At School of Rock Huntington, we don't teach music to put on shows - we put on shows to teach music. Students are assigned songs selected to develop them as musicians, and work on them in private lessons with their instructors, as well as in weekly rehearsals with groups made up of their peers. The season culminates with a performance at our seasonal showcase, where they can show you everything they've been working on throughout the season!
See the end of this article for important dates, and ways to sign up for the new season!
School of Rock offers flexible options so you can make the most of your experience during the summer! With make-up lessons, online lessons, and billing prorations available, we can make just about any schedule work! Contact our team for more.
CONTACT USROCK 101: BEACH PARTY
THURSDAYS, 5 PM - 6:30 PM | AGES 7-10
Sun’s out, volume up! Rock 101’s Beach Party is bringing the ultimate summer soundtrack to life, packed with the legendary sounds of The Beach Boys, the timeless energy of The Beatles, the stadium-shaking power of Queen, and the rebellious spirit of Joan Jett. Designed for students of all levels, ages 7-10, this high-energy show will have young rockers jamming to the greatest hits of rock and roll, from classic anthems to modern chart-toppers like Imagine Dragons. Whether they’re shredding on guitar, pounding the drums, or belting out lyrics like a true rock star, every student will have their moment to shine as they dive into the music that has defined generations. So grab your sunglasses, turn up the volume, and get ready to make some waves—because this is the soundtrack of the summer!
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ROCK 102: BEST OF THE 2010S
THURSDAYS, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | AGES 10-13
School of Rock pays tribute to the past decade of Rock and Roll! The 2010s proved that rock and roll is alive and well, with diverse artists such as Adele, Imagine Dragons, Tame Impala, H.E.R., and St. Vincent all rising to prominence in the music world. These current artists combine modern production techniques with retro-sounding riffs and song structures, resulting in today's chart topping hits. While the music itself has generally evolved somewhat from decades past - less guitar solos, more keyboards, and more influence from Hip Hop and R&B - the spirit of Rock and Roll remains as vital as ever. This show will be a stylistically diverse recap of the best music from the decade, featuring modern takes on Punk (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), Blues (Gary Clark Jr., Black Keys), Pop (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry), Rock and Roll (Greta Van Fleet, The Dead Weather), and more! A great show for students of any instrument and experience level.
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ROCK 103: NO DOUBT VS. NIRVANA
WEDNESDAYS, 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM | AGES 13-HS SENIOR
No Doubt vs Nirvana is a lethal combination of icons that is sure to make for a fun season and designed to bring tons of 90’s rock energy. With both bands hailing from the West Coast, No Doubt is a rock band from California featuring lead singer Gwen Stefani responsible for chart toppers like “Spider Webs” and “Just a Girl” with their ska-punk alternative rock style and reggae influence their catalogue provides fun and challenging patterns and styles for all instruments - Drummers, Singers, and Guitarists alike will be benefit from having their versatility put to the test and leaving their comfort zone. While Nirvana is an alternative grunge band from Washington known for their rock energy, introspective lyrics, and their legendary frontman Kurt Cobain. Their music offers a lot of chords for guitar players and is a great opportunity for young guitarists to hone working with guitar effects while the drum parts are fairly challenging. Nirvana is a great for vocalists to hone in on their stage presence while No Doubt pushes singers to explore their wider range.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK SUPER SENIORS
rehearsal schedule tba | GRADUATING HS SENIOR*
It’s time for one final encore! Our Super Senior show is the ultimate send-off for our graduating high school musicians, giving them the chance to take center stage and leave their mark. Each student will submit five songs that have shaped their musical journey, and at least one will be brought to life in this unforgettable showcase. Whether it’s a classic rock anthem, a pop-punk favorite, or a personal ballad, this show is all about celebrating their passion, talent, and the road ahead. So crank up the amps, hit the lights, and get ready to cheer on the next generation of rock stars as they take their final bow before heading off to their next adventure!
*IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPER SENIOR SHOW, STUDENTS MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PERFORMANCE DURING THE SPRING 2025 SEASON.
GRAD SCHOOL: BLUES LEGENDS
MONDAYS, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | AGES 18+
The Blues is a genre that transcends time and cultural boundaries, and has influenced, in some capacity, nearly every song that has come since its original inception. This show is a crash course in the great blues players over the years and within its setlist, it shows how the torch was passed throughout the years. From the original blues pioneers to the '80s blues revival and beyond, this show is not only a great lesson in instrument improvisation, but also why the blues will never fade away! Traditional artists like Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, and Albert King will be showcased, along with more contemporary blues masters like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, and Gary Clark Jr. Throughout the many changes in blues music over the years, it still remains the most influential genre from which all modern rock is derived. One of the greatest aspects of the genre is the way it remembers its creators, innovators, and pioneers. It truly is music that will continue to stand the test of time as we celebrate those that we call “Blues Legends”.
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GRAD SCHOOL REHEARSALS TAKE PLACE AT SCHOOL OF ROCK SYOSSET/OYSTER BAY, 180 MICHAEL DRIVE, SYOSSET, NY 11791
GRAD SCHOOL: best of the 2000's
WEDNESDAYS, 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | AGES 18+
The 2000s Show offers a huge variety of music that is sure to satiate any student’s musical appetite. The 2000s has produced more and more artists whose music blends and defies genres, and draws from a greater variety of influences than was available at any previous point in history. At the same time, more traditional bands and artists, including some who started making music in the twentieth century, have adapted to the changing times and continued to thrive. Though it is impossible to place the varied music of the 2000s into one definable style or category, certain themes emerge: 1) an interest in and revival of ‘retro’ sounds using modern technology and sensibilities, and 2) songwriting that draws from a huge diversity of genres and styles, making 21st-century ‘rock’ bands even harder to pin down to one style alone. Examples of blockbuster artists that might be in the setlist include Foo Fighters, RHCP, Evanescence, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Paramore, White Stripes, Adele, The Strokes, Jet, System of a Down, The Darkness, Tool, and many others. This is a perfect show for students of all ages and experience levels and will offer many opportunities to perform across all genres!
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