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Rock U. En Seine 2022 was INSANE!

What an incredible show!  Thanks to all the great performers and all who came out to support them!  We know you’ll want to relive it again and again, which is why full video is on its way to you soon, along with lots of photos contributed by all of you.  Make sure you like, subscribe, and follow to see it all as soon as it’s ready.

Special thanks to:

  • Mark Heim and Dan D’Amato, the Rock U. Board of Directors
  • Rory, Leander, Andy, Dave, and Ben, our amazing band teachers
  • Jess, Ben, Kajus, and Carson, our great studio assistants
  • Robby, Dr. Kev, Jonathan, and Jason, our lesson teachers, and Charly, our in-school teacher
  • Becky, who seamlessly manages so many of our administrative details
  • Andrew and Leo, our awesome “alumni” road crew
  • the whole team at La Javelle, who took great care of us, especially our friend Andres for making us sound great
  • Aleks and Fernando, our amazing videographers and photographer
  • And so many more we’re probably forgetting!  Thank you all!

Every Rock U. band live onstage
La Javelle at Bercy Beaucoup!
18-21 June

Rock U. En Seine is back to a full format for the first time since 2019!  All 28 Rock U. bands – kids, teens, adults, and instructors – will take the stage at the all-new La Javelle at Bercy Beaucoup!

Please join us at this wonderful brand new venue for all three days of Rock U. En Seine!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

Sat 18 June, 15h-20h
(teen bands)
:
Good Grief
Savage Slugs
Beetlejuice
Hello Mommy
Fuzzy Foetus
Two Yachts
Liberty Mutual
Blink Twice
Hello Daddy!
Cymbal of Dismay
Contraband

Sun 19 June, 12h-18h
(kids bands and adult bands)
:
The Warhawks
The Unknown
Death Stars
Lil Budda
In Your Face
Dark Humor
Start Without Me
Where Do We Go Now?
Joy Revision
Cacophonix
Mère’d
The Leftovers
Rosé All Day
Rockin’ Progress
Heard Immunity
The Black Drones

Fête de la Musique
Tues 21 June, 20h30-22h
The Doodads
(featuring the Rock U. instructors)

More info here

We’re excited to announce NEW workshops for summer 2022!

  • Acapella with Jessica Moore: Sat 9 July, 10h-15h; ages 14-18; 150€
  • Professional Rehearsal Simulation with Robby Sinclair: Week of 11-16 July, 9 hours TBD; ages 14-adult; 335€
  • Singing in Harmony with Jessica Moore: Mon 11 July, 15h-17h; ages 8-10; 60€
  • Singing in Harmony with Jessica Moore: Tues 12 July, 15h-17h; ages 10-14; 60€
  • Singing in Harmony with Jessica Moore: Wed 13 July, 15h-17h30; ages 14-18; 75€
  • Songwriting with Robby Sinclair: Mon 18, Wed 20, Fri 22 July, 18h-21h; ages 14-adult; 335€
  • Acapella with Jessica Moore: Sat 23 July, 10h-15h; adults; 150€
  • Professional Rehearsal Simulation with Robby Sinclair: Week of 25-30 July, 9 hours TBD; ages 14-adult; 335€
More details here.  Sign up here!

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 27 June through 29 July.  No bands 11-15 July.

Price per week: 195€

Sign up here!

Rock U. en Seine 2022
Sat 18 Jun, 15h-20h
Sun 19 Jun, 12h-18h
Tues 21 Jun, 20h-23h

La Javelle at Bercy Beaucoup!

Rock U. En Seine is back with a full lineup of kids’ bands, teen bands, postgrad bands, adult bands, and instructor bands, for the first time since 2019!  And we’re thrilled to help inaugurate the new location of our long-time favorite outdoor venue, La Javelle, now part of Bercy Beaucoup!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

Saturday 18 June – Teen bands
-Wed and Sat Advanced Rock 1 bands
-all Advanced Rock 2 bands
-all Junior Varsity and Varsity bands

Sunday 19 June – Kids’ bands and Adult bands
-all Rock 101 and Rock 202 bands
-Tues Advanced Rock 1 band
-all Adult Bands

Tuesday 21 June (Fête de la Musique)
The Doodads (the Rock U. instructor band)
and special guests! 

*Postgrad band performance dates TBA

More info coming soon!

 

Paris Kiosques en Fête

We’re also so glad to return to the Paris park kiosks this year as part of the Paris Kiosques En Fête celebration!  We’ll be bringing you great free concerts by Rock U. students and Crew from now through July.  Lineup TBA, but mark your calendars now and join us to celebrate the spring!

Sun 15 May, 15h (Place du Commerce)

Sun 5 Jun, 15h (Place du Commerce)

Sun 12 Jun, 15h (Jardin du Ranelagh)

Tues 21 Jun, 16h30 (Place du Commerce)

Sun 3 Jul, 15h (Jardin du Ranelagh)

Join a rock band during 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: Apr 25-29 and May 2-6 2022 (195€ 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.

Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!

Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on 20 March for our 2022 Winter Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h, doors open at 13h30
*Eighteen student bands
*Hits by Metallica, Blondie, 5 Seconds of Summer, Led Zeppelin, Billie Eilish, The Killers, The Beatles, Olivia Rodrigo, AC/DC, CeeLo Green, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, Blue Öyster Cult, Mac DeMarco, My Chemical Romance, Prince, INXS, Dua Lipa, Steve Miller Band… and many more!

There’s much more to a band than just musicians playing their parts at the same time. Come learn to understand and give cues to bandmates, how to sit back and support them, and also how to jump in front to lift the group with a soaring solo. We’ll practice band dynamics, rhythmic tightness, and even collective improvisation in this off-season workshop.

  • Date and time: Thurs 24 Feb, 15h-18h
  • Fee: 80€
  • Advanced musicians ages 14 and up
Sign up here!

Develop your musicianship, singing skills, and harmony creation through this vocal workshop! We’ll learn songs by Queen, reimagined in a cappella (We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, I Want To Break Free… and maybe even Bohemian Rhapsody!)  Beginners welcome, suitable for all levels.

  • Dates and times: 1-3 March, 15h-18h
  • Fee: 195€
  • Ages 10-16
Sign up here!

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 21-25 and Feb 28-Mar 4 2022 (195€ 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.