Spring 2026 Performance Sign-ups
Our Spring 2026 Season starts on February 2, 2026, and sign-ups are open now! We have not just two, but THREE new Performance Groups for students to choose from!
BIG NEWS! We are opening on Fridays starting in the Spring Season!
Not only will we have three new Performance Groups, we're also opening a fourth Rock 101 class from 4:15-5:45 PM on Fridays!
New Wave
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
The New Wave genre incorporates a variety of different sounds and styles that were prevalent at the end of the 1970s and expanded until the end of the 1980s. New Wave began as an extension of Punk Rock, which changed the music scene starting in 1976 in the US and the UK. One unifying factor shared by most, but not all, of the New Wave artists was an increasing use of electronic instrumentation, specifically the synthesizer. While electronic instruments had been used by major artists since the 1960’s, major advances in technology like the advent of MIDI and sampling changed the game in early 1980’s. Many 80’s New Wave artists, Soft Cell and Eurhythmics among them, used the synthesizer as the foundation of their sound, while others like The Cars and The Police integrated the synth seamlessly into their punchy guitar pop. The New Wave era is notable for an increased focus on diversity and equality within the rock world. Female artists, specifically, gained notoriety and achieved greater success in Rock music than at any time before.
Black Sabbath
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 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. Formed in working-class Birmingham, England in 1968, Black Sabbath went through a couple of different lineup changes and band names (including both the Polka Tuck Blues Band and Earth) before settling on the “classic” lineup of guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Over the course of 50 years, they made a mark on the music industry so grand, it shaped the landscape of all music that would follow. Widely considered the first Heavy Metal band and one of the most iconic acts of all time, Black Sabbath was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and is a legend few can ever aspire to compare to.
90S ROCK
Fridays, 5:45-7:45 PM
The 1990s ushered in a new era of Rock music that was dominated by the “Grunge” sound. Championed by Seattle record label Subpop, Grunge music was greatly influenced by the early 80’s Hardcore Punk scene as well as 70’s Hard Rock such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. As alternative music started to gain a commercial foothold in the late 80s, Nirvana exploded with 1991’s Nevermind. Kurt Cobain emerged as the Gen X John Lennon, a cultural figure that provided a voice to a generation. Pearl Jam were the Rolling Stones to Nirvana’s Beatles and they enjoyed incredible popularity with their debut album Ten. Seattle also produced heavier bands such as Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, and the success of these bands led to many alternative acts, such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, to achieve mainstream success. Grunge rock dominated the charts and sold out shows around the world for years to come, and helped pave the way for the heavier and more experimental sounds of the early 2000's that followed.
How do I enroll?
Sign-ups for our Spring 2026 Performance Groups are open now. Come see us at the front desk and we will get you sorted. If you have interest in the new Rock 101 group, we can switch you over from an existing group, or enroll you into the new time or any others for any new students. We're looking forward to the new season with all of you and all the fun we're going to have. Let's Rock!
New to School of Rock?
At School of Rock, we turn music lessons into something unforgettable. As the world's largest music school, our patented, performance-based approach offers an experience like no other and gets students playing real songs, in real bands, right from the start.
Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, getting back into music after a break, or just trying to take yourself to the next level, we're here to make your wildest music dreams come true. At School of Rock The Heights, students grow as musicians and as people, building creativity, stage presence, and life skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Have questions? Email us at theheights@schoolofrock.com or call us at (281) 909-7625.