2000s has produced more and more artists whose music blends and defies genres, and draws from a greater variety of influences than was available at any previous point in history. At the same time, more traditional bands and artists, including some who started making music in the twentieth century, have adapted to the changing times and continued to thrive. Though it is impossible to place the varied music of the 2000s into one definable style or category, certain themes emerge: 1) an interest in and revival of ‘retro’ sounds using modern technology and sensibilities, and 2) songwriting that draws from a huge diversity of genres and styles, making 21st-century ‘rock’ bands even harder to pin down to one style alone. Examples of blockbuster artists that might be in the setlist include Foo Fighters, RHCP, Evanescence, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Paramore, White Stripes, Adele, The Strokes, Jet, System of a Down, The Darkness, Tool, and many others. This is a perfect show for students of all ages and experience levels and will offer many opportunities to perform across all genres!

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At School of Rock, we turn music lessons into something unforgettable. Our patented, performance-based approach gets students playing real songs in real bands - right from the start.

Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or getting back into music after a break, we don't just teach notes - we teach you how to rock on stage and in life. At School of Rock Pearland, students grow as musicians and as people, building creativity, stage presence, and life skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Have questions? Email us at pearland@schoolofrock.com or call us at (832) 895-7625.