I Got Into School Of Rock But I Don

What is it like being in a high school rock band?

Oh, this is such a great question. I'm in a high school rock band right now. And me being the hopeful musician I am, it's so fucking awesome. Being in this band has really made me more confident with my singing, And it is so much fun. We meet at least every Monday after school, and any other time we can make it. We play through the songs we're covering and or writing, and leave at about 5. We even have recorded us playing "Everlong" by the Foo Fighters. I'll link it when I finish answering this. Also I'll fix all the spelling mistakes. Stupid iPhone.Here’s us, we still don't have a band name yet:In the beginning we have an original intro, and I was doing this spoken word thing, but the PA sucks and you can't even hear it. I'm the dude in the back with the flannel on.Edit as of 7/10/17: We are no longer a band, cause everyone is busy this summer. I myself am off to college, as well as working this summer. Everyone is working. So if anyone needs a vocalist, I'm open.

What are the flaws (if any) in the movie School of Rock?

School of Rock is a great musical comedy. Anyone who doesn't like rock music will begin to think otherwise after watching this. The casting is amazing and on spot. Jack Black as Mr. Schneebly (Dewey Finn) fits the bill right in. However, some of the flaws I see are:The build up is to the Battle of Bands doesn’t live up to expectation. All the school scenes and making of the band is amazing. As a member of the audience you begin to root for the band. You want the band to beat all odds and win. But rather the movie’s plot keeps you wanting for more. In a way this also conveys the core message of the movie. In the movie Mr. Schneebly tells the students that this world is run by “the man.” “The Man” is the oppressor, the authority, the one with power and/or money. In short “the man” is a metaphor for those who use power and authority to make a biased decision which is usually unfair. In the end even though the crowd wants School of Rock to win but “the man” disregards performance and popular opinion just to declare No Vacancy the winner.Mr. Schneebly was teaching music without anyone knowing and also impersonating a teacher at the same time. Horace Green is claimed in the movie to be the best prep school in the state. It is rather too hard to believe that Jack Black’s character was not put through any verification of any kind and was offered the job so easily. Even more shocking is the fact that he brings a full music band gear everyday to school, teaches kids music in the classroom and no one gets suspicious or notices it(except for maybe one time). Given it is shown in the movie that he soundproofs the room a bit, but surely that is not enough to keep the volume down.He is not prosecuted after getting caught. After he is caught he is neither tried nor are any charges pressed against him. Rather he performs at the Battle of Bands the next day and as already pointed out by Marc Bodnick, all the parents forgive him and enrol their kids in his makeshift rock school as shown in the credits.But all these flaws can be ignored and the brilliance of story writing, acting and music is visible in each scene. I just can’t end the answer without sharing this song from the movie with you because the movie is “really good.”P.S. Thanks to Marc Bodnick for suggesting edits.

I got into Putney School and Bard Early College at Simon's Rock. How do their academics compare?

I went to Bard College at Simon’s Rock for college, before their High School program had started, and similarly to another answer you’ve received, I can’t say anything about Putney School, not having any familiarity with it. I also can’t speak to the high school program at Simon’s Rock, with it having started after I left, but what I can talk about is the quality of instruction.Simon’s Rock has very few peers in terms of the quality of its education. Almost everyone I know who transferred out talked about how wherever they went next, they missed the high quality of education at Simon’s Rock. If you’re a high schooler, you’ll be receiving a college level education, not only that, one of the most progressive models for education in the country. We don’t call our professors by their last names— everyone is on a first name basis. Classes are tiny— I had multiple classes with 2 or 3 people in them, and the average class size seems to be around 10–11. The academics are structured in a way where you’re meant to really engage critically with the world; it’s an educational structure that teaches you how to think rather than what to think. It’s a corny saying, but is absolutely the case, regardless. If you are interested in theory behind topics, I’d absolutely recommend it. If you aren’t, then it will be a waste of your time. You go to Simon’s Rock to study theoretical physics, or literature, or how to engage with the world, rather than, say, accounting.Culturally it’s very cozy and welcoming, but pretty homogenous; exceptionally LGBT friendly, safe, friendly, working on diversity but fairly white (not exceptionally as compared to other similar institutions, unfortunately) and extremely liberal, which is great if you’re similarly progressive, but I could see any conservatives being uncomfortable. It’s very rural, so if you need to be in a city to be happy you’ll be miserable. If the idea of retreating into the beautiful Berkshire hills for a few years and exploring the limits of your mind uninterrupted appeals to you, you’ll love it.