Spring 2026 Show Announcements
Every 4 months, we announce the new show themes for the upcoming season. We choose our Performance and Adult Band themes based on our educational standards, while also trying to provide an exciting and fun experience to our students!
Please make sure to read our Show Description and Info Guide in its entirety. Whether you are currently enrolled or you are interested in getting started at School of Rock, there will be a ton of information that will help you plan for the Spring Season.
Signup forms are open NOW so fill out the School of Rock West Houston Show Sign Up Form to send us your top three choices! The deadline for your form is Friday, Januaray 18th. Students may sign up after the deadline, but are less likely to be placed on a top preference show.
School of Rock West Houston's Spring 2026 Shows
Rock 'N' Grohl
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Rock 'n' Grohl (aka The Dave Grohl Show) is a killer show that covers quite a lot of musical ground on all instruments, featuring Grohl’s work with Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Probot, and more. This music is centered in the Hard Rock aesthetic but ranges from Grunge to Punk to Metal to Prog. Best known for his work in Foo Fighters and Nirvana, Dave Grohl is unanimously admired throughout the entertainment industry and continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the modern music scene. The Rock ‘n’ Grohl show is ideal for guitarists of every experience level, in that it encompasses a wide range of skills and techniques - from Nirvana’s rhythmic yet aggressive strumming to the Foo Fighters’ melodic and driving octaves to Queens of The Stone Age’s heavy but quirky leads and solos. Dave Grohl is especially well-known for his prowess behind the kit throughout his career, making this show a favorite for drummers. For vocalists, Foo Fighters songs provide great examples of the belting and chest voice techniques, and intermediate vocalists will be challenged by frequent dynamic changes and two-part harmonies.
Best of 80's
Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
In the Best of the '80s show, School of Rock will travel back in time to an era of fluorescent clothes, poofy hair, and the best synth-driven pop anthems you will ever hear. On August 1, 1981, music fans were catapulted into the '80s music era by the debut of a cultural phenomenon: MTV. This new music format - the music video - gave old and new artists alike the chance to reach unimaginable numbers of diverse audiences and sell millions of records and cassette tapes. The '80s would not have had its soundtrack without Michael Jackson. Jackson began the '80s on a sonic high that carried over from 1979’s “Off the Wall”, but he struck gold with the worldwide phenomenon that was Thriller. Also making a huge impact on the '80s were super-star Pop acts like Madonna, Prince, and all-girl band The Bangles. Synth-driven music became massively popular, with artists like Eurythmics, Flock of Seagulls, and The Cars becoming stars. Although Pop acts reigned supreme in the '80s, Rock bands like Guns N’ Roses, Journey, Bon Jovi, and Living Colour reaped the benefits of the ‘decade of excess’. The Best of the '80s show will feature a diverse mix of styles and artists, and is a challenging and fun experience for students of any instrument or experience level.
Southern Rock
Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
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!
Forms are open! Sign up deadline is January 18th, 2026. Students may sign up beyond the deadline, but are less likely to be placed on a top preference show.
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At School of Rock, we turn music lessons into something unforgettable. Our patented, performance-based approach gets students playing real songs in real bands - right from the start.
Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or getting back into music after a break, we don't just teach notes - we teach you how to rock on stage and in life. At School of Rock YOUR SCHOOL, students grow as musicians and as people, building creativity, stage presence, and life skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Have questions? Email us at westhouston@schoolofrock.com or call us at (832) 810-7625.