LONG ISLAND, NY — April 1, 2026 — School of Rock is proud to announce that its Huntington, Queens, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, and Syosset/Oyster Bay locations were named honorees at the 2026 Legends of Long Island Music Awards. The ceremony was held on March 31 at Anthony's Windows on the Lake in Lake Ronkonkoma, co-hosted by Good Times Magazine — America's oldest regional entertainment newspaper — and the Long Island Music Business Organization.
School of Rock was recognized alongside a distinguished group of Long Island music bands and institutions, including Decadia, Liverpool Shuffle, Funk Filharmonik, Mr. Cheapo, Infinity Records, The Jazz Lofe, The A Room, Dream Studios, LI Sound Studios, JVC Broadcasting, WHPC-Nassau Community College, and Mike McElwee of the Nutty Irishman, among others. Together, the honorees represent decades of dedication to cultivating and championing the Long Island music scene.
Through its performance-based curriculum, School of Rock's Long Island schools have helped hundreds of students of all ages discover their potential as musicians — not just by learning to play, but by taking the stage and performing live. From beginners picking up an instrument for the first time to seasoned players honing their craft, School of Rock has become a cornerstone of music education across the region.
Good Times Magazine, founded in 1969 by Richard Branciforte, has served as the definitive voice of the Long Island music community for more than five decades. The Legends of Long Island Music Awards brings together the musicians, venues, broadcasters, educators, and industry figures who have helped shape the region's cultural identity.
For more information about School of Rock's Long Island locations, visit https://schoolofrock.com/stonewhite or call 516-234-7625 (ROCK).
About School of Rock
School of Rock is a performance-based music school with locations in Huntington, Queens, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, and Syosset/Oyster Bay. Part of the global School of Rock franchise, each location offers lessons, performance programs, and camps for students of all ages and skill levels.
About Good Times Magazine
Good Times Magazine is America's oldest regional entertainment newspaper, founded in 1969 and based in Carle Place, New York. It has long served as the premier publication covering the Long Island music and entertainment scene.
About the Long Island Music Business Organization
The Long Island Music Business Organization is dedicated to supporting and celebrating the music business community across Long Island.
