Evolution of Rock
The Evolution of Rock: 1951-1991
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Show DescriptionFrom its creation in the early 1950’s to the huge commercial industry that it is today, Rock and Roll has changed and evolved just like we have. Along the way it has encouraged us to sing, dance and play air guitar, while also serving as a voice for feelings of joy, anger, love, political dissent and hope for generations of people, young and old alike. With their 12th major performance, the students of the Uptown Music Collective will present a tribute to Rock and Roll called The Evolution of Rock: 1951-1991.
Starting with what is purportedly the first Rock and Roll song which was released in 1951. They will move linearly through rocks evolution showing how rock moved from its innocent beginnings, through the turbulent 1960’s, the corporate rock of the 70’s, up through the 1980’s. Finally concluding the show with a song from 1991, that for many felt signaled a return to rocks roots translated for a new generation.
The show features 47 music students from the Uptown Music Collective performing historically important songs from rock history, learned note for note from the original recordings. All performers are between the ages of 13 and 19 years of age and have been preparing for this performance for the last two months. Imagine the sense of musical history that these young people will get through their involvement in this epic event.
Along with the live music there will be a video presentation and a powerful light and sound show organized by the students themselves. As with all Uptown Music Collective performances the students are not only the performers, but also direct the show. There is also a group of younger students who will serve as stage technicians, spot light operators and video operators.
“I can’t wait to see these young people performing great rock music from so many different decades. Even the songs I don’t really like are exciting to me when I hear my students nailing their parts and performing like professionals. All of our shows rock, but this one is going to be something special”
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From its creation in the early 1950’s to the huge commercial industry that it is today, Rock and Roll has changed and evolved just like we have. Along the way it has encouraged us to sing, dance and play air guitar, while also serving as a voice for feelings of joy, anger, love, political dissent and hope for generations of people, young and old alike. With their 12th major performance, the students of the Uptown Music Collective will present a tribute to Rock and Roll called The Evolution of Rock: 1951-1991.
Starting with what is purportedly the first Rock and Roll song which was released in 1951. They will move linearly through rocks evolution showing how rock moved from its innocent beginnings, through the turbulent 1960’s, the corporate rock of the 70’s, up through the 1980’s. Finally concluding the show with a song from 1991, that for many felt signaled a return to rocks roots translated for a new generation.
The show features 47 music students from the Uptown Music Collective performing historically important songs from rock history, learned note for note from the original recordings. All performers are between the ages of 13 and 19 years of age and have been preparing for this performance for the last two months. Imagine the sense of musical history that these young people will get through their involvement in this epic event.
Along with the live music there will be a video presentation and a powerful light and sound show organized by the students themselves. As with all Uptown Music Collective performances the students are not only the performers, but also direct the show. There is also a group of younger students who will serve as stage technicians, spot light operators and video operators.
“I can’t wait to see these young people performing great rock music from so many different decades. Even the songs I don’t really like are exciting to me when I hear my students nailing their parts and performing like professionals. All of our shows rock, but this one is going to be something special”
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