Rock 101 Rehearsals
Beginner Class students (Ages 7-10) will be rotating songs in the season so you can switch classes if needed throughout the season as long as the instrumentation aligns. We encourage students to try different instruments throughout a season to allow for a more enriching experience and understanding of musician fundamentals.
Opening Act Class students (Ages 11+) have moved on beyond the very beginner classes and have a selected a focus instrument(s) in the next level before entering the 2 hr themed performance program and their band will act as a themed opener for respective season shows listed in the Performance Program. Please note some exceptions for age will be made depending on child's progress but this is up to the discretion of instructor/music director.
Season Show Details Check website for show schedule.
Show Registration Fee A $125 fee will be processed around registration time to cover venue costs, show staff, and a collectible commemorative dog tag. The fee also helps cover casting and administrative processing costs for show production. This free is non-refundable upon registration.
Rehearsal Absences (missed, late arrival, early departure): Please note our holiday closings on our website mamaroneck.schoolofrock.com
School of Rock Mamaroneck is CLOSED for holidays November 23 - 25th and the week of holiday break December 23 - January 1st.
If your child will be arriving late, leaving early, or missing a rehearsal, please email our staff at least three days in advance. This helps our Show Directors run their rehearsals efficiently. Please note that excessive missed rehearsals will result in fewer songs overall, or may result in songs being recast. Remember that for every song your child is cast on, there are several more kids on the same song. It is simply not fair to the other kids to continually have to postpone running that song.
Casting Songs
Your child will be cast on 1-2 songs to start and they should be aware of the material they have been assigned to learn in lessons. Song casting is always posted for staff and instructors to reference in the school. Show Directors will cast a student on additional songs only when they have their initial songs down. If a student is continually unprepared on a certain song, and the Show Director has talked to the student and the student’s instructor about the song to make sure it is in his/her ability to play, the Show Director reserves the right to cast another student on the song. Ideally, we aim for at least 3-4 songs per student per show.
Method App
Please make sure your child downloads our proprietary Method App for learning assigned songs and as a tool/guide for practicing at home. For more details instructions, visit our Step by Step Guide
What does your student need to bring to class/rehearsal room?
We require students to protect their ears and bring their own ear plugs (we do have disposable ones in-house but cannot always guarantee availability). Guitar/bass students are also required to bring their own labeled guitar tuners, guitar cables and picks. Drummers should have their own sticks. Singers should bring their own printed lyrics from home. A refillable water bottle is also suggested. Neat small snacks are allowed but CANNOT be consumed in the rehearsal room
Discipline
Maintaining respectful behavior and student safety is strictly enforced. We have a three (3) strike rule and it as follows: 1) Time out for 5 minutes in rehearsal room 2) Child is excused from class and sits with manager for 5 minutes 3) Child personally calls emergency contact to pick them up from the school while child sits with manager.