Local Students to Share the Stage with Top Young Musicians from Around the Globe While Supporting Music Education Access
PHOENIX, AZ — School of Rock Queen Creek is proud to announce that its House Band has been selected to perform as a supporting act during the 2026 School of Rock AllStars Tour stop at Valley Bar on July 25.
The School of Rock AllStars Tour represents the highest achievement for School of Rock students worldwide. Less than 1% of students earn AllStar status, making it the most prestigious honor within the School of Rock community. This year’s tour features 162 students from 99 School of Rock locations across seven countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil.
As part of the tour, School of Rock House Bands from nearby locations are invited to open the show, creating unique opportunities for young musicians to perform on professional stages alongside some of the most accomplished student musicians in the world.
“Our House Band students have worked incredibly hard to earn this opportunity,” said Jason Weiner, Co-Owner/Music Director of School of Rock Queen Creek. “Performing alongside the School of Rock AllStars is a testament to their dedication, musicianship, and passion for live performance. We’re excited to showcase the incredible talent coming out of our local music community.”
School of Rock House Bands serve as ambassador groups within their local communities, performing at festivals, community events, charitable functions, and professional music venues throughout the year. The opportunity to support the AllStars Tour gives students a chance to experience the energy and excitement of a national touring production while representing their hometown on stage.
The 2026 AllStars Tour also supports the Play Without Limits Project, a scholarship initiative dedicated to helping more young people access the life-changing benefits of music education. Funds raised throughout the tour help provide scholarships for students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in School of Rock programs.
The tour’s partnership with the Play Without Limits Project reflects School of Rock’s commitment to ensuring that every young person who wants to experience the life-changing benefits of music education has the opportunity to do so. The 2025 Social Impact Study, conducted in partnership with third-party research firm Sound Diplomacy, found that 84.8% of parents recognized meaningful progress in their child’s confidence, communication, and ability to engage in group settings since starting at School of Rock. 82.1% of parents also observed improved attitudes in their child toward peers from diverse backgrounds and age groups — an outcome that comes to life when students from around the globe share a stage for the first time. More than 87% reported having better, more meaningful conversations and a stronger connection with their child, and 96.2% reported noticeable improvement in their child’s self-confidence overall.
For tickets and details, visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/school-of-rock-allstars-valley-bar-tickets/14922743?pl=valleybar
*Statistics from survey commissioned by School of Rock and administered by a third-party consultancy from 4/26-5/7/2025. Distributed to parents of currently enrolled students under the age of 18, with 1,443 parents completing the survey out of a total population of 19,302 minor students. This corresponds to a margin of error of ±2.48% at a 95% confidence level. Survey data based on a sample population’s self-reported experience. Results intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of future outcomes.
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About School of Rock Queen Creek
School of Rock Queen Creek students perform “Symphony of Destruction” by Megadeth LIVE @ CRAS
School of Rock Queen Creek students perform “Helena” by My Chemical Romance LIVE @ CRAS
School of Rock Queen Creek provides performance-based music education for students of all ages and skill levels. Combining one-on-one lessons with group rehearsals and live performances, School of Rock helps students develop musical proficiency, confidence, teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills through real-world performance experiences.
About School of Rock
School of Rock helps aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity, and develop the tools they need to thrive in life. Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA., in 1998, School of Rock has become a rapidly growing international franchise with over 650 schools open or in development across 23 global markets and has grown its student count from 4,000 in 2009 to over 80,000 today. School of Rock offers a wide variety of music lessons, including guitar, singing, and piano. The company also sells musical instruments and music gear through its GearSelect program.
School of Rock was awarded US Patent 10,891,872 in 2021 for its innovative music education method. School of Rock is a proud supporter of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS) and the Play Without Limits Project, a Youth Enrichment Brands initiative that provides youth activity scholarships to kids in need. School of Rock also has garnered the following industry awards in recent years: 2026 Global Franchise Grand Champion; 2026 Regional Champion – U.S.A. by Global Franchise Awards; 2026 and 2025 Best Children’s Service & Education Franchise by Global Franchise Awards; seven consecutive years as Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Top Children’s Music Enrichment Brand and ranked #1 in the Children’s Enrichment Category in 2025 and 2026; International Franchise Association’s 2025 and 2024 Franchisee of the Year Awards; 2025 Franchise Business Review Top Franchise; 2024 Franchise Business Review Most Innovative Franchise; 2024 Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review; 2024 Culture100 List by Franchise Business Review; 2024 Silver Award for Employee Satisfaction by Franchising@Work; 2024 Award Finalist by Franchising@Work; and 2021 Franchise Innovation Award for Most Innovative Use of Customer-Facing Digital Tools.
