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8.31.14 AT 11:15 AM
@ LEVITT PAVILION
9.13.14 AT 2:00 PM
@ SULLY'S PUB & TIKI BAR
HARTFORD, CT
SUMMER 2014 SEASONAL SHOWS
9.12.14 AT 6:00 PM
9.14.14 AT 12:00 PM
@ MTK TAVERN
ALL SEASONAL SHOWS ARE FREE & ALL-AGES!
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BACK TO ROCK SCHOOL THIS FALL!
The School of Rock / Bedford staff is excited to announce the themes for our signature Rock Performance Program for the Fall 2014-2015 season! With FOUR different show themes, we have the right program to get any kid rocking on a local stage by the beginning of 2015. We are now enrolling students age 7-18 on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals!!!In our ROCK PERFORMANCE PROGRAM, students get the chance to take a weekly 45-minute private lesson with a rock star on our staff, attend a weekly group rehearsal session with other young musicians, and get ready to perform two season-ending shows! Our program gives kids the chance to rock on stage and in life. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE GIG!
Not currently enrolled at School of Rock? Shoot us an email at [email protected] or call us at 914.234.0418 to get more info and to get started! We offer a FREE Trial Lesson to all new students! Currently enrolled and want to sign up for a Fall show? Students need parent and staff approval to sign up for ANY of our performance programs. 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. And as always, STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP WITH A SECOND SHOW CHOICE!
SPACE IS LIMITED! ENROLLMENT STARTS NOW!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE... 
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Rehearses Wednesday nights starting September 24, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Performs in January or early February.
ABOUT: Jimi Hendrix is one of the most influential guitarist in rock history even though his mainstream career only spanned 4 years. In that short time he released 3 albums. The Jimi Hendrix Experience which earned him 3 UK top ten hits. Axes:Bold As Love and his final album Electric Ladyland, which reached #1 in the US. As the top paid music act in the world he also headlined Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival.
Hendrix started his career playing in the rhythm section of soul bands. He was inspired by both rock and roll & the blues. His music spanned rock, soul, blues, jazz, psychedelic and more. He popularized the wah-wah pedal and is credited to being the first artist to use stereophonic phasing in music recording. This show will challenge students ability to improvise in blues rock forms while learning classic licks and grooves to the T.
MD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED TO JOIN!
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Rehearses Saturday afternoons starting September 27, 2014 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Performs in January or early February.
ABOUT: David Bowie is an English musician, singer-songwriter. He has been known as a major figure in the world of popular music for over four decades. Bowie is known for continually reinventing himself both musically and stylistically. His music is intelligent and diverse.
Bowie's commercial breakthrough was in 1969 with the song "Space Oddity." This won him an Ivor Novello Award for Originality. He has also won 2 Grammy Awards and 3 BRIT Awards. Throughout his 140 million albums sold in the UK, he has been awarded 9 platinum, 11 Gold & 8 Silver albums, and 5 Platinum & & Gold albums in the US. - I guess you can see why we might want to do a Bowie Show!
This show can challenge students of all ability levels. Guitar players will learn basic and complex chords and riffs. Bass players and Drummers will be expected to groove while incorporating specific song details. Vocalist will explore the enormous range that is David Bowie.
ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME!
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Rehearses Thursday nights starting September 25, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Performs in January or early February.
ABOUT: Disco is Dead! Let's go back to the era of teased hair and spandex pants. This is a super fun rock show and is perfect for a student with a few shows under their belt. There is a ton of challenge and diversity in this show. The 80's included genres like: Brit Metal, Funk, New Wave, Glam Metal & More! Guitarists used heavy distortion, pinch harmonics and whammy bars, while keyboardists popularized the use of synthesizers.
This is a great challenge for any guitar player looking to sharpen their riffs and solo chops. Vocalists will develop power and range. Drummers and bass players will learn to lock up on complex groves. This can be a tough show for any student, with it comes great reward!
FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED STUDENTS!
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Rehearses Tuesdays nights starting September 23, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Performs in January or early February.
ABOUT: U2 formed in 1976. In their career they have released 13 albums and won 90 major awards. U2's early sound was rooted in post punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instruments, highlighted by the Edge's inventive guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals.
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996. Heavily influenced by U2 they share similar guitar effect work, an enthusiastic front man and pop song structure. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of their single "Yellow." The band has won a number of music awards throughout their career, including eight Brit Awards, winning Best British Group three times, five MTV Music Awards and seven Grammy Awards from 25 nominations. Coldplay have sold more than 70 million records worldwide. In december 2009, Rolling Stone Magazine readers voted the group the fourth-best artist of the 2000's.
This show is great for all levels and ability. guitarists will explore exciting sound effects and riffs. Our piano students will become masters of the arpeggio. Vocalist will shine and be challenged by diversity and range both Bono and Chris Martin.
ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME!
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Please note that The School of Rock / Bedford will resume their normal hours beginning: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Our hours will be as follows:
MONDAY - THURSDAY / 2:30-8:00pm
FRI / CLOSED
SAT / 11:00 - 5:00pm
SUN / CLOSED
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