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NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL 2020 SHOWS
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School of Rock New Canaan is excited to announce our FALL 2020/WINTER 2021 Programs! We will be offering FIVE different Performance Programs, FOUR Rock 101 sessions and our NEW Songwriting Program! Each performance program has a different theme and rehearses on a different day, so you have a choice on which program is best for you. We are now enrolling students age 7-18 on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals!!
Our signature Rock Performance Program for students ages 9-18 y/o. The program is designed to get students playing together in a fun, interactive environment. The program includes a weekly 45 min. private lesson and a weekly 3 hour band rehearsal.
Our Rock 101 Program for students ages 7-9 y/o. The program teaches our young musicians the fundamentals of their instrument while playing with a band in a positive and fun atmosphere. It includes a weekly 45 min private lesson and a weekly 1 hour band rehearsal.
Our NEW Songwriting Program for kids 12 and up with at least an intermediate level of proficiency on their instrument of choice. This program will teach students how to write an original song from scratch, through learning the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement, and music theory. Students have one weekly 45-minute private lesson on an instrument of their choice where they learn concepts, technique and theory. These principles are then applied in weekly 2-hour group lessons where students work together on songwriting exercises, lyrical workshops, and band rehearsals. Each student will complete their own original song, and the group will perform everyone’s songs at the end-of-season show!
During this time, the health and safety of our staff, students, and families is of primary importance. We will be moving the start date for our Fall programs earlier than usual so we have more time to rehearse in case we need to make any potential adjustments to remote lessons/rehearsals. We are reserving spots for students who cannot sign up until September. If you cannot participate in early rehearsals you are still encouraged to enroll, just let us know of your start date when enrolling. All programs will also have one mid-season preview show in November. This will give students the opportunity to perform live in case we have to go remote. The Performance Program rehearsals will be planned and structured in a way that there will be no more than 10 students rehearsing at a time. For more detail, please read our School of Rock New Canaan COVID Protocols.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE GIG!!
Students need parent and staff approval to sign up for ANY of our performance programs. STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP WITH A SECOND SHOW CHOICE. Every show is designed to challenge different elements of a student's musicianship, and individual student curriculum will be accommodated on the appropriate show. Remember, at School of Rock we put on shows to teach music!
Sign Up Online: CLICK HERE to enroll your student. This is the best way to enroll for the Fall/Winter program. With this form you can choose your 2nd show option, as well as provide us with more information to better your SOR experience. Once you fill out the form we will confirm your student's enrollment with an e-mail.
Contact Us: Stop by the school, call us at (203) 594-7870, or shoot us an email at NewCanaan@SchoolofRock.com to enroll your student.
Space is Limited! Enrollment starts now for the following shows!
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| Rehearses Monday nights from 5:00-8:00pm starting August 17th
Performs January 9th & 10th 2021 Times TBD
Music Director approval required to join
GENESIS A Prog to Pop phenomenon, Genesis began in 1967 and evolved from being at the forefront of the UK progressive rock movement and transformed into one of the most internationally successful bands of all time. From their highly influential early Peter Gabriel theatrical art rock days to their Phil Collins-fronted, infectious MTV domination, this band owned the airwaves. From highly complex arrangements to solid, well written and arranged rock hits, this show offers music education for every musician. Best for students who have done a few shows and/or have demonstrated a discipline to practice their instrument.
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| Rehearses Tuesday nights from 5:00-8:00pm starting August 18th
Performs January 23rd & 24th 2021 Times TBD
All experience levels welcome
AC/DC is one of the greatest and most notorious rock and roll bands of all time, and their music is essential curriculum for any student of rock! Founded in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, AC/DC reached a height of popularity in 1980 when they released the second best-selling record of all time: "Back in Black." Despite line-up changes over the years, the band continues to deliver their signature high-energy live performances to fans all over the world. Pay tribute to the band that brought you some of the biggest rock songs ever written, We call them hard rock, blues rock, and pioneers of heavy metal, but they simply call themselves rock and roll!
