The West Hartford School of Rock announced the Performance Program show lineup for the 2024 Fall session. These shows are music education programs for children ages 8 to 18 and consist of weekly individual lessons paired with a group band practice focused on a musical theme. School of Rock teaches electric guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys and singing. The 9-week session ends with a full-scale professionally run performance at a local popular venue. The current Summer session's final shows were Sunday, August 18th at Crystal Bees in Southington.
For the Fall 2024 session, West Hartford has five show themes that are sure to resonate with kids. The shows are Rolling Stones, The Who, Best of the 2000s, Southern Rock, and A Journey from Kansas to Boston.
A Journey from Kansas to Boston rehearses on Tuesdays from 6 to 8PM.
The Who rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30PM.
Southern Rock rehearses on Thursdays from 6 to 8 PM.
Best of the 2000s rehearses on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30PM.
The Rolling Stones rehearse on Saturday from 10 to 12PM.
Rehearsals begin Sat Aug 31.
Show descriptions and associated Spotify playlists are available here - the playlists provide the list of songs that the bands may choose to learn. Shows fill up quickly so contact our Front Desk soon for more info and to enroll:
westhartford@schoolofrock.com
860-973-7625.
Programs for Younger Kids With Little or No Experience
In addition to our performance programs, we offer two introductory programs for kids with no or limited prior experience – Rookies and Rock 101. Rookies is a music program designed for kids ages 6-7 with no previous musical experience. Students have one weekly group lesson where they learn musical fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Rookies’ students also learn and experiment with multiple instruments, so they are then able to decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.
Rock 101, for kids ages 8-13, offers a weekly group rehearsal where they learn classic rock songs that have been arranged and simplified specifically for beginner musicians. These rehearsals are all about getting young musicians to learn the fundamentals of their instrument and playing with a band in a positive and fun atmosphere. Students also have a weekly private music lesson where they learn foundational music and instrument skills and concepts.
Experiencing live performance is the core of our curriculum. Our students grow as individuals by taking the stage with others. When our students work with bandmates, they learn broader life skills like collaboration, compromise and courage. We call this revolutionary approach to music education The School of Rock Method™. The School of Rock Method builds musical proficiency through our proprietary Method App, Method Book collection, SongFirst approach, and Performance Based Music Education. Our Method has been awarded a US patent making our teaching system available nowhere else.
Programs for ADULTS WITH ANY LEVEL OF Experience
If you're 18 years old or older, don't feel left out. We have a popular adult band program that culminates in a live performance at a local venue. Whether you're just starting with an instrument or a seasoned musician, our adult program offers two different sessions each week to accommodate your schedule -- Mondays or Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:00 PM. This year we've added themes to the adult program to intensify the excitment. Contact our Front Desk for more info and to enroll.