kids + adults!
join a band
We are incredibly proud that after 15 years — with coaching and mentoring by professional working musicians — ROC Star Academy bands are revered and respected in the Rochester area and invited to perform regularly at popular music venues and events. These live performances are where aspiring musicians gain experience, joy and confidence—performing live at all-ages shows.
want to join a band? Now's your moment
current open spots in ROC Star Academy bands:
Vivid Youth
BASS PLAYER/RHYTHM GUITAR
Average band age: 16
Genre/Music:
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80's pop rock
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Green Day
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The Killers
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Beatles
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Blink 182
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Young The Giant
Wayback
BASS PLAYER/RHYTHM GUITAR
Average band age: 16-17
Genre/Music:
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Classic Rock & Grunge
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Van Halen
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Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath
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Fleetwood Mac
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Aerosmith
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Metallica
Get Away Veil
BASS PLAYER
Average band age: 18
Genre/Music:
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Indie/Alt/Rock
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The Favors
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Paramore
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Mayday Parade
RHYTHM GUITAR
Average band age: 20
Genre/Music:
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Queens of the Stone Age
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Bruno Mars
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The Killers
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Paramore
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Motley Crue
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Maroon 5
BASS PLAYER
Average band age: 18-19
Genre/Music:
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Pink Floyd
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Radiohead
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Deftones
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Soundgarden
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Dire Straits
The Unknown
RHYTHM GUITAR/KEYBOARD
Average band age: 13
Genre/Music:
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Evanescence
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Guns N Roses
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Muse
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Radiohead
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Elton John
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Tom Petty
In addition to official academy gigs and showcases, current ROC Star Academy bands collectively play hundreds of live shows each year—not just periodic recitals. The academy bands and alumni performing regularly in the local music scene, as well as nationally, include Jack West, BB Dang, Judah, Brody Schenk, Max Doud, and many more.
We are seeking vocalists, guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and drummers to join our bands.
If you want to join our band waiting list, please complete this form:
NEW TO THE ACADEMY — ADULT BANDS!
WHY SHOULD KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN?
ROC Star Academy has launched a new program for adult musicians!
Perhaps you’ve never had a chance to join a band or embrace your passion for performing post
high school or college. Well, now is the time to reclaim your past musical glory and
experience the thrill of performing in front of a crowd!
For our adult bands we are seeking vocalists, guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and drummers.
It’s never too late to rock! Join our waitlist today: