At School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay, 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
AGES 7-9 | REHEARSES TUESDAYS, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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: GREEN DAY VS. WEEZER
AGES 10-12 | REHEARSES THURSDAYS, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Green Day vs. Weezer is a high-energy celebration of two of punk rock’s most iconic bands, capturing the rebellious spirit, unforgettable hooks, and anthemic power that defined a generation. With roots in the early ’90s Southern California scene, both bands skyrocketed to fame with their raw sound and sharp songwriting, delivering era-defining hits like Basket Case, Buddy Holly, American Idiot, and Say It Ain’t So. This show brings their music to life with driving guitars, pounding drums, and vocals that channel both the angst and the humor that made these bands legends. From the punch of Hash Pipe to the urgency of Holiday, every song is packed with energy, nostalgia, and the kind of moments that make audiences throw their fists in the air and sing along at full volume.
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ROCK 103: PUNK
AGES 13-HS SENIOR | REHEARSES TUESDAYS, 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
PUNK IS SCHOOL OF ROCK'S SUMMER 2025 FEATURED SHOW!
Punk Rock rose to popularity as a rebellious response to the overcomplicated, pretentious direction that Prog Rock had taken in the 1970s, and as a voice for the anti-establishment movement following the post-Vietnam era. Marked by short, energetic songs with little ornamentation, Punk Rock is more about spirit and feeling than musical technique. This show covers the classic period of the genre, including bands like Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash, Blondie, The Stooges, and Patti Smith. Students might hear striking similarities of styles to current Pop Punk bands like Green Day and My Chemical Romance, as the legacy of the original generation of Punk bands continues to inspire artists today. While Punk is a great show for less experienced rockers, it still challenges more advanced students and teaches them the art of showmanship and stage presence. Don your spikes, mohawk, and ripped jeans and get ready for a season of Punk Rock!
what is the featured show?
Each season the entire School of Rock system celebrates one of our most educational show themes, with special experiences, cool custom merch, and new educational content. This Featured Show will serve as just one of the several diverse themes we always offer each season, but we hope that by rallying around a certain theme each season with other schools around the world, we can create a great experience for students that instills a sense of the larger community they are a part of.
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ROCK 103: LEFT OF THE DIAL
AGES 13-HS SENIOR | REHEARSES WEDNESDAYS, 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Alternative rock from a time before “alternative” was a genre, Left of the Dial refers to the underground rock featured on many college radio stations in the 1980s and early 1990s, before Grunge swept alternative music into the mainstream. These college stations often broadcast at lower frequencies, which were located on the far left side of the analog FM radio dial. The term “Left of the Dial” was coined in a song by The Replacements, and an eventual compilation album by Rhino Records further cemented the phrase as a nickname for this era of music. A few of the bands and artists from this era found mainstream success, but all of them began as DIY underdogs and were incredibly influential in the evolution of the Grunge and Indie Rock that defined rock music in the 90s and 2000s. Left of the Dial is known for its wide variety of musical styles and unique personalities, including artists like Sonic Youth, REM, The Pixies, Depeche Mode, Meat Puppets, Kate Bush, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Smiths, and Dinosaur Jr. Students of all instruments and experience levels can expect good challenges playing these songs that often still sound innovative, even today.
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school of rock super seniors
graduating hs seniors | rehearsal schedule & location tba
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
ages 18+ | rehearses mondays, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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: best of the 2000s
ages 18+ | rehearses wednesdays, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
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!
