Thanks for your interest in rocking with us for our Summer 2026 season! Please read this entire form carefully before signing up.
By submitting this form you are committing to the full Fall/Winter 2025-2026 season, regardless of show placement. Please be sure you are able to make this commitment before signing up as it makes rehearsals difficult for the other students and directors alike if a student were to suddenly drop out after initial casting.
DIRECTIONS: Please let us know your name, which instrument(s) you take lessons for at SoR and choose which rehearsal time(s) you are available to rehearse weekly.
Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Students rank their top 5 shows in order of preference. Students are encouraged to discuss their preferences with their instructor prior to the submission of this form. Sample playlists for all shows can be found below.
The deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 12!
Show Directors and rehearsal times will be announced along with the final show placement announcements on Wednesday, January 21st ahead of our Fall/Winter 2025-26 End-of-Season Show on Sunday, January 25th. Here are the important dates for our Spring 2026 Season (Please mark them in your calendar):
Sign Up Deadline: Tuesday, May 12
Show Placement: Wednesday, May 13
Rehearsals Start: Saturda, June 1
Season Shows: Sunday, August 30
CLOSED Monday 6/29/26 - Sat 7/4/26 for July 4th, re-open Sunday 7/5/26
CLOSED Sun 8/30/26 for End-of-Season Show
CHECK OUT OUR SAMPLE PLAYLISTS AND DESCRIPTIONS BELOW THEN CLICK THE FORM TO SIGN UP!
Easy Listening. Dad Rock. The West Coast Sound. Whatever nomenclature you choose, Yacht Rock music has survived the test of time and has made an explosive, full-steam-ahead resurgence in today’s popular music. Mostly emerging from the late 70s to early 80s, Yacht Rock’s mellow moods and relaxing vibes overshadow the sublime musicianship and songwriting skills of artists like Steely Dan, Toto, Hall and Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Carole King, and many more. Steeped in jazz, R&B, and dense harmony theory, these songs feature collaborations between some of the best studio musicians in history. These enduring songs will surprise and challenge even the most advanced SoR student. There are multi-layered vocal harmonies for singers, jazz-inspired guitar parts and solos, legendary grooves for bassists and drummers, and intricate keyboard parts utilizing what were, at the time, innovative electric pianos and synthesizers. This is one of the most challenging shows in the School of Rock curriculum!
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West Coast summer music is known for its laid-back, sun-soaked sound, blending surf rock roots with modern indie, pop, and hip-hop influences. Artists like The Beach Boys set the tone with bright harmonies and carefree beach culture, while bands such as Best Coast and Wavves add hazy, reverb-heavy textures. Indie pop acts like HAIM bring upbeat, road-trip energy, while artists like Tame Impala add a dreamy, psychedelic feel. At the same time, musicians such as Kendrick Lamar and Anderson .Paak contribute smooth, groove-driven sounds rooted in California culture. Overall, the style captures a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and effortless coastal living.
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Southern Rock encompasses more than just music generated by bands south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
It’s a vibe and emotion that stems from a long painful history of racism, oppression, economic hardship, and classism. However the very spirit of Southern Rock is one of healing and reconciliation.
Rock and Roll has deep roots in the South, and this show will feature the best of Southern Rock through the years – from early artists such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, to bluesy southern rockers like The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Bonnie Raitt, to modern practitioners like Gary Clark Jr., Carrie Underwood, and The Black Crowes. The Southern Rock show will thrust guitar players to the forefront with guitar harmonies and advanced soloing based on the pentatonic scale. Bass players will dig deep into groove playing. Drummers will learn to play through different feels like shuffles, boogies, and half-time and double-time transitions. Keyboardists will be challenged with new styles as they utilize diverse sounds ranging from piano to Hammond organ to Rhodes electric piano. Vocalists will gain an understanding of Southern-style harmony and emotive singing. This show offers many challenges for ambitious and experienced players!
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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.
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“Sad girl summer” music captures a mood that mixes warmth with melancholy—songs that feel like sunshine on the outside but emotionally heavy underneath. Artists like Lana Del Rey define the aesthetic with cinematic, nostalgic lyrics about love, loss, and longing, while Phoebe Bridgers brings a softer, more introspective indie-folk vulnerability. Musicians such as Billie Eilish and Clairo add minimalist production and intimate vocals that feel personal and confessional. The sound often features slow tempos, dreamy instrumentals, and reverb-drenched textures that mirror emotional distance. Lyrically, it focuses on heartbreak, self-reflection, and complicated relationships rather than carefree fun. Overall, it’s less about escaping summer and more about feeling everything deeply within it.
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Let's Rock And Also Roll!
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