Rockville University is Bruno Brothers North's very own Rock University. We take kids of age and like ability, place them into groups and teach them many different aspects of being in a band.
Rockville University, founded in 2009; gives students who want to play in a band, but aren't quite sure where to start, the opportunity to organize and perform in one. Our experienced instructors will guide students through the Do's and Dont's of playing with other musicians, create a network of players within a common age group, and offer the opportunity to make some cool new friends. Students will learn how to play a song together as one, prepare for practice sessions, and perform live on stage with their band.
Rockville Unveristy's goal is to complement the independent music lesson experience, offer a differentiator to our students, give them the foundation, the tools and the edge, so that they grow to become personally inspired with their instruments. Rockville University provides the practice stage along with the equipment for our students to learn on. Then, at the end of the semester we will hold an A+ concert, at a venue to be named later, where on a real stage, with professional sound and lighting, in front of a live audience, the Rockville University bands will perform.
To determine class placement, each student will take a placement exam and be assigned to the appropriate level of the program. The programs are designed to cater to students from a wide array of experience; from beginners to the more advanced musicans.
Pre Rock Band:
This course is desgined for students who have just begun playing their instrument. They will learn easier songs that will be fun and boost their confidence. Songs they learn they will perform at the end of the semester with their band. Pre-Rock Band provides students a basic knowledge of rock history, stage presence, and band etiquette.
Rock Band 101:
This course is designed for the intermidate students. The songs students will learn will be more difficult than those in Pre-Rock. Rock Band 101 students will also learn rock history, stage presence and band etiquette, but at a more advanced level!
Honors Rock Band:
This course is for the more advanced students. Students will perform songs that are considered difficult. Stage presence will also be much more stressed in this course considering the students who have made it thus far have shown that they can play and perform. Much like Rock Band 101, the same concepts are stressed but again, at a more advanced level. Also, these students will be subjected to even more events and oppurtunies to strut their stuff!
George Haley:
George is a professional drummer, singer and teacher that played on the road for over 20 years. He has worked in many venues including conert stages, resorts, clubs, corporate events and country clubs. George has been playing in a band since his early teens and still continues to work in the northern Ohio area with his band Rasin' Cain. George is the owner of both Bruno Brothers North and Rockville University.
Susan Finnegan:
An acclaimed female vocalist has been singing since her early childhood, performing in her fathers band, high school concerts, church choirs and folk groups. Shortly thereafter, Susan began to sing professionally throughout Northeast Ohio and quickly in exclusive locations on the national level. With the dawning of the new millennium, Finnegan has brought her rich tone and emotionally expressive alto voice back center stage with the Rasin' Cain Band and truly enjoys playng at many of Northeast Ohios venues.
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Doug Kosak:
Doug has many years of stage and studio experience with his guitar, a classically trained background and a year of study with solo artist, Greg Howe. Doug has played in several bands including Uncle Vic, Shades of Rememberance, and was recognized for playing in Evo. He has also appeared in the band Airbag on the Us Rocker Compilation CD. Doug has the knowledge to expand any guitarists horizon.
Sarah Haley:
Sarah is a young upcoming musican in Northeast Ohio. While her main instrument is guitar, bass and vocals are also her forte. Sarah has been in several local bands over the years and has studied guitar at Cuyahoga Community College. Her leadership skills and upbeat energy give Rockville University a fun and unique twist. She is also Assistant Manager at Bruno Bros North!
Rich Reising:
Rich has gathered some valuable information through the years playing & recording in Eric Carmen's ( All By Myself ) solo band and touring with the likes of The Beach Boys, America, Hall & Oates... just to name a few. Also writing, recording and performing in the Euclid Beach Band (There's No Surf in Cleveland). He brings his experience to the table here at Rockville University to help our young performers move forward in realizing their dream of performing onstage in a band.
Who can join Rockville University?
Any student who is between the ages of 12-17. The only requirment other than age is that the student is currently enrolled in a private lesson program.
How Do I Sign Up?
Ask any employee at either Bruno Brothers location for a registration form, complete it, and return it. Payment is due prior to semseter commencement.
How Much Does It Cost?
Tuition is currently value priced at 250$ for a 12 week session. This includes use of all Rockvilles equipment, 2 hours a week session, and garunteed performance at the end of the semseter at a venue to be named later.
When Is It?
Rockville is a year round program. Just ask a employee when the new semster is going to begin!
(Winter Session is already in progress : Spring will start mid April 2011)
What Day Of The Week Are Classes Held?
We have no predetermined days set. We set days to cater to the students busy extra curricular schedules. However, our current sessions days are
Mondays: 7PM- 9PM
Wednesdays: 7:30PM-9:30PM
Saturdays: 10AM-12PM
Although these are subject to change next semester, this is a typical scheduale of the school's. Normally week nights or weekend mornings.
What Instruments Can Join?
Drums, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, and Singers!
What Do I Need To Bring To Class?
We supply most of the equipment needed for class. Guitar players need to only bring their guitars. Drums, Keyboards and Mics are provided the school.
