Thanks for your interest in rocking with us for our Spring 2025 season! Please read this entire form carefully before signing up.
By submitting this form you are committing to the full Spring 2025 season, regardless of show placement. Please be sure you are able to make this commitment before signing up as it makes rehearsals difficult for the other students and directors alike if a student were to suddenly drop out after initial casting.
DIRECTIONS: Please let us know your name, which instrument(s) you take lessons for at SoR and choose which rehearsal time(s) you are available to rehearse weekly.
Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Sundays 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Students rank their top 6 shows in order of preference. Students are encouraged to discuss their preferences with their instructor prior to the submission of this form. Sample playlists for all shows can be found below.
The deadline to sign up is Sunday, January 19!
Show Directors and rehearsal times will be announced along with the final show placement announcements on Wednesday, January 22 ahead of our Fall/Winter 2024-2025 End-of-Season Show on Sunday, January 26. Here are the important dates for our Spring 2025 Season (Please mark them in your calendar):
Sign Up Deadline: Sunday, January 19
Show Placement: Wednesday, January 22
Rehearsals Start: Saturday, February 1
Season Shows: Sunday, May 18
CLOSED Tuesday 5/20 - Monday 5/26 for Memorial Day
CHECK OUT OUR SAMPLE PLAYLISTS AND DESCRIPTIONS BELOW THEN CLICK THE FORM TO SIGN UP!
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!
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Tina Turner is the “Queen of Rock and Roll.” One of the biggest superstars of all time, Tina Turner began her career as an R&B and soul singer with her then-husband Ike Turner, becoming a household name with a string of hit singles in the late 1960s and early 1970s that showcased her incredibly powerful voice. After divorcing Ike and starting her life over in 1976, Tina struggled to find her footing as a solo artist for a few years. But a successful “comeback” in the 1980s led to radio hits and starring movie roles, turning Tina Turner into a worldwide superstar and cementing her status as a rock legend. She won 12 Grammys in her career, and remains the only woman in history to win a Grammy in each of the Rock, Pop, and R&B categories. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice - both as part of Ike & Tina Turner, and as a solo artist. Tina’s music runs the stylistic gamut from Funk to Hard Rock to Soul to Power Ballads, and she is well known for her collaborations with artists like The Who, Bryan Adams, and Rod Stewart. This show would provide great challenges for all instruments, and features a wealth of great songs from a variety of styles and eras.
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The Clash’s unique sound, rebellious lyrics, and energetic live shows influenced generations of Punk rockers. This show will highlight the band’s mix of Rock, Reggae, Rockabilly, Soul, and Funk which set them apart from their Punk Rock peers in the 1970s and '80s. The Clash were originally a five piece with three guitar players, featuring Joe Strummer (Guitar, Vocals), Mick Jones (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Simonon (Bass, Vocals), Keith Levene (Guitar) and Terry Chimes (Drums). Chimes would leave before the release of their first album and was replaced by new drummer, Nicky “Topper” Headon, who was a great fit and would remain in the band for years to come. The Clash show is super educational and one of the most fun shows in the School of Rock curriculum, accessible for beginners but challenging for experienced players as well, especially on guitar, bass and drums. Students will enjoy performing material from their debut album The Clash to their most commercially successful release Combat Rock, including Punk anthems like “London Calling”, “Career Opportunities”, “Safe European Home”, “Train In Vain”, and “Rock The Casbah”.
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Radiohead has emerged in the 21st century as torchbearers of the progressive rock tradition, and have threaded the needle between innovation and popularity as well as anyone. Formed in 1985 in the UK under the name On A Friday, with members Thom Yorke (vocals), Johnny Greenwood (Guitar/multi-instrumentalist), Colin Greenwood (Bass), Ed O’Brien (Guitar/Vocals), and Philip Selway (Drums), they eventually changed their name to Radiohead upon the request of their record label, EMI. After two albums that found some success in the alternative scene thanks to the slacker anthem “Creep”, Radiohead released what would become their landmark album, OK Computer. This masterpiece cemented them as true artists and gained them worldwide success. With their constant instrumental experimentation, culturally relevant lyrics and themes, and blend of styles and genres, Radiohead are heralded as one of the most important and critically acclaimed rock acts of the modern era. The Radiohead show is an ambitious challenge for all student levels, but can be one of the most rewarding and educational shows offered by School of Rock.
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This is the debut studio album for modern progressive rock band, the Mars Volta. The band formed in 2001 following the break-up of 2 of the members' previous band, At The Drive-In. The Mars Volta is a band that thrives on experimentation and breaking the boundaries of what music can and should be through challenging and belted vocal parts, intricately rhythmic drums, and intertwining melodies from the guitar, bass and keys. This album features playing from Red Hot Chili Peppers members, John Frusciante and Flea.
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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.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.
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