Rock Band Program

Join a Rock Band. Have Fun. Play Live in Concert!

Developed out of our industry leading CityArts Summer Rock Camp program, the Rock Band program takes the Rock Camp experience into a year round program.

Taught in several sessions throughout the year, CityArts Rock Band is a multiple week program with a focus on collaboration, self improvement, and fun. Kids aged 11 through 17 learn to play effectively and gain confidence playing Live in Concert. Each summer, kids through Canada, the USA, Mexico and Europe have come to the CityArts Toronto Rock Camp.

The CityArts Rock Band program allows aspiring Rock Stars from 11 to 17 years of age to:

  • Join a Rock Band during our Year Round Programs!
  • Play Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums or Sing Vocals for your Rock Band!
  • Compose an Original Song or Learn your Favorite Rock Song as a Band!
  • Name and Promote your Band! !
  • Get Instruction in your chosen Instrument from Professional Musicians and Experienced Teachers!
  • Attend Clinics and Demos from Experienced Music Industry Professionals!
  • Perform your Song Live in Concert!
  • Photograph and Record your Performance Live In Concert

Weekly Practice Sessions and Lessons


Weekly practice sessions with your band with instruction from a team of professional musicians, teachers. The focus is on fun, collaboration and getting your band ready for a Live Concert Performance.

Play Live in Concert!


Perform Live! in a CityArts concert in Toronto Live Venues. During the weekly sessions the band will be trained to perform up to 2 songs, live in concert. Concerts will be booked in live venues in the City of Toronto.
Photographs, Videos and Live Concert Audio

Your concert will be professionally photographed, video taped and recorded.

Dates and Details


Season 1: January 2011 through April 30, 2011
Season 2: March 26, 2011 through June 25, 2011

Number of Weeks: 14 Weeks per Season. Two Hours per Session.

Season 1 Concert: Late April 2011
Season 2 Concert: Late June 2011

Ages: Suggested for serious young musicians 11 to 17 years of age.

Auditions and Interviews

Ready for Rock Band Plus+

Have you attended the CityArts Rock Camps in the past? Are you ready to take your music to the next level? Consider our Rock Band Plus+ program with a focus on Live Performance and Studio Recording.