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2024 Golden vinyl showcase
Golden Vinyl Showcase
The winners of the Golden Vinyl Battle of the Bands will earn a coveted spot in the Rock 101 Music Academy Golden Vinyl Showcase, opening for The Red Light Cameras at The Launchpad! Also performing: Rock 101 alumni, The Hunnies. Don’t miss this incredible night of music and talent!
Saturday, December 21st | 7:00 PM
The Launchpad
Tickets: $10 at the door | ALL AGES
Come support local talent and experience an unforgettable night of live music!
Winter Break
Rock 101 NM will be closed December 23 - January 3, 2024 for Winter Break. We will be back for normal lessons on Monday, January 6th, 2025.
12th Annual Night of Carols with Rock 101
Join the Rock 101 community for our 12th Annual Night of Carols!
Be cozy, eat treats, drink cocoa, and share your voice for our favorite sing-a-long holiday carols.
2024 BAND LEAGUE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
December 15, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors: 5:00 PM) | $12 ADV / $15 @ Door | All Ages | The Lobo Theater
Prepare for an electrifying musical showdown at Rock 101 Music Academy's Fall 2024 Band League Battle of the Bands!
Eleven youth bands have dedicated the past 12 weeks to honing their craft and are now poised to hit the stage at the iconic Lobo Theater. Join us for a night of raw talent, dynamic performances, and a celebration of the next generation of Albuquerque musicians.
2024 Band League Half-time show
Band League Half-Time Show
Sunday, October 27th - Band League Jr @ 1:30 pm & Band League @ 4:00pm
Admission: FREE
Come in a costume and bring a treat to share!
2024 Band League Jr. Half-time show
Band League Jr. Half-Time Show
Sunday, October 27th - Band League Jr @ 1:30 pm & Band League @ 4:00pm
Admission: FREE
Come in a costume and bring a treat to share!
2024 Fall showcase
Admission:
$3 per person*
Performing students and children under 10 get in for FREE!
*every ticket comes with a raffle ticket to win fun prizes throughout the show
Costumes & Treats:
Feel free to come in costume and bring a treat to share (if you dare!). Let’s make this a fun, spooky celebration with great music, snacks, and plenty of creativity.
Our FreeBirds (3-6-year-olds) will kick off the showcase in the first slot at 12:00 PM, so be sure to come early for some adorable performances!
We encourage everyone to stay for their full 90-minute time slot to support all performers. You’re also welcome to stay and enjoy other performances throughout the day.
Students of all ages will perform across three 90-minute slots:
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Bands of Enchantment Season 4 Pre-Show Performances Night 4
The Emmy Award-winning television series returns to downtown Albuquerque to film its fourth season at the historic KiMo Theatre. Nine bands from across the world will descend on Albuquerque, New Mexico to create a sonic blast of sounds. Featuring bands from Cuba, Columbia, Canada, Texas, New Mexico, and more. Join us as we film another award-winning season!
Bands of Enchantment Season 4 Pre-Show + Show Night 3
The Emmy Award-winning television series returns to downtown Albuquerque to film its fourth season at the historic KiMo Theatre. Nine bands from across the world will descend on Albuquerque, New Mexico to create a sonic blast of sounds. Featuring bands from Cuba, Columbia, Canada, Texas, New Mexico, and more. Join us as we film another award-winning season!
Bands of Enchantment Season 4 Pre-Show Performance Night 2
The Emmy Award-winning television series returns to downtown Albuquerque to film its fourth season at the historic KiMo Theatre. Nine bands from across the world will descend on Albuquerque, New Mexico to create a sonic blast of sounds. Featuring bands from Cuba, Columbia, Canada, Texas, New Mexico, and more. Join us as we film another award-winning season!
Bands of Enchantment Season 4 Pre-Show Performance Night 1
The Emmy Award-winning television series returns to downtown Albuquerque to film its fourth season at the historic KiMo Theatre. Nine bands from across the world will descend on Albuquerque, New Mexico to create a sonic blast of sounds. Featuring bands from Cuba, Columbia, Canada, Texas, New Mexico, and more. Join us as we film another award-winning season!
