Alex Carr had taken drum lessons for years before he finally got the opportunity to perform in a band.
“Before Rock School, I hadn’t been able to find anyone interested in starting a band,” said Alex.
He signed up for his first Rock School band at the Patel Conservatory after his parents saw an article in the newspaper about the program. That was about five years ago. Now a sophomore at Berkeley Preparatory School, Alex continues to enjoy the experience year after year.
“I really just like the experience of playing with a band, rehearsing and putting on a show at the end,” said Alex. “It’s great to be able to practice with a group of people that are around your skill level and like basically the same kind of music you do.”
He’s played with an array of musicians over the past few years, and even keeps in touch with some of his first bandmates.
“It’s a good way to make friends who are interested in music… you branch out musically, and you keep a lot of the connections,” he said.
In fact, his most recent Rock School band has begun to jam together outside of Conservatory rehearsals, including at a youth jam night at the Living Room in Dunedin.
Alex is looking forward to playing at the upcoming Rock School Blowout concert this Sunday at Skipper’s Smokehouse. His band will play Strange Times by the The Black Keys, and Ignorance by Paramore. The concert will also include performances from the Conservatory's jazz ensembles.
“Skipper's is a really cool venue. They have a nice stage and it’s a cool atmosphere they have going on.”
Alex also keeps busy with crew and varsity volleyball at school. (His volleyball team recently won the state championship).
Rock School remains his time to jam, chill and just have fun.
“It’s great to play in a band. I don’t have to be world famous, but to play every once in a while [in front of an audience] is a lot of fun.”
Don’t miss the Patel Conservatory's free Rock School Blowout concert this Sun., Apr. 12 at 3 p.m. at Skipper’s Smokehouse!
Auditions for the Conservatory’s summer Rock School and Rock Star Retreat will be May 19 and 23. For more info, or to sign up, contact Allison at 813.222.1002 or allison.novak@patelconservatory.org.
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