Every cast list has been updated to fill in those remaining gaps. Check ‘em!
Also, since this is our last week before winter break, let’s all wear the craziest, most festive winter sweaters to rehearsals this week! Crazy, tacky, beautiful, colorful, silly…whatever works!
Some shows got new songs, but every show added new parts. Go check it out! Make good use of your time off next week!!
Check the HOUSE BAND section for upcoming rehearsal dates.
Phase 2 of our Cast Lists are posted! (Weezer is coming very soon)
Everyone should have gotten something new, so check the cast lists and get workin!
Phase 1 of the cast lists are all posted in the “Cast Lists” section of this site! Everyone has 2 parts right now, so get started and come ready to play on your first rehearsal next week!
***Prog crew, I have a bunch of songs blacked out on your list right now because I want to see how you do with these first few songs before letting you know what the next few will be. Depending on how you do with these first few classics, the next batch of songs can either be easier or much more challenging … I hope you hit the ground running with these so we can venture into some ultra challenging territory!!
Fall House Band auditions will take place on September 25th at 12pm at the San Diego school (2850 Womble Rd, 92106)
Check the previous post for all the details and reach out if you have any questions! It’s always appropriate to feel nervous before an audition, but you shouldn’t let it keep you from trying! I hope to see lots of new faces this season!
Yes, it’s that time again! FALL HOUSE BAND AUDITIONS will be held on September 25th from 12-2 at the San Diego School of Rock. Here are the audition guidelines:
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in both a lesson and show with School of Rock. Must have completed at least 1 season show.
Length of season: The Fall/Winter HB will run from October through February
Good candidates should:
-Be a positive mentor within their local school and community
-Act as an advocate for School of Rock
-Have exceptional technical and theoretical command of their primary instrument
-Exhibit strong leadership skills
-Be able to instantly transpose keys/feels and adapt to arrangement changes as necessary
-Be self-motivated to sing back ups and play percussion
-Know how to mix themselves to create a great stage sound
-Be open-minded and able to play all styles of music
-Be able to take direction and check their ego at the door
-Be a team player
Students will be evaluated on the following:
● Command of Primary Instrument
● Accuracy
● Tone
● Stage Presence
● Feel
● Knowledge of Theory
Students are to perform each of the following:
● Classic Rock Song: Perform one minute of a song by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Led
Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Who, Black Sabbath, Janis Joplin, Queen, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, or Jimi Hendrix.
○ NO backing bands or accompanying players (self-accompaniment is okay)
○ Backing tracks are allowed for this portion of the audition
○ Vocalist’s backing track must be a karaoke version
● Solo Piece: Select a song that showcases the student’s talent (Approximately 1 minute)
○ NO backing bands or accompanying players (self-accompaniment is okay)
○ NO backing tracks allowed for this portion of the audition
● Music Theory/Improv: Student will be asked to demonstrate musical knowledge through basic music theory or improv questions.
Send all questions and comments to either sandiego@schoolofrock.com or encinitas@schoolofrock.com
Rehearsal Start Dates and times:
Encinitas
One Hit Wonders: First Rehearsal Monday, June 14th 6-8PM
Black Sabbath: First Rehearsal Thursday, June 17 6-8PM
San Diego
Nirvana vs. Foo Fighters: First Rehearsal Monday, June 14 5:15-7:15
The Cure: First Rehearsal Tuesday, June 15 5:15-7:15
Glam AKA Bowie and Friends: First Rehearsal Wednesday, June 16 5:15-7:15
AC/DC: First Rehearsal Saturday, June 19 11-1
Rage Against the Machine: First Rehearsal Saturday, June 19 3:30-5:30
It’s up to date, so get crackin!
Just a few new parts, nothing crazy. Come prepared to rule on Wednesday!!
There are just a handful of new parts (mostly backup vocals and percussion), but the cast list was updated. I really, really, really want to give all of you guys new parts, so come prepared tomorrow and earn some new songs!!
Hiya 90s folks! It’s been a few weeks so I figured you have all uploaded whatever you had left, so here are the updated mixes! For songs with multiple drummers, I uploaded them with each drummer’s name. I know a bunch of you said you were hoping to record some more parts, so if you still wanted to add them, just email me. Also, if I missed something, just let me know! Stay safe and I’ll see you around the schools!
tsw
There’s now a House Band section of this site…check that from now on!
Check it!
Hey doods!
That was a solid first rehearsal. Thanks for coming prepared, now just keep it coming!
I’ll post new parts so everyone has 2 or 3 parts in a day or two, so check back often!
Work hard so we can add tons of songs!!
I hope to see lots of you audition for HouseBand/AllStars this Saturday! Just scroll down for the audition times and guidelines. If you have ANY questions at all, email us right away! There isn’t a physical sign-up sheet this time, so just show up at your appropriate audition time and plan on staying till everyone is done auditioning (probably a little less than an hour).
We’ll have more details later, but the general plan for this House Band is to challenge you, build up a set of rippers, and be prepared for any shows that might show up. Yeah, the Covid world doesn’t really have many shows these days, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be prepared!
Exact times will come later, but just so you can plan ahead…the HB will meet every other Saturday, once in SAN DIEGO and then in ENCINITAS. So, yes, you’ll have to drive to the other school, but only once a month. Believe me, it’s worth it.
It’s natural to be nervous about auditioning for anything, so don’t stress about it and just do your best. See you Saturday! Reach out if you have any questions at all!
The cast list for San Diego’s Guardians of the Galaxy show is posted! It’s just 2 or 3 parts apiece to get you started, so take a look and start working! We will definitely be playing songs next week, so don’t delay.
The other cast lists are coming very, very soon!
