School of Rock Franchise News

Second capital infusion since 2009 investment will further expand growth in U.S. and Mexico
April 20, 2012 // Franchising.com // Burr Ridge, Ill. – For the second time since receiving an initial investment from private equity firm Sterling Partners in 2009, School of Rock, the U.S. leader in performance-based music education, received an additional capital investment from its current investors. The $5 million investment was led by Sterling – whose nearly $5 billion of assets under management concentrates on growth-oriented companies – and will help School of Rock further expand its growth initiatives in North America while accelerating its franchise development efforts.
“We are building something special here, and I am inspired every day by the talented professional musicians who share our vision and chose to be instructors at our schools, the stories of the students who have been impacted in such a positive way from their involvement in our system, and the amazing performances our students are delivering on some of the world’s best stages,” said Chris Catalano, School of Rock’s CEO...

October 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // School of Rock will be announcing a three-day recording workshop in November at their music school locations nationwide. The workshop provides an interactive educational music experience with an emphasis on recording and vocals.
Each participating school will record their version of Mike Peters and The Alarm’s classic “Love Hope Strength” which will be available for worldwide download. All proceeds of the will benefit the Love Hope Strength foundation which is an international music-centric cancer charity co-founded in 2007 by leukemia survivors Mike Peters of the Welsh rock band The Alarm and President of CSI Entertainment James Chippendale. Peters also fronts the Scottish New Wave rock band Big Country...

School of Rock West Broward to host Grand Opening Bash and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, on October 15, 2011 to celebrate the opening of its newest franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
Southwest Ranches, FL, October 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- School of Rock, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is thrilled to announce that a new franchise school at 6880 Dykes Road, Southwest Ranches, Florida, is now open. This is the second location to open for Co-Owners Craig Zim and Richard Salit. Their first location is in Coral Springs, and opened in January, 2008.The entire community and nearby towns are invited to attend a celebratory, Grand Opening Bash and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, on October 15, 2011 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at the Southwest Ranches location...

School of Rock is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Franklin, TN!
This is the program's first rock school in Music City and husband-and-wife/owners Kelly and Angie McCreight are excited to bring local music students the opportunity to experience all the wonderful programs and unique opportunities that the School of Rock offers. Their son's strong interest in learning to play guitar and perform, paired with the unusual scarcity of music schools with performance opportunities in the famed music town, fueled their motivation to open a new location. "Music instructors in the Nashville area are plentiful, whether they are providing private instruction or working in a school setting. School of Rock is a totally different concept, as it offers the students the chance to play at live venues on a regular basis," explains Angie McCreight, co-owner / general manager, School of Rock Franklin...

April 20, 2011 // Franchising.com // New York, NY – School of Rock, the national leader in music education, received an additional $3.5 million investment from its financial sponsor and majority shareholder, Sterling Partners. The Company will use the funds to accelerate its North American expansion. School of Rock has grown dramatically over the last 15 months by building greater public awareness of the power of its performance based approach to music education. Today, the Company has almost 70 schools across North America serving over 6,500 students and several thousand campers signed up for a School of Rock Summer Camp.

"This is an exciting time for our business. We have more locations and more students than any other time in the history of our company and each day brings a new milestone," said Chris Catalano, Chairman and CEO...

This holiday season give your kids a gift that is both fun and educational-the gift of rock. The nationally acclaimed music program School of Rock is offering for the first time a four-day Winter Break Camp from Dec. 27-30 for kids ages 9 and up with some musical experience. Coral Springs, FL, December 07, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Give the Gift of Rock this Holiday Season with the School of Rock, Winter Break 2010 Camp Series.

Four-day music packages available Dec. 27-30 at School of Rock Coral Springs.

This holiday season give your kids a gift that is both fun and educational-the gift of rock! The nationally acclaimed music program School of Rock is offering for the first time a four-day Winter Break Camp from Dec. 27-30 at participating locations nationwide...

Offering Multi and Single Unit Franchise Opportunities Nationwide NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SCHOOL OF ROCK, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is offering a chance to live one's rock and roll dreams as a franchisee. Channeling the energy of rock & roll, the SCHOOL OF ROCK music program is available to entrepreneurs who are looking for a way to grow a viable business while providing today's youth with music education, guidance, inspiration and a creative outlet. Already in 58 locations in 26 states and Mexico, SCHOOL OF ROCK has developed an aggressive growth strategy and is actively seeking franchisees throughout the United States.

As music education continues to suffer nationwide cutbacks and public schools are forced to eliminate music and arts curriculum, SCHOOL OF ROCK is experiencing explosive growth to meet the demand of kids and parents who want to learn how to play music...

*48-City Tour Celebrating The 25th Anniversary Of Live Aid Features The Next Generation Of Young Rock And Roll Stars From Acclaimed National Music Program*
*Select Dates Will Feature Special Musical Guests*
*All Ticket Sales Will Benefit Music For Relief Fund*

May 25, 2010 // Franchising.com // --Watch out U2! Step aside Roger Daltrey! Channeling the music and energy from one of rock music history's biggest concert events ever, comes the next generation of talented rockers emerging from the acclaimed SCHOOL OF ROCK music program. The nationwide tour hits the road this summer for the SCHOOL OF ROCK PRESENTS: LIVE AID REMADE All Stars summer tour. Wielding their axe skills and power drum solos, these young all stars will pay tribute to the historic multi-city, multi-venue rock music concert LIVE AID held on July 13, 1985, playing songs from some of the biggest music stars who graced the stages that day...

Grand Opening was held Saturday May 1, 2010
May 10, 2010 // Franchising.com // School of Rock is the nation's leading performance - based rock music education program for students from ages 7-18. School of Rock opened in Tenafly, New Jersey in March, 2010. Visit the new Tenafly location and meet the staff of professional musicians. A live performance by School of Rock was held all day. It was a day filled with Music, Food and Fun!

Students learn from professional musicians in an interactive environment combining weekly private lessons and structured group rehearsals with the ultimate goal of performing live in front of real crowds. School of Rock offers lessons for guitars, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals from beginner to advance...