THE SCHOOL OF ROCK Rochester OFFERS PERFORMANCE AND GROUP-BASED MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AGE 4-17 AND ADULTS, WITH SCHEDULING THAT FITS INTO EVERY FAMILY'S FALL PLANS. OPEN five DAYS PER WEEK, STUDENTS CAN ROCK IN OUR LITTLE WING, ROOKIES, ROCK 101, PERFORMANCE PROGRAM, AND ADULT PROGRAM CLASSES, FINDING THE PATH TO THE STAGE! LESSONS ARE OFFERED ON GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS (PIANO), AND SINGING (VOCALS) five DAYS PER WEEK AS WELL. GET IN TOUCH AT ROCHESTERNY@SCHOOLOFROCK.COM OR (585) 400-7625 TO SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY.
ROCK 101
Rock 101 is one of School of Rock’s major programs for kids and beginners. The patented School of Rock Method combines our core philosophy of performance-based music education with a unique curriculum designed for kids with no previous musical experience. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn classic rock songs that have been simplified specifically for beginner musicians. 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.
Ages 8-12
Tuesdays: 5:45-7:15 PM
Wednesdays: 4:30-6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Ages 12-17
Thursdays: 5:30-7:00 PM
Performance Program
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, the 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.
Fall 2024 Performance Program Offerings
Classic R&B: Mondays - 7:00 - 9:00 PM - First Rehearsal: 9/30/2024
Funk: Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM - First Rehearsal: 10/3/2024
Woodstock: Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM - First Rehearsal: 10/3/2024
Classic R&B
Rhythm and Blues music was foundational to the evolution of rock and roll! Originating with jazz, gospel, and blues in the 1940s, R&B music was predominantly created by black musicians for black audiences until the 1950s, when artists such as Etta James, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Ike & Tina Turner began to achieve crossover success with white audiences as well. By the early 1960s, record labels like Motown and Stax were churning out legendary hits by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, and Otis Redding, which influenced virtually all of the Rock and Roll and Pop music that came after. The Classic R&B show features groove-oriented music with dynamic arrangements and standout vocal performances. Students participating in this show will have an opportunity to hone their rhythmic skills and broaden their repertoire of music styles by focusing on the music that inspired artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and which continues to be relevant today with its influence on modern Pop stars such as Ariana Grande and Adele.
Funk
The Funk show celebrates the explosion of infectious, danceable music that grew out of R&B in the 1960s and 1970s. Artists such as James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone prioritized rhythm and groove in their arrangements, inspiring a musical movement that came to define the 1970s and influence much of what came after. Earth Wind and Fire, Parliament/Funkadelic, LaBelle, the Meters, Aretha Franklin, Prince and The Commodores are just a few of the many great artists who found success in the Funk genre, and their legacy is still heard today in modern popular music by the likes of Bruno Mars, Vulfpeck, Hiatus Kalyote, and Red Hot Chiie Peppers. Drummers, bass players, and keys players are sure to refine their sense of time and groove while participating in the Funk Show. Guitar players will realize the guitar is not always a lead instrument but a dynamic rhythm instrument as well. Vocalists will be put to the test with the genre's challenging rhythms and demanding stage presence. Funk is an educational- and incredibly Fun- show choice for all experience levels!
Woodstock
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!
Rookies
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. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn music fundamentals like chords, rhythm, and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they are then able to decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Wednesdays: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Adult Program
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. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to perform at a live show.
Wednesdays: 7:30-9:00 PM
Little Wing
Little Wing is School of Rock's music program designed for our youngest students (mainly 4- to 5-year-olds). This music program for toddlers and preschoolers features a special curriculum where students play games and participate in other interactive activities to help them internalize the foundational skills they will use as their musical abilities grow. Little Wing students have one weekly group lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody, and dynamics through play.
