FALL SHOWS 2021

School of Rock Encinitas

THE BEATLES

Rehearses: Mondays 6pm - 8pm
First Rehearsal: September 27th, 2021
Director: Jenny Merullo

What else can be said about The Beatles? They are the most important band of all time. Period. Every great musician (regardless of the genre they prefer) has spent a long time studying the songwriting techniques, recording innovations, and even business practices The Beatles used during their short, earth shattering time in the spotlight. They changed everything forever and you aren’t a complete musician until you dissect what makes them special. This is a masterclass and absolutely essential for every instrument. If you haven’t done this one yet, don’t you dare miss it.

PROG ROCK

Rehearses: Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
First Rehearsal: September 30th, 2021
Director: Tyler Ward

For those of you who like to be challenged, this is the next step. If you’ve spent countless hours running scales with a metronome and like math problems, this one's for you! The bands that feature this “progressive” spirit were ultra creative and interested in exploring new territory. We’re talking about King Crimson, Yes, Rush, ELP, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant and lots more. This show has longer, more complicated songs than almost any other show we do, so it’s definitely for students who’ve been around a while and want some tough assignments. 

HISTORY OF PUNK

Rehearses: Saturdays 11am - 1pm
First Rehearsal: October 2nd, 2021
Director: Adam West

Could this be the most important show that we do? Quite possibly. The School of Rock spirit is essentially the same as the Punk spirit: “Yes, you CAN do it!” This show features some of the greatest bands of all time like Ramones, The Clash, Black Flag, Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, and so many more. The artistic freedom allowed by this movement led to some of the most influential work of the century. If you’ve never done this one, do it now and you’ll never be the same.