Performing and Recording Rock Bands

A student can expect their musical skills to grow by leaps and bounds once they are placed in one of the schools 4 performing and recording rock band programs. Band placement is determined by a student’s performance on their quarterly musical skill assessment. Each band rehearses once a week for 1.5 hours as they prepare to record a CD and perform at the end-of-session concert.  The program for each upcoming concert is thematic in nature, often reflecting the music of a specific decade or artist. Concerts are held at local music venues or the Rock School Music Venue

Each band is led by one of the schools highly skilled band directors. The band director not only serves as a musical leader but helps band members develop communication, problem solving, and leadership skills

Junior Rock Band (ages 7-10)
Junior Rock Band is an entry level rock band program for students with  little  musical experience. Students in Junior Rock Band play songs written specifically for children of this age and skill set. Each song contains sheet music for the more experienced student in private lessons and for the student who is brand new to their instrument. Beginners are required to take one introductory lesson before their first rehearsal.

Rock Band 101
Rock Band 101 is an introductory program for students who have developed the fundamental skills outlined in the Rock School method books. In this program students have the opportunity to put into to practice the skills they have acquired in their private lessons. Students in Rock Band 101 play both songs and musical exercises as a full band as they prepare for an end-of-session concert. The objective in the program is to get a feel for what it’s like to play in a band and put into practice the students’ newly developed skills.

Junior Concert Band
Junior Concert Band is for students who are beginning to develop an intermediate level musical skill set.  Singing, improvisation

Concert Band
For students at the intermediate and advanced levels, the Concert Band works towards developing a more orchestrated and dynamic sound. Improvisation and composition are introduced in this program. Concert Bands typically perform an

All-Star Band
The All-Star Band is for the advanced level musician. Students in All-Star Band have mastered the fundamentals of their instrument and are more focused on broader musical concepts. The All-Star Bands work towards performing a larger repertoire of songs. Music theory, advanced improvisation and playing by ear, become the emphasis for students at this level.