NORTHBROOK, IL — Imagine getting to go on a nationwide tour, even playing at Lollapalooza, all while helping important causes like mental health and teen suicide prevention. For five musicians from the School of Rock Glenbrook, this dream is about to become a reality.
The musicians from the Northbrook-based music school will soon embark on a 10-day Nationwide AllStars Tour, considered the highest level of achievement for young people and adults in the performance-based program.
Located at 3139 Dundee Road, School of Rock Glenbrook has been educating local musicians since 2020. School of Rock, founded in Philadelphia in 1998, has more than 500 schools open and in development across 15 global markets. School of Rock Glenbrook is a performance-based music program specializing in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals, and is designed for both kids and adults.
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Dave Vazzano, owner of School of Rock Glenbrook, tells Patch the tour began last week and runs through July 28. Camry Napoli, a keyboard student at the school and a rising junior at John Hersey High School, has been selected to perform for the second straight year. Also on board are Abbie Folan (vocalist), Abby Morrison (bassist), Hunter Keith (guitarist), and Flynn Taylor (drummer). The five are part of School of Rock Glenbrook’s Show Team, which is an audition-only band that plays in the community. They will be playing at the Kidzapalooza Stage on Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Lollapalooza.
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“This remarkable opportunity allows these students to showcase their unwavering dedication to music and natural talent on prestigious stages nationwide,” Vazzano said.
The band is also performing at historic venues in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as part of the Midwest tour this Saturday at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn.
According to School of Rock Glenbrook, fewer than 1 percent are chosen each year from over 67,000 School of Rock students to be All-Stars. Students get to have an authentic touring experience, including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity, and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.
In addition, the tour raises awareness for mental health as the School of Rock has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, which promotes healthy practices on the road as a touring musician. The AllStars will be raising donations during their shows to support SPTS.
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