AHS offers a variety of clubs to cater to its diverse student population. You’ve probably heard of a good number of clubs on campus, from service clubs to culture clubs, and academic clubs to music clubs. In fact, AHS’ very own Rock Band Club has grown to become a well-known group on campus. Having a club dedicated to solely rock music provides a chance for those who share the same passion to connect with one another and further their interest together.

Rock Band Club President senior Henry Zhao explains that the club is not restricted to professional rock musicians, but rather, the “big aim is to allow people interested but not experienced in rock music (drumming, guitar playing, bass playing) to learn” to play these instruments. He hopes that this club particularly serves those who are interested in this genre of music but do not have much of a strong foundation to grow upon.

Henry also shares that the main goal of the club is to “revive interest and proficiency in performing rock music and to introduce it to people who don’t know or are interested but not experienced in rock music.” Club members build upon each other through mentorship. Some weekly club meetings are dedicated to having members perform in front of each other in their own small “band” groups. This gives the musicians opportunities to be provided with constructive criticism and suggestions before playing in front of a larger, public audience. By doing this, the members will be able to improve as players and also have a crowd to play in front of:<del> one not so big, but also one which they are comfortable with.

Besides playing music for pleasure, Rock Band Club also plans to give back to the community through their talent. A couple of club-member-formed bands will be selected to perform at a joint charity concert with another club, Music Makes Miracles, to raise money for medical research and awareness. Rock Band Club Secretary sophomore Aditya Bhawal believes that Rock Band club “is special because it gives a special place for electric instrumentalists to go.” It truly is a unique club, because it caters to the different interests of the student body.

This club meets regularly on Tuesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the band room. If you are particularly interested in rock music, or just want a glimpse of something new or want to join a new club, feel free to check out Rock Band Club and see for yourself what they have to offer! We look forward to seeing them perform in the near future at the Rally Court!