The Northeast
Family Center
Academy of Rock
6220 Logan Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-3700
AcademyOfRock.org
NFCLincoln.org
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!!!!!!!!!Winter/Spring 2012 Semester--enrolling NOW!!!!!!!!
Our Winter/Spring semester will begin on Saturday, January 7th and end on May 19th. After school and Wednesday Jr. classes will begin January 23rd. To register, use the "online registration" tab on the left. (there is also important information listed further down this page) Along with our usual classes and lessons, we will be starting our new Student Committtee! For more information, contact Bob@nfclincoln.org.
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Big thanks to Nancy Mocroft, Dave Paulson, and Charles Mitchell!!!
AOR has had quite a bit of donations come in thanks to these people. These donations range from the much need to just plain cool! AOR is very fortunate to have the support of so many great people in the community.
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Big thanks to the Ameritas Volunteer group!!!!!
AOR would like to give an extra special thanks to Angela Fann and the Ameritas Volunteer group. On November 17th & 18th, the group painted two AOR rooms, purchased new decor, purchased stands/picks/sticks, and made a donation to help out on tuition for low income students. Thanks again for everything!!!!
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AOR now enrolling for the Fall semester of 2011!
AOR is now accepting enrollment for the Fall 2011semester. Classes begin August 27th. After-school program classes begin September 12th. This semester, most classes will be similar to the 2010 classes, with a few exceptions: Norwood Park Elementary, Brownell Elementary, and NFC K-5 after school will be moved to 1-hour classes. This decision has come at the request and suggestion of parents, teachers, and CLC staff. Note: The Saturday Juniors class will remain 2 hours long.
Other Changes for 2011
Fall 2011 Rates:
AOR has updated rates to $65/month for core classes, $17/lesson, $85/Blues, and $45/for K-5 after-school classes.
Scholarships/Multiple Class Discounts:
Any family receiving a scholarship prior to August 2011 must complete a new application as they have changed. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP FORM. Scholarships may be available to families that qualify and are based on a sliding fee scale and the program's ability to fund requests.
Mulitple class discounts are also available for famliies enrolling in more than one class, including lessons. After the first class at full price, each additional class or lesson for all family members will receive a 20% discount. Multiple class discounts cannot be combined with scholarships.
Contact Steph@nfclincoln.org or 402-471-9023 for billing or discount questions.
Hearing Protection:
There will be a one time $5 payment on your first bill of the session for hearing protection. Students are welcome to bring their own hearing protection if they prefer, but the AOR will now provide this for all students at each class. REMINDER: For their safety, all students are required to wear hearing protection at each class.
New Payment Agreements:
AOR has an updated payment agreement. Please make sure you review it when registering.
AOR Student Committee:
AOR will be creating a student committee this school year! Details will come later, but these students will be acting representatives.
Big thanks to Michael Atkins!
Lincoln resident Michael Atkins recently donated a large amount of equipment to AOR. This included some awesome vintage amps as well as other goodies! AOR is very thankful to Michael for the equipment and supporting AOR.
AOR receives Hot Topic Foundation Grant!
Northeast Family Center and the Academy of Rock program would like to give a big thanks to the Hot Topic Foundation for a grant of $25,000! Because of the support of the Foundation, AOR will be able to provide more in-depth services to Lincoln's youth and reach a wider audience. With the grant, AOR will be providing a recording studio at NFC, video equipment, and graphic arts software and supplies. Click here to learn more about the Foundation.
The Academy of Rock.
It’s all about bringing kids together who want to learn how to rock. That’s really the core of what we do. A lot of people ask, “Is it like the movie? The one with Jack Black?” The answer is: sort of.
There’s a huge need in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the surrounding areas to reach youth and teens and we feel the best way is to meet them half way with one of the things they like best. Rock. All over the place, kids are sitting at home trying to figure out how to play guitar, driving teachers mad with homemade pencil beats on their desks or walking around with iPods while air guitaring monster solos. They get together to play Rock Band and Guitar Hero. We are the real thing. We teach them how to REALLY do it. With the help of awesome local professional musicians who are in bands or have been in bands, we get kids of all experience levels together and teach them how to play the music they love so much. Then we get them up on stage and let them go. We end up with an experience that changes lives. AOR builds self esteem and confidence, triggers creativity, and taps into a part of each kid that is just screaming to get out.
Who We Are.
The Northeast Family Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency in Lincoln, NE. We are a United Way agency offering a variety of programs and services in the areas of early childhood, youth development and family support. To learn more about all of our programs visit our full website at NFCLincoln.org!
Our Academy of Rock is a contemporary rock music program for students ages 1--adult! We offer beginning, next level, original bands, blues, individual lessons, and special projects to students of all ages, ability levels, and interests. What we do best is match kids up with each other, form bands, and teach them how to ROCK!
The Academy of Rock Mission.
Through positive mentorship and instruction from professional musicians and artists, the Northeast Family Center’s Academy of Rock program will provide the opportunity for youth of all ages to explore their musical and artistic interests, engage these youth in a creative atmosphere, and empower them to become strong leaders and outstanding team members within a group and their community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or income.