THE TIME HAS COME... NEW SHOW THEMES AVAILABLE FOR SIGNUP!

Here at School of Rock Bedford, there's no more exciting day than show announcement day... and it's finally here! Read on to get the downlow on all of next season's rockin' offerings. Rehearsals will begin the week of Presidents' Day (Feb 17)  following the wrap-up of this season’s shows and will run through mid-June. Official performance dates will be announced as soon as possible. 

PROG METAL / rehearses Mondays 6:00-8:00 beginning FEB 17:
Progressive Metal, or Prog Metal, blends the complexity and experimentation of progressive rock with the intensity of heavy metal. Known for its technical virtuosity, unconventional time signatures, and philosophical or conceptual themes, the genre challenges both its creators and listeners. Pioneers like Dream Theater, Tool, and Opeth set the stage with intricate compositions and emotional depth, while modern bands like Periphery and Haken push the boundaries with innovative production techniques and electronic influences. Prog Metal thrives on its diversity, seamlessly integrating elements from jazz, classical, and world music to create sprawling, cinematic soundscapes. This season, we explore the limitless creativity of Prog Metal, celebrating its ability to transcend musical conventions and inspire bold new ideas.

PINK FLOYD / rehearses Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 beginning FEB 18:
Pink Floyd is one of the most celebrated and influential rock acts of all time. Formed in London in 1965, the band decided to name themselves after Delta bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. The band began with an experimental Pop sound, led by frontman Syd Barrett. but after Barrett’s departure became Prog Rock heavyweights known for their ambitious songwriting, atmospheric textures, killer guitar solos, and spell-binding stage show. Pink Floyd has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide, and their album Dark Side of the Moon spent a record 724 consecutive weeks - almost 14 years - on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This show will be a survey of their entire career – from the weird early days of Piper at the Gates of Dawn, to the massively successful trilogy of Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and Animals, to the gradual dissolution of the band in The Wall and later albums. The Pink Floyd show is an aspirational challenge for all instruments and experience levels.

WOODSTOCK / rehearses Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 beginning FEB 19:
In 1969, almost half a million people made a pilgrimage to Yasgur’s Farm in upstate New York for three days of peace and music. Catapulting many iconic artists who played this landmark music festival into superstar status, Woodstock embodies the spirit of the 60s. It was a watershed moment for Rock and Roll, and this show celebrates the legendary, and very stylistically diverse, artists who promoted unity and embraced freedom of expression while performing at the festival. Songs by The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Grateful Dead and more make this show an exciting and well-balanced educational challenge for all instruments and experience levels!

ARENA ROCK *FEATURED SHOW* / rehearses Fridays 6:00-8:00 beginning FEB 21:
Arena Rock refers to the emergence of rock ‘n’ roll as big business in the 1970s and early 1980s. Advances in music production technology, along with the proliferation of higher fidelity FM radio stations, resulted in the arrival of a slicker, more commercial rock sound, popularized by bands such as Journey, Boston, Styx, Heart, Queen, Foreigner, Kansas, Fleetwood Mac, REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad, Toto, Cheap Trick, and more. These artists, and the growing music industry behind them, brought Rock ‘n’ Roll out of the clubs and into the arenas and stadiums. No matter the bands, the songs of the Arena Rock show are the true stars, and anyone who’s had the joy to sing along with this music in its intended environment will surely agree. This is catchy music that is meant to be turned up loud! Guitarists will find challenging parts lurking around every corner. Keyboard players will be showcased heavily. Vocalists will be challenged with belting leads and rich harmonies. Drummers will learn the true meaning of bombastic, over-the-top performances. Bass players will get their hands on powerful and melodic bass lines which compliment their 6-string counterparts. This is a great show for all instruments!

ROCK 'N' GROHL / rehearses Saturday 2:00-4:00 beginning FEB 22:
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.

Rock 101 / sessions Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:00-6:00 and Saturday 11:30-12:30 beginning FEB 17, 19, 21 + 22
Rock 101 is designed to teach beginner students, ages 7 and up, the fundamentals of their instrument and how to play in a band. In addition to musical instruction, Rock 101 provides training in rehearsal etiquette and stagecraft, and allows students to progress at their own speed in a low-stakes, nurturing, and fun environment. The ultimate goal of Rock 101 is graduation into the Performance Program by fulfilling the requirements specific to each student's instrument, which they work on during their weekly 45-minute lesson one-on-one with their instructors. Students may join or graduate from Rock 101 at any point in the season, and will be assigned songs according to their progress with their instrument.

To sign up now, click HERE to access our Google Form! Make sure to take your time submitting your preferences, as these are not first come, first served; our music team will carefully review each submission before assigning students to the shows which will give them the most opportunity to grow and shine!