The Performance Program is School of Rock's hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. Utilizing the patented School of Rock Method, Performance Program consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience, and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, and refine the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, Performance Program students take the stage and play at local music venues in front of a live audience.
ROAD TRIP JAMS
ages 6-10 | thursdays, 5p-6:30p
Start up your engines and turn up the radio, we're going on a road trip! These songs will have you feeling like you're driving with the windows down! This show, perfect for students ages 7-10, will take our students on a journey through all of music history to bring everyone the best hits through the years!
BRIT ROCK
AGES 10-13 | THURSDAYS, 6:30P-8:30P
The British are coming! This season, we’re traveling across the pond to pay tribute to some of the world’s most incredible bands to ever exist, including The Police, The Who, Judas Priest, The Kinks, Pink Floyd and more!
Listen to: Led Zeppelin, The Police, The Who, Genesis, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, The Clash, Queen, Radiohead, etc.
PARAMORE
AGES 13-18 | MONDAYS, 5:15P-7:15P
Paramore, currently consisting of vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro, is an alternative rock band formed in 2004. After getting their start in the punk rock circle, playing Warped Tour, and making the rounds on Myspace, their quirky style and sound began to infect the underground scene. The band struck major commercial success however in 2013 with the release of their self titled album, and have since become a household name. Their musical catalog ranges from hard hitting rock anthems, to experimental new wave inspired pop rock. Either way be prepared for soaring personality infused vocals, creative (surprisingly tricky) drum grooves, and guitar parts that will get the whole room moving. Listen to “Misery Business”, “Aint It Fun”, crushcrushcrush”, and “Decode”
MODERN METAL
AGES 13-18 | WEDNESDAYS, 5:15P-7:15P
Metal has come a long way since its inception in the 1970’s. This show is dedicated to the bands that have continued to push the boundaries (and push down the tunings) of metal in the past 20 years. If you’ve listened to and learned all of the classics, and if you need a fresh and exciting push to step up your playing, this is the show for you. It’s shreddier, it’s faster, it’s more melodic and it’s heavier. Expect to hear bands like Avenged Sevenfold, System of a Down, Slipknot, and Bullet for my Valentine.
**NEW** BEST OF THE 80'S - ADULT PROGRAM
AGES 18+ | MONDAYS, 7:30P-9:30P AT SCHOOL OF ROCK SYOSSET/OYSTER BAY
On paper, the 1980's sounds like a really weird period for music, since it's often characterized by both the rise in popularity of using the synthesizer in recordings, and the increased use of distortion and the abuse of whammy bars. This decade brought us the rise of dance music, new wave, soft rock, glam metal, thrash metal and shred guitar. This show promises to be a lot of fun, with exposure to different styles of music.
Listen to: Guns 'n Roses, The Police, Tears for Fears, Survivor, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Madonna, Pat Benatar, Europe, The Bangles, DEVO, The Cars, etc.
Rehearsals for our Adult Program/Grad School take place at SCHOOL OF ROCK SYOSSET/OYSTER BAY, 180 Michael Drive, Syosset. While the rehearsal takes place at Syosset, you are welcome to take lessons at our Huntington, Rockville Centre, Roslyn or Syosset/Oyster Bay locations!
