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  • The Selectifier: Season 15 - Spring 2026 🤖

    Performance Program and graduating Rock 101 students: We are proud to present our 15th season starting the week of February 8th. Mid-Season Show is aiming for the weekend of April 18th and the End of Season Show will be June 13th at the Wilmington JCC.

  • Rock 101 and other students: the Selectifier is for Performance Program students. But don't worry, you're on the right track and your instructors will help you get to the next level!

  • SEASON 15 (Spring '26) SHOW THEMES

    We're beyond stoked for this season! Read (and listen!) through each show description below, then rank your preferences on the next page. And remember, no matter which show you are cast in, you will learn a ton and have fun doing it!
    • Space Rock 🚀 

    • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nMUeGzIDE7asT8UildRZ8

       

      Emerging in the late 1960s and taking off throughout the ’70s, Space Rock fused experimental sound design with the complexity and imagination of progressive rock, creating vast, immersive soundscapes. This show pays tribute to the legends who launched the genre into orbit — from the atmospheric storytelling of Pink Floyd, to the precision and power of Rush, the trippy riffs of Hendrix, and The Mothers of Invention.

      As if by cosmic desitny, Space Rock gained a resurgence in the new millennium thanks to the futuristic tones from the likes of of Radiohead, Tame Impala, Beach House and the Flaming Liips. Expect soaring guitar solos, hypnotic grooves, and dreamy, otherworldly textures that push the limits of what rock can be.

       

      *Content warning: While we do our best to keep material age-appropriate, certain songs in this show may contain lyrics that include swear words or allude to mature themes. Please notify us if you have a concern.

       

    • Glam Rock 👩🏻‍🎤 

    • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4c5uiaVfznc1W6H28dnKuc

       

      Glam Rock was a reaction against the earnest blues guitar rock that had dominated the airwaves in the late 1960s. Platform boots, glitter, heavy makeup, jumpsuits and androgynous costumes all combined with larger-than-life stage personas in the 1970s to create the artfully arranged image of all that was “glam.” Some of the most notable artists of this super-style are British acts David Bowie, T. Rex, Elton John, Mott the Hoople, Slade, and Roxy Music, as well as Americans like New York Dolls, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and Suzi Quatro. Though Glam Rock may have had a limited run, its influence has also been seen in other eras and genres, perhaps most notably in 1980s Sunset Strip “hair metal,” which has traceable roots in the glitter, trash, and guitars of glam. Modern artists who borrow elements of Glam Rock include The Darkness, Scissor Sisters, and Chappell Roan. The Glam Rock show is filled with challenging vocal and keyboard parts, and also features some deceptively difficult parts for lead guitar and great grooves for rhythm sections.

       

      *Content warning: While we do our best to keep material age-appropriate, certain songs in this show may contain lyrics that include swear words or allude to mature themes. Please notify us if you have a concern.

    • White Stripes vs. Black Keys 🦓 

    • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kn60te2ZxD5XbNEirsyqD

       

      The White Stripes vs Black Keys show touts 21st-century bands who have forged their name in music history and become influencers in their own right. Both bands rely heavily on Blues-based riffs and a lo-fi sound, each with a stripped-down lineup of only two band members. The White Stripes are a master class in simplicity and are the standout leaders of the early 2000’s Garage-Rock revival movement. While Jack White revamps Blues, rockabilly, and electric folk, his partner in crime Meg White lays a rugged, frenetic rhythm on drums which requires its own skill and creativity to master. Later records introduce jarring synth and bass overdubs while maintaining the band's signature blue-collar feel.

      Akron, Ohio's garage duo, the Black Keys deftly evolved their sound in the internet age. After recording Dan Auerbach's hollow-body Blues riffs and down-register vocals over Patrick Carney's no-frills drumming, the Black Keys upgraded. Working with iconic producer Danger Mouse and moving to Nashville, the Keys's latter albums put some shine on the lo-fi sound.

      In both sides of this show, guitarists will challenge their fundamentals and improvisation as they honor the countless addictive hooks these bands produced. To serve the songs, drummers will be playing in the pocket and maintaining driving rhythms. This is a great show for vocalists at all levels, as both bands feature catchy and emotive melodies that heavily influenced modern Rock music. Keys players will enjoy finding the voices used on the bands' later tracks and the creativity of playing in the constraint of this musical style.

       

      *Content warning: While we do our best to keep material age-appropriate, certain songs in this show may contain lyrics that include swear words or allude to mature themes. Please notify us if you have a concern.

    • Joan Jett & Pat Benatar 🎸 

    • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yuOWqf65ebTWSnQJaGNhK 

       

      Joan Jett and Pat Benatar - these iconic rockers both rose to prominence in the late 1970s, and became international superstars in the early 1980s. Their styles are different but complement each other well - both are grounded in classic guitar rock. However, Joan Jett embraces more of a punk aesthetic while Pat Benatar employs a more Hard Rock edge. Joan Jett’s initial entry into the music scene was as a guitarist for the all-girl group The Runaways. Flanked by fellow guitarist Lita Ford, The Runaways created a following in the mid '70s as a Hard Rock/Punk band. Jett decided to branch off on her own to form Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. In 1981, The Blackhearts released the mega-hit “I Love Rock and Roll” and cemented their place in '80s rock culture. Pat Benatar's first major LP In The Heat Of The Night was released in 1979, and includes her breakthrough single “Heartbreaker” which reached the Billboard Top 25 in the US. Benatar continued to produce chart-topping hits in the '80s and inspired many female-fronted bands to become prominent in the music industry. This is a great show for up-and-coming players, but there are definitely challenges for advanced students here, particularly with some of Pat Benatar’s tricky song arrangements. 

       

      *Content warning: While we do our best to keep material age-appropriate, certain songs in this show may contain lyrics that include swear words or allude to mature themes. Please notify us if you have a concern.

       

    • Off the Rails - A Tribute to Ozzy 

    • https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fHzMVMYfjQiOR4SWDvTVJ

       

      Honor the Godfather of Metal with a show dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne and the movement he sparked. The "Prince of Darkness" is perhaps best known for his work in the iconic metal band Black Sabbath, but he also found success as a solo artist. And Ozzy's influence spans far and wide, launching compatriots who rode his ascent to the pantheon of rock. Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, Ronny James Dio, and more owe their success to the Wizard of Ozz. Even future generations of metal shared the stage at Ozzfest and other latter-day performances. This is going to be a season full of the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne; one of the most iconic names in Metal.

       

      *Content warning: While we do our best to keep material age-appropriate, certain songs in this show may contain lyrics that include swear words or allude to mature themes. Please notify us if you have a concern.

       

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  • ⬆️ NOTE: Please select only ONE theme per row. We will ask you to resubmit if you have more than one "choice" ranking.

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  • We put on shows to teach music. We don't teach music to put on shows.

    We provide every student high-touch, individualized learning using a fun and engaging method. The mid-season show (mid-April) and end-of-season show (June 13, 2026) will likely sound and look good—the result of months of work put in by our dedicated directors and students alike—but that's the icing on the cake. What you'll come to truly appreciate is just how much progress your student will have made and how much fun they will have had throughout the season.

    While we can't guarantee your student will always get their first-choice show, we can assure you that their experience will be highly educational and entertaining. Ultimately, new material outside of your current interests often helps to expand your musical tastes. It's all part of making you a better musician, and a musician of character.

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