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| Rehearses Wednesday nights from 5:00-8:00pm starting August 19th
Performs January 23rd & 24th 2021 Times TBD
Recommended for intermediate to advanced students
THE POLICE created a diverse catalog of innovative rock music that incorporated elements of punk, reggae, jazz, and ska in ingenious ways. While considered part of the new wave movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s, this power trio injected virtuosity and frenetic energy into their well-written songs that set them apart. Whether you're a drummer taking on Stewart Copeland's impossibly amazing drum technique, a guitarist exploring Andy Summers' diverse tone palate, a vocalist or bassist taking on Sting's amazing songwriting, or a keyboard player filling in crucial textures, this is a great and challenging show for any student. It's hard to believe that so much sound came from only three people, and The Police will keep you on your toes this coming season!
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| Rehearses Saturdays from 12:00-3:00pm starting August 22nd
Performs January 23rd & 24th 2021 Times TBD
All experience levels welcome
SOUNDTRACK ROCK From Rocky 3's "Eye of the Tiger", to Top Gun's "Danger Zone", this show will feature all of your favorite hits from the big screen! More songs include "Old Time Rock n Roll" from Risky Business, "Stayin' Alive" from Saturday Night Fever, "The Power of Love" from Back to the Future, and many many more! This will be a fun show for students of any ability level!
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| Rehearses Saturdays from 3:30-6:30pm starting August 22nd
Performs January 9th & 10th 2021 Times TBD
Recommended for Intermediate students
METALLICA is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal. If you're looking to learn more about metal and expand on your chops, this one's for you! The program will feature the band's hits like "Enter Sandman", "Master of Puppets", "Nothing Else Matters", and many many more!
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| Rehearses Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 pm starting August 20th
Performs January 9th & 10th 2021 Times TBD
For students 12 years old and up with at least an intermediate level of proficiency on their instrument of choice
SONGWRITING Creating original songs can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences for musicians. School of Rock’s Songwriting Program teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arranging, and performance in an interactive group-class setting. Through exercises, activities, and hands-on experiential training, students will learn to articulate and express creative ideas, overcome writer’s block, analyze songwriting technics, collaborate with others, and accept constructive criticism, all while writing, arranging and performing their own original songs.
The Songwriting Program is a brand new offering at School of Rock, and will be the perfect addition to our Performance Programs. Simultaneously, these two programs will challenge your student both technically and creatively. Students looking to enroll in both programs this season will be offered a discounted “add-on” price for Songwriting!
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| Our Rock 101 is the ultimate band experience for beginners ages 7-9 years old. Rock 101 is designed to teach band basics and starter stage craft to students who are newcomers to their instruments. This setlist of specifically selected songs includes classic and modern rock staples that teach them essential elements to get them on the fast track to our Performance Program. The best part is they'll share the big stage with the seasoned performers when they put on a full fledged rock show at the end of the season!.
The program includes: a weekly 45 min private music lesson and a weekly one hour band rehearsal to get students prepared for real shows and real-life performances on stage.
FOUR BAND OPTIONS
Monday Rehearsals: 4:00 - 5:00PM starting August 17th
Tuesday Rehearsals: 4:00 - 5:00PM starting August 18th
Wednesday Rehearsals: 4:00 - 5:00PM starting August 19th
Friday Rehearsals: 4:00 - 5:00PM starting August 21st
Performances January 23rd or 24th 2021 Times TBD
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Shows for Fall 2019/Winter 2021 will be announced on August 17th. Interested in rocking with other adults? Shoot us an email or give us a call at 203.594.7870.
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| CURRENT STUDENTS:
IMPORTANT! If you or your student need to change your enrollment, if you are not continuing in the fall, or just keeping lessons, our staff needs to know about this to make the proper changes as soon as possible! Please email the school to ensure your account accurately reflects the program you'd like to be enrolled in for the coming season. We have a 30 day cancellation policy.
SATURDAYS IN THE FALL! Starting August 22nd, School of Rock New Canaan will be open on Saturdays for lessons and rehearsals!!
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