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Little Wing (Ages 3-5)
Mondays - 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Wednesday - 2:45pm to 3:30pm
Thursdays - 3:15pm to 4:00pm
Saturdays - 10:30am to 11:15am
Rookies (Ages 6-7)
Tuesdays - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesdays - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Thursdays - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Fridays - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Saturdays - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Rock 101 Band Rehearsals (Ages 8-13)
Mondays - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tuesdays - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Thursdays - 3:45pm to 5:15pm
Fridays 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Saturday - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Performance Program Themes (Ages 8-18) - Show date will be in Mid-Late January (exact time/venue TBD)
- Motown (Rehearsals Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Starting September 16, 2024) The mastermind behind Motown Records’ success was the endlessly entrepreneurial Berry Gordy. Gordy’s meticulous approach to the creation, performance, and distribution of music fueled the growth of one of the most successful black-owned businesses in American history. With over 100 hits in Billboard’s top 10 from 1961 to 1971, Motown and its subsidiary labels more than earned the right to become known as “Hitsville, U.S.A.”. In the 1960s, Motown’s star-studded roster featured groups like Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Marvelettes, and the Temptations. Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross would eventually enjoy successful solo careers like label-mates Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Motown’s influence has impacted generations of artists since its heyday in the 1960s. Its contributions to the racial integration of the music industry will never be forgotten - nor will its infectious sound. For any student looking to focus on their sense of groove, and for bassist and vocalists looking for a new challenge, this show is especially for you - sign up today!
- Ramones (Rehearsals Tuesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Starting September 17, 2024) The Ramones invented what is now commonly known as Punk. Hailing from Forest Hills, Queens, the Ramones invented a style of music that distilled Rock and Roll into its potent essence: short songs with fast tempos delivered in a rapid-fire blast that left the audience catching their breath. The Ramones’ influence cannot be overstated. In the mid 70s at the height of Arena Rock, the Ramones took Rock and Roll back to basics using tight, catchy, minimalist arrangements. Along the way they inspired thousands of bands and created one of the most recognizable sounds in Rock and Roll. With their straight to the point chord progressions and melodies, The Ramones show will provide the perfect opportunity for young or less experienced students to cut their teeth. More seasoned students will find a challenge in the uptempo and unrelenting intensity of this music, along with surprisingly tricky song forms. And of course, there are few shows that provide quite the opportunity as this to go all out on stage presence - sign up today!
- The Police vs. The Cars (Rehearsals Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Starting September 18, 2024) The Police and The Cars are two groups that fall under the large umbrella of the New Wave genre. Incorporating a variety of different sounds and styles that were prevalent at the end of the 1970s, New Wave began as an extension of Punk Rock which changed the music scene starting in 1976 in the US and the UK. The Cars were an American power pop group that combined punchy guitar pop with the increased use of electronic instrumentation, such as the synthesizer. Hailing from the U.K., The Police emerged in the late ‘70’s and fused elements of Punk, Reggae, and Jazz into their songwriting. Their combination of technically advanced drumming, quirky guitar riffs, and impressive vocals made them a trio like no other. While The Police and The Cars each have their own distinct sounds and personalities, both bands are unified by their guitar led music which was uniquely combined with synthesizer pop. Don’t let the pop hooks fool you, this show will provide a great opportunity for students of any instrument who are looking to really challenge themselves - sign up today!
- Best of 2000s (Rehearsals Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Starting September 21, 2024) 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. 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 - sign up today!
Adult Program Rehearsals
Mondays - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesdays - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursdays - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Private Lessons
Private lessons can be booked at your convenience, anytime Monday - Friday 2-8pm or Saturday 10:30-5pm.