At School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay, we don't teach music to put on shows - we put on shows to teach music. Students are assigned songs selected to develop them as musicians, and work on them in private lessons with their instructors, as well as in weekly rehearsals with groups made up of their peers. The season culminates with a performance at our seasonal showcase, where they can show you everything they've been working on throughout the season!
See the end of this article for important dates, and ways to sign up for the new season!
School of Rock offers flexible options so you can make the most of your experience during the summer! With make-up lessons, online lessons, and billing prorations available, we can make just about any schedule work! Contact our team for more details.
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LITTLE WING
AGES 4-5 | MEETS FRIDAYS, 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Little Wing is School of Rock's music program designed for our youngest students (mainly 4- to 5-year-olds). This music program for toddlers and preschoolers features a special curriculum where students play games and participate in other interactive activities to help them internalize the foundational skills they will use as their musical abilities grow. These music classes for kids are the perfect start to a lifelong love of music. Little Wing students have one weekly group lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody, and dynamics through play.
SUMMER JAMS
ages 7-9 | meets tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Turn up the volume and roll down the windows—Summer Jams is a high-energy celebration of the songs that define our favorite time of year. From the surf-washed shores of the California coast to the neon-lit boardwalks of the East, this show explores the evolution of the "Song of the Summer" and the cultural moments that made them legendary.
Students will dive into a curated playlist of seasonal anthems, learning how the heat, the haze, and the freedom of summer have inspired songwriters for decades. This isn't just about catchy choruses; it’s an exploration of groove, vibrant tone, and rhythmic precision.
POP PUNK & EMO
AGES 10-12 | MEETS THURSDAYS, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In the 1990s, artists such as Green Day, Offspring, and Blink-182 achieved success by blending punk attitudes and influences with a more polished, melodic, commercially appealing sound than their often raw predecessors. By the 2000s, Pop Punk and its Emo offshoot (featuring lyrics that touch on emotional and confessional topics) were fully entrenched in the mainstream music world, with bands such as Fall Out Boy, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, and Panic! At the Disco topping the charts and selling out arenas. Of course, this music is still incredibly popular and influential today. A fun show that can be musically challenging but also teaches solid fundamental skills, Pop Punk & Emo is sure to appeal to all levels of students and will entertain any crowd!
black sabbath
ages 13-hs senior | meets tuesdays, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
While the phrase “Heavy Metal” had been thrown about during the '60s, it took the arrival of Black Sabbath to fully realize the genre. Considered the pioneers of heavy metal, Black Sabbath are rock and roll legends. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward created some of the heaviest music of the 1960s and '70s, and have influenced practically every metal band who have emerged in their wake, including Metallica, Slayer, System of a Down, Slipknot, and Soundgarden. After 50+ years, despite lineup changes (Ronnie James Dio as vocalist being the most notable), band names (including both the Polka Tuck Blues Band and Earth), and inter-band personality conflicts, Black Sabbath have still emerged as the first and most influential heavy metal band in rock history. Major musical concepts employed by Black Sabbath that the students will learn include alternate tunings, changes in tempo and feel, and improvisation. This show is sure to be incredibly fun for your student rocker, and will aid in their development to the next musical level.
best of the 2010s
ages 13-hs senior | meets wednesdays, 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
School of Rock pays tribute to the past decade of Rock and Roll! The 2010s proved that rock and roll is alive and well, with diverse artists such as Adele, Imagine Dragons, Tame Impala, H.E.R., and St. Vincent all rising to prominence in the music world. These current artists combine modern production techniques with retro-sounding riffs and song structures, resulting in today's chart topping hits. While the music itself has generally evolved somewhat from decades past - less guitar solos, more keyboards, and more influence from Hip Hop and R&B - the spirit of Rock and Roll remains as vital as ever. This show will be a stylistically diverse recap of the best music from the decade, featuring modern takes on Punk (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), Blues (Gary Clark Jr., Black Keys), Pop (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry), Rock and Roll (Greta Van Fleet, The Dead Weather), and more! A great show for students of any instrument and experience level.
SUPER SENIORS: THE SCHOOL OF ROCK CLASS OF 2026
GRADUATING SENIORS | REHEARSAL LOCATION & SCHEDULE TBA
It’s time for one final encore! SUPER SENIORS is the ultimate send-off for our graduating high school musicians, giving them the chance to take center stage and leave their mark. Each student will submit five songs that have shaped their musical journey, and at least one will be brought to life in this unforgettable showcase. Whether it’s a classic rock anthem, a pop-punk favorite, or a personal ballad, this show is all about celebrating their passion, talent, and the road ahead. So crank up the amps, hit the lights, and get ready to cheer on the next generation of rock stars as they take their final bow before heading off to their next adventure!
**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:** Students must be graduating high school in June 2026 and must have participated in the Spring 2026 performance season.
woodstock
ages 18+ | meets mondays, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
In 1969, almost half a million people made a pilgrimage to Yasgur’s Farm in upstate New York for three days of peace and music. Catapulting many iconic artists who played this landmark music festival into superstar status, Woodstock embodies the spirit of the 60s. It was a watershed moment for Rock and Roll, and this show celebrates the legendary, and very stylistically diverse, artists who promoted unity and embraced freedom of expression while performing at the festival. Songs by The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Grateful Dead and more make this show an exciting and well-balanced educational challenge for all instruments and experience levels!
SUMMER SEASON 2026 - IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
tentative show dates
The show dates listed above are tentatively confirmed and are expected to be accurate. Please add these dates to your calander. In the rare event that any show dates need to be adjusted due to venue availability, we will provide as much notice as possible.
how to enroll
- SOON-TO-BE SCHOOL OF ROCK FAMILIES:
- Call us at 516-234-7625, email us at syossetoysterbay@schoolofrock.com, or fill out the form below to discuss scheduling & enrollment!
- CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES:
- Little Wing: You're all set!
- Rock 101 & Rock 102: Fill out the Rehearsal Scheduling Survey available on the Parent Portal.
- Rock 103: Fill out the Rehearsal Scheduling Survey available on the Parent Portal, then discuss options with your instructor during lessons.
- Grad School: Fill out the Rehearsal Scheduling Survey available on the Parent Portal.
A NOTE ABOUT SHOW CASTING
We strive for well-balanced shows where all of our students are challenged and get equal opportunity for parts. Please understand that factors such as attendance at rehearsals, behavior at rehearsals, and musical preparation for rehearsals can affect the number of songs a student is assigned. The School of Rock method is merit based. While a show’s first casting is as equitable as possible, in subsequent castings we reward commitment, hard work, and steady improvement.
We know many students have talents beyond the instruments they study at School of Rock. We do our best to encourage (and show off) all of our students’ abilities! However, students who take lessons on an instrument at School of Rock get priority casting on that instrument in shows. Students are guaranteed to be assigned parts only on instruments they are actively taking lessons on at SoR. Depending on the makeup of the show’s cast, we may not be able to accommodate students who wish to perform on an instrument (including vocals) that they do not study at SoR. If your student is interested in studying an additional instrument, please reach out to us to discuss options.