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Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!
Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on Sunday 17 December for our 2023 Fall Concert! As always, admission is free and all are welcome.
*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h30
*Seventeen student bands
*Hits by Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, TOTO, Elton John, The Offspring, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith, The Strokes, Michael Jackson, The Beach Boys, Franz Ferdinand, Stevie Wonder, Gorillaz, Dua Lipa, Bob Marley and The Wailers… and many more!
Can’t come in person? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RockUParis
Join a rock band during the school vacations! If you already play an instrument or sing, or if you’ve always wanted to try drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and more, this program is for you. You and your band will learn songs throughout the week, try out different music styles and instruments, and make videos of your performance! All ability levels and all instruments welcome.
- Week-long sessions: Toussaint Break | Ski Break | Spring Break | Summer (220€/wk)
- Two bands per session: 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16)
Sign up here! For more information, email matt@rock-u.fr.
I’m ready to rock! How do I sign up?
Online registration forms will open on our website at www.rock-u.fr at 09h00 Paris time on Wednesday 6 September.
- If you were in a Rock U. band last year, and you want to stay in the same band, nothing could be easier. Just sign up before Friday 8 September and list your band as your first choice. But remember, starting 8 September, band assignments will be on a first-come, first-served basis and open to all. So don’t wait!
- If you were in Rock U. last year, but you want to change to a new band this year, you’ll still get priority over new students as long as you sign up before 8 September. We’ll try to put everyone in their preferred band, but first we have to see how many band members are returning to each band and how many returning students want to change bands.
- If you are new to Rock U., you can still sign up online starting at 9 AM on Wednesday 6 September! New students will be assigned to bands on a first-come, first-served basis, starting on Friday 8 September after returning students have had an opportunity to reserve their spots. So if you’re first to sign up on 6 Sept, you’ll be first new student to be assigned to a band starting 8 Sept.
- Whether you’re new to Rock U., or if you want to change bands from last year, please select at least a first and second choice of bands. You’ll receive your band assignment within a few days, and no fees will be charged until both Rock U. and the student agree to the band assignment.
- The complete fall band schedule, including additional new bands and modified time slots, can be seen right here. See the full 2023-2024 Rock U. calendar here.
For private lessons:
- If you took private lessons at Rock U. last year, and you want to continue at the same time, nothing could be easier. Just sign up before Friday 8 September and list your time slot as your first choice. But remember, starting 8 September, lesson assignments will be on a first-come, first-served basis and open to all. So don’t wait!
- Whether you are a returning or new lesson student, please provide as many choices as possible for your lesson time when you register! We’ll try to put together a schedule that meets everyone’s needs.
- You’ll receive an email offering you a specific lesson time slot and teacher within a few days. No fees will be charged until both Rock U. and the student agree to the lesson assignment.
We’re excited to announce a great lineup of a cappella workshops for summer 2023 with Jessica Moore!
First Ever A Cappella: Want to get into singing in harmony but not sure where to start? Come learn your first a cappella song with Jessica! We’ll be learning fun and easy songs, such as Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles. This workshop is designed for beginners, and lyrics will be provided. Each workshop is a standalone experience and will feature a different song – do just one, or all three! Thursdays 6, 20, and 27 July, 10h-11h; ages 8-11; 30€/session
Teen A Cappella: Teens, chill out your summer with some a cappella rock tunes with Jessica! We’ll be learning songs like Bad Guy by Billie Eilish, and we’ll make them rock just with our voices. This workshop is open to all levels of singers, no previous experience necessary. Lyrics will be provided. Each workshop is a standalone experience and will feature a different song – do just one, or all three! Thursdays 6, 20, and 27 July, 14h30-15h30; ages 12-16; 30€/session
Adults only: 80’s A Cappella with Jessica Moore: Kick off your summer with this 80’s-themed a cappella workshop! We’ll be looking at some iconic tracks from the decade such as Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics, Like A Virgin by Madonna, and Maniac by Michael Sembello. Scores provided and open to all levels, all you need is a love of singing! Sat 8 July, 10h-16h; adults only; 175€
Summertime Blues? We’ve got you covered. Rock your summer with Rock U.!
Two bands per week, with daily practices Monday through Friday from 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16). Bands will learn songs during the week, and then make videos on Friday to share with their friends and family.
Weekly bands 26 June through 28 July. No bands 10-14 July.
Price per week: 210€
Every Rock U. band live onstage
17-18 June | 21 June
Rock U. En Seine is back! Every Rock U. band – kids, teens, solo artists, adults, and instructors – will take the stage at La Javelle at Bercy Beaucoup!
Please join us at this great venue for all three days of Rock U. En Seine 2023! As always, admission is free and all are welcome.
Sat 17 June, 14h-20h (teen bands)
Sun 18 June, 12h-18h (kids bands and adult bands)
Fête de la Musique Wed 21 June, 20h-22h
The Doodads (featuring many Rock U. instructors)
More info soon!
Join a rock band during the spring break! If you already play an instrument or sing, or if you’ve always wanted to try drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and more, this program is for you. You and your band will learn songs throughout the week, try out different music styles and instruments, and make videos of your performance! All ability levels and all instruments welcome.
- Two sessions: April 24-28 (210€) and May 2-5 (175€)
- Two bands per session: 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16)
Sign up here! For more information, email matt@rock-u.fr.
Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!
Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on 19 March for our 2023 Winter Concert! As always, admission is free and all are welcome.
*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h30
*Eighteen student bands
*Hits by Van Halen, Beastie Boys, Marvin Gaye, REM, Mac DeMarco, Daft Punk, Oasis, The Police, Amy Winehouse, Elton John, twenty-one pilots, Arctic Monkeys, Blondie, AC/DC, Muse, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Pixies… and many more!
Can’t come in person? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RockUParis
Join a rock band during the ski break! If you already play an instrument or sing, or if you’ve always wanted to try drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and more, this program is for you. You and your band will learn songs throughout the week, try out different music styles and instruments, and make videos of your performance! All ability levels and all instruments welcome.
- Two sessions: Feb 20-24 and Feb 27-Mar 3 2023 (210€ per week)
- Two bands per session: 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16)
Sign up here! For more information, email matt@rock-u.fr.