Hey current and future School of Rock DC/Cleveland Park Families!!
Our Fall season is right around the corner and we have an amazing show line-up that we are excited to share with you all! Please read through this entire post to stay up to date on the latest School of Rock Washington DC/Cleveland Park information. We place students in the show that will be educational for the students' musical and social growth. Not every student will get their first choice show. Bands will be cast not only based on first-come, first-served responses but by instrumentation as well.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!:
CONFIRMED DATE FOR MID-SEASON PREVIEW SHOW - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
CONFIRMED DATE FOR FALL SEASON SHOWCASE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1st
ROOKIES PROGRAM (AGES 6-7)
Sundays : 11:00AM - 12:00pm (FULL)
MONDAYS : 5:00PM - 6:00pm
*NEW* TUESDAYS : 5:00PM - 6:00pm
Rookies is a music program designed for children (typically 6 to 7-year-olds) with no previous musical experience. As with all our music programs, Rookies adheres to the patented School of Rock Method. Our Method's core philosophy is that performance-based music education is the best way for students to gain musical proficiency.
SIGN UP FOR THE ROOKIES PROGRAM BY CLICKING HERE!!
ROCK 101 PROGRAM (Ages 8-12)
Sundays : 2:00PM - 3:30pm (FULL)
*NEW* WEDNESDAYS : 5:00PM - 6:30PM
ThursdayS : 5:00PM - 6:30pm (FULL)
Rock 101 is one of School of Rock’s major programs for kids and beginners ages 8-12 years. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn classic rock songs. These rehearsals get young musicians to learn the fundamentals of their instrument while playing with a band in a positive and fun atmosphere. Students also have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who will help them rehearse performance songs while teaching them foundational music skills and concepts.
SIGN UP FOR ROCK 101 BY CLICKING HERE!!
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (AGES 8-18)
CLASSIC METAL - THURSDAYS: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
NIRVANA - SUNDAYS: 12:00PM - 2:00PM
The Performance Program is School of Rock's hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. Read more about our performance program HERE.
CLASSIC METAL *FEATURED SHOW*: Thursdays 7:00PM - 9:00pm
Classic Metal is widely regarded as ranging from the late 1960s Proto-Metal sound of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin up until the mid 1980s, when Thrash Metal reigned supreme with bands like the ‘big four’ (Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer) and Hair Metal was still a blip on the horizon. Full of guitar wizardry and riffs galore, Classic Metal’s explosion in the 1970s and early '80s would set the tone for a generation of Metal bands to come and leave an indelible impression on the music industry. This show will trace the roots of metal, from the late '70s hard rock, Ronnie James Dio fronted bands like Black Sabbath and Rainbow and to metal’s big break in the '80s with bands like Metallica and Megadeth. If you’re looking to sharpen your shredding skills on guitar and bass, speed up your chops on the drums, or hone your high range vocals - the Classic Metal show is for you!
NIRVANA: Sundays 12:00PM - 2:00pm
Nirvana was formed in Aberdeen Washington in 1987 by friends Kurt Cobain (vocals and guitar) and Krist Novoselic (bass). After a succession of drummers including the Melvins’ Dale Crover, Chad Channing joined and they released their first 7” single “Love Buzz” on the fledgling label Sub Pop in 1988. Combining elements of Punk, Metal, and Pop, Nirvana channeled teen angst into Rock’s last sweeping mainstream movement. In 1989 the band recorded their first full-length record “Bleach”, which was a hit on college radio. As their tour to support their LP progressed, Cobain and Novoselic became frustrated with Channing’s drumming, and Channing left the group. Buzz Osborne of Mudhoney introduced the band to Dave Grohl, providing the missing piece of the puzzle. Nirvana went on to record what is known as the pinnacle of the Grunge movement, Nevermind. With tracks like “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are”, and “In Bloom”, Nirvana skyrocketed into mainstream success, crowning them the kings of Grunge. While the band’s career was cut short by Cobain’s untimely death in 1994, Nirvana have remained prominent music legends due to their innovative sound and their influence on countless bands who came after them. Beginner and intermediate guitar players will learn power chords and melodic lead guitar in this show, while any drum student will be challenged by David Grohl’s powerful, technical drumming. The Nirvana show is a solid show for all levels of playing and is packed with crowd-pleasing '90s anthems.
SIGN UP FOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM BY CLICKING HERE!!
ADULT PROGRAM (AGES 18+)
TUESDAYS : 7:00PM - 9:00PM
School of Rock's Adult Program is for students over 18 who are looking to improve their musical proficiency, or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. Utilizing the patented School of Rock Method, Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting.
ONE-HIT WONDERS: TUESDAYS 7:00PM - 9:00PM
One Hit Wonders is a super fun show that students and parents will love! What constitutes a One-Hit Wonder? The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders defines the term as a musical act that registers on the Billboard Pop Top 40 chart once in their career. While there have been One Hit Wonders since the beginning of the Rock and Roll era, this show contains a heavy dose of ‘80s hits like “Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, “I Ran (So Far Away)” by Flock of Seagulls, and “Take On Me” by a-ha. There are also some ‘70s gems, such as “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight, and '90s favorites such as Semisonic’s “Closing Time” and Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”. While these artists might not be household names, the One Hit Wonders show presents a musical journey through some of Rock’s most infectiously memorable tunes. This show is great for all instruments and skill levels, and will put a smile on every Rock fan’s face!
SIGN UP FOR ADULT BAND BY CLICKING HERE!!
