Join us as the students of School of Rock Rockville Centre take the stage in our Fall 2026 Summer Showcase for their Prog Rock show!

EVENTS DETAILS

• Date: Sunday, January 24, 2027
• Time: Schedule to be announced this December!
• Location: Tap Room Rockville Centre, 47-51 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• Parking: Parking is available in the lot behind the venue, in neighboring lots, and on the street.
• Cost: FREE event for the general public.

NEED-TO-KNOW INFO

• Hearing protection is strongly recommended for all guests (please bring from home)
• By attending this event you agree to adhere to the school's policies and code of conduct.

ABOUT THE PROG ROCK SHOW

The Prog Show is one of the most challenging School of Rock shows. The term “Prog Rock” can often be interchangeable or associated with “Art Rock”, “Symphonic Rock”, “Progressive Rock”, or “Classical Rock”. In the mid 60s, artists began to use the term “progressive” to describe how their music progressed beyond the standard Pop music formulas that the music industry called for at the time. By abandoning typical Pop traditions and incorporating new instrumentation and compositional techniques, the “Prog” genre, albeit broad, became more defined by the late 60s. Artists began producing longer albums that featured extended solos, higher instrumental skill, fantasy-like lyrical content, and unique instrumentation. King Crimson’s 1969 album In The Court of The Crimson King arguably defined the genre as it tied many of the elements associated with the growing definition of “Prog” into a cohesive vision. The Prog genre truly established itself by the mid 70s with Prog-pioneers such as King Crimson, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Genesis, and Jethro Tull. Groups like Pink Floyd and Yes contributed to this growing movement with albums such as Dark Side of the Moon and Close to the Edge. Many variations of progressive styles of music have emerged since the end of the classic era, as '80s groups like Queensryche, Dream Theater, and Kings’ X later influenced the heavy prog scene popularized by bands such as Opeth, TOOL, The Mars Volta and Coheed and Cambria. The Prog Show is geared towards more experienced students, but will propel beginner and intermediate players’ ability to higher standards.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ROCK

At School of Rock Rockville Centre, we’re all about turning music lessons into unforgettable experiences. Our performance-based approach gets students playing real songs in real bands from day one, helping them build confidence, creativity, and lifelong skills.

We offer programs for all ages and skill levels - from beginners picking up an instrument for the first time to seasoned players looking to sharpen their skills. Whether it’s guitar, drums, vocals, bass, or keyboard, our passionate instructors guide every student through an inspiring journey of musical growth. School of Rock is more than just music lessons, we’re a community where students connect, perform, and rock out together.

Have questions? Email us at rockvillecentre@schoolofrock.com or call us at 516-234-7625.