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RiverCity Rock Star Academy - Ruckus

Ruckus is RiverCity’s punk-focused band program for students who want to play fast, loud, and with purpose. This class is open to musicians of all skill levels and emphasizes tight ensemble playing, confidence, and understanding punk as both a musical style and a cultural movement. Students will participate in 8 immersive weeks of 2-hour band rehearsals led by experienced instructors who specialize in high-energy group performance. Each student is also enrolled in a weekly 30-minute private lesson on their chosen instrument. Throughout the season, students will rehearse, analyze, and perform punk and punk-adjacent music while developing core skills such as rhythm, song structure, tone, stage presence, and collaboration. The program culminates in an end-of-season live concert for family and friends. This program is ideal for students who want a creative outlet that values individuality, intensity, and teamwork while building real musical discipline