Hey current and future School of Rock DC/Cleveland Park Families!!
Our Summer season is right around the corner and we have an amazing show line-up that we are excited to share with you all! In addition to our morning summer camps, we’re running a full summer season program featuring weekly lessons and band rehearsals, so come join the fun!
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. Bands will be cast not only based on first-come, first-served responses but by instrumentation as well.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!:
CONFIRMED DATE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON SHOWCASE - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
ROOKIES PROGRAM (AGES 6-7)
SUNDAYS : 11:00AM - 12:00pm
MONDAYS : 5:00PM - 6:00pm
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 (BEGINNER STUDENTS 8+)
SUNDAYS : 2:00PM - 3:30pm
WEDNESDAYS : 6:00PM - 7:30pm
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 (EXPERIENCED STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD)
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.
BLUES LEGENDS:
THURSDAYS - 7:00PM - 9:00pm
From unforgettable training montages to epic superhero moments, movie soundtracks have helped define some of the most iconic scenes in film history. The Movie Soundtracks show celebrates the powerful connection between music and cinema, highlighting songs that have become inseparable from the films that featured them. This show spans a wide range of styles, drawing from classic rock, pop, and punk. Songs like “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor (Rocky III), “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins (Footloose), and “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf (Easy Rider) are forever tied to the films they helped define, while modern pairings like “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin (Thor: Ragnarok) and “Back in Black” by AC/DC (Iron Man) show how rock continues to elevate cinematic moments across generations. As an educational experience, this show gives students the chance to perform across multiple genres while developing strong stage presence and musical versatility. Guitarists will explore everything from riff-driven rock to expressive leads, while the rhythm section will focus on groove, dynamics, and tight ensemble playing. Vocalists will be challenged to deliver powerful, character-driven performances that match the energy of the films. To bring the full experience to life, performers are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie characters, adding a fun, theatrical element to an already high-energy, crowd-pleasing show.
SIGN UP FOR BLUES LEGENDS BY CLICKING HERE!!
ADULT PROGRAM (AGES 18+)
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.
MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS:
TUESDAYS - 7:00PM - 9:00pm
From unforgettable training montages to epic superhero moments, movie soundtracks have helped define some of the most iconic scenes in film history. The Movie Soundtracks show celebrates the powerful connection between music and cinema, highlighting songs that have become inseparable from the films that featured them. This show spans a wide range of styles, drawing from classic rock, pop, and punk. Songs like “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor (Rocky III), “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins (Footloose), and “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf (Easy Rider) are forever tied to the films they helped define, while modern pairings like “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin (Thor: Ragnarok) and “Back in Black” by AC/DC (Iron Man) show how rock continues to elevate cinematic moments across generations. As an educational experience, this show gives students the chance to perform across multiple genres while developing strong stage presence and musical versatility. Guitarists will explore everything from riff-driven rock to expressive leads, while the rhythm section will focus on groove, dynamics, and tight ensemble playing. Vocalists will be challenged to deliver powerful, character-driven performances that match the energy of the films. To bring the full experience to life, performers are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie characters, adding a fun, theatrical element to an already high-energy, crowd-pleasing show.