2024 Summer Session Week 5
[ Young Guns: Ages 7 - 11 + Old School: Ages 12 - 18 ]
The sessions will run Monday - Friday + Friday Concert
Young Guns: 9:00am - 12:00pm | Old School: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
+ Friday Concert at 5:30 pm
At Rock 101 Heights Headquarters
9315 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
2024 Summer Session Week 4
[ Young Guns: Ages 7 - 11 + Old School: Ages 12 - 18 ]
The sessions will run Monday - Friday + Friday Concert
Young Guns: 9:00am - 12:00pm | Old School: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
+ Friday Concert at 5:30 pm
At Rock 101 Heights Headquarters
9315 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
2024 Summer Specialty Sessions
SUMMER SPECIALTY SESSIONS
MUSIC PRODUCTION 101
Build your beats, mix your sound,
and produce your vision.AGES 12 - 18
July 1 - 5, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 1-4pm + Friday Concert
Future music makers, join us this summer at Rock 101 Music Academy for a crash course in music production. From composing and recording to mixing and mastering, our instructors will teach you everything you need to know to produce your unique sound.
SONGWRITING SESSIONS
Your story, your song
- write on!AGES 12 - 18
July 1 - 5, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 9am - 12pm + Friday Concert
For passionate musicians looking to explore the art of songwriting, join us as we dive deep into creating a great song.
2024 Summer Session Week 3
[ Young Guns: Ages 7 - 11 + Old School: Ages 12 - 18 ]
The sessions will run Monday - Friday + Friday Concert
Young Guns: 9:00am - 12:00pm | Old School: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
+ Friday Concert at 5:30 pm
At Rock 101 Heights Headquarters
9315 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
2024 Summer Session Week 2
[ Young Guns: Ages 7 - 11 + Old School: Ages 12 - 18 ]
The sessions will run Monday - Friday + Friday Concert
Young Guns: 9:00am - 12:00pm | Old School: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
+ Friday Concert at 5:30 pm
At Rock 101 Heights Headquarters
9315 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
2024 Summer Session Week 1
[ Young Guns: Ages 7 - 11 + Old School: Ages 12 - 18 ]
The sessions will run Monday - Friday + Friday Concert
Young Guns: 9:00am - 12:00pm | Old School: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
+ Friday Concert at 5:30 pm
At Rock 101 Heights Headquarters
9315 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
Roust the House + Rock 101 Performance Night
After 3 dry years, the beloved Roust the House Performance Night is back! Since 2004, Roust featured local teen bands and soloists, from punk rock to classical piano to singer-songwriters, hip hoppers, spoken word artists, and more. Roust returns this spring in a new partnership with Rock 101 Music Academy whose students were frequent performers at out Roust in the past.
Rock 101 Parents Night Out
Student Movie Night (aka Parents Night Out)
This is an opportunity to give parents a night off. We will watch a music-related movie, eat popcorn and snacks, and play a few games.
Spring Break 2024
Rock 101 NM will be closed March 30th - April 7, 2024 for Spring Break.
-CLOSED- Winter Break
Rock 101 NM will be closed from December 23rd, 2023 - January 7th, 2024 for Winter Break. We will be back for normal lessons on Monday, January 8th.
A Night of Carols with Rock 101
Join the Rock 101 community for our 11th Annual Night of Carols!
Be cozy, eat treats, drink cocoa, and share your voice for our favorite sing-a-long holiday carols.
Roust the House + Rock 101 Performance Night
After 3 dry years, the beloved Roust the House Performance Night is back! Since 2004, Roust featured local teen bands and soloists, from punk rock to classical piano to singer-songwriters, hip hoppers, spoken word artists, and more. Roust returns this spring in a new partnership with Rock 101 Music Academy whose students were frequent performers at out Roust in the past.
Rock 101 Parents Night Out
Student Movie Night (aka Parents Night Out)
This is an opportunity to give parents a night off. We will watch a music-related movie, eat popcorn and snacks, and play a few games.
