Hello, School of Rock Students and Families! We are now enrolling for our Fall season here at School of Rock Fairfield!
Shows will meet once per week at the advertised time for a three-hour rehearsal. Students will also attend once a week for their one-on-one lesson. Please make sure you will be available for the performance date before signing up for your show choices.
All shows will be held at Park City Music Hall. We have 7 shows to choose from this season.
We ask that students provide their top 3 choices when filling out their show cards located at the front desk or when you call in. We will need a parent's and instructor's signature before the card can be submitted. If you can't provide three choices, we can't guarantee placement on any particular show. Show placement will be announced within two weeks of the start date of the season.
A one-time non-refundable show fee of $175 will be charged per student for the season on 11/10/25. Each additional student of the same household will be charged $75.
Upon signing up for a show, please call the school at (203) 292-5473 so we can find a weekly lesson time for the student as well.
Grateful Dead - Tuesdays (5-8pm) starts 10/14
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band is known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, gospel, and psychedelic rock; for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams; and for its devoted fan base, known as "Deadheads." "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead "the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world". This show will feature challenging parts on all instruments and a focus on improvisation. MD approval required.
Radiohead - Wednesdays (5-8pm) starts 10/15
Radiohead has emerged in the 21st century as torchbearers of the progressive rock tradition, and have threaded the needle between innovation and popularity as well as anyone. Formed in 1985 in the UK under the name On A Friday, with members Thom Yorke (vocals), Johnny Greenwood (Guitar/multi-instrumentalist), Colin Greenwood (Bass), Ed O’Brien (Guitar/Vocals), and Philip Selway (Drums), they eventually changed their name to Radiohead upon the request of their record label, EMI. After two albums that found some success in the alternative scene thanks to the slacker anthem “Creep”, Radiohead released what would become their landmark album, OK Computer. This masterpiece cemented them as true artists and gained them worldwide success. With their constant instrumental experimentation, culturally relevant lyrics and themes, and blend of styles and genres, Radiohead are heralded as one of the most important and critically acclaimed rock acts of the modern era. The Radiohead show is an ambitious challenge for all student levels, but can be one of the most rewarding and educational shows offered by School of Rock.
Neil Young - Thursdays (5-8pm) starts 10/16
The great Canadian singer/songwriter known for his prolific solo career and co-founding bands like Buffalo Springfield and Crazy Horse. Young's guitar work, deeply personal lyrics and signature high tenor singing voice define his long career. He also plays piano and harmonica on many albums, which frequently combine folk, country, rock and other musical genres. His often distorted electric guitar playing, especially with Crazy Horse, earned him the nickname “Godfather of Grunge.” This is a perfect show for all ages and all skill levels!
Glam Rock - Fridays (5-8pm) starts 10/17
Glam Rock was a reaction against the earnest blues guitar rock that had dominated the airwaves in the late 1960s. Platform boots, glitter, heavy makeup, jumpsuits and androgynous costumes all combined with larger than life stage personas in the 1970s to create the artfully arranged image of all that was “glam”. Some of the most notable artists of this super-style are British artists such as David Bowie, T. Rex, Elton John, Mott the Hoople, Slade, and Roxy Music, as well as American acts like New York Dolls, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and Suzi Quatro. Though Glam Rock may have had a limited run, its influence has also been seen in other eras and genres, perhaps most notably in 1980s Sunset Strip “hair metal”, which has traceable roots in the glitter, trash, and guitars of glam. The Glam Rock show is filled with challenging vocal and keyboard parts, and also features some deceptively difficult parts for lead guitar and great grooves for rhythm sections.
Ozzfest - Saturdays (11am-2pm), starts 10/18
While Ozzy could fill a show with more than enough of his own material, this show will explore some of his catalog, but also some of the great hard rock bands that he has showcased at his classic festival. Bands like System Of A Down, Slayer, Tool, Disturbed, Linkin Park and Korn will be featured. This is a great show for vocalists, bassists, and advanced guitarists and drummers. Some familiarity with drop tunings will come in handy!
Arena Rock - Saturdays (2pm-5pm), starts 10/18
Arena Rock refers to the emergence of rock ‘n’ roll as big business in the 1970s and early 1980s. Advances in music production technology, along with the proliferation of higher fidelity FM radio stations, resulted in the arrival of a slicker, more commercial rock sound, popularized by bands such as Journey, Boston, Styx, Heart, Queen, Foreigner, Kansas, Fleetwood Mac, REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad, Toto, Cheap Trick, and more. These artists, and the growing music industry behind them, brought Rock ‘n’ Roll out of the clubs and into the arenas and stadiums. No matter the bands, the songs of the Arena Rock show are the true stars, and anyone who’s had the joy to sing along with this music in its intended environment will surely agree. This is catchy music that is meant to be turned up loud! Guitarists will find challenging parts lurking around every corner. Keyboard players will be showcased heavily. Vocalists will be challenged with belting leads and rich harmonies. Drummers will learn the true meaning of bombastic, over-the-top performances. Bass players will get their hands on powerful and melodic bass lines which compliment their 6-string counterparts. This is a great show for all instruments!
Best of the 2010s - Sundays (11am-2pm) starts 10/19
School of Rock pays tribute to the past decade of Rock and Roll! The 2010s proved that rock and roll is alive and well, with diverse artists such as Adele, Imagine Dragons, Tame Impala, H.E.R., and St. Vincent all rising to prominence in the music world. These current artists combine modern production techniques with retro-sounding riffs and song structures, resulting in today's chart topping hits. While the music itself has generally evolved somewhat from decades past - less guitar solos, more keyboards, and more influence from Hip Hop and R&B - the spirit of Rock and Roll remains as vital as ever. This show will be a stylistically diverse recap of the best music from the decade, featuring modern takes on Punk (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), Blues (Gary Clark Jr., Black Keys) Pop (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry),and more! A great show for students of any instrument and experience level.
