Bach to Rock Conference

2025 Conference Registration and Information.

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Dates & Location Info

February 25-27, 2025 – The Mills House Hotel, Charleston, SC

Charleston SC

We are excited to announce the 3rd Bach to Rock Conference, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025, at The Mills House Hotel in Charleston, SC. This three-day event will be packed with opportunities for engagement, education, and building our community. The theme for this year’s conference is “Right Now,” and we’re eager to see everyone there.

Who Should Attend: This event is open to Franchise Owners, School Directors, Assistant Directors, and Corporate Staff. We strongly encourage all schools to attend, as this is a vital opportunity for us to grow stronger together, learn from each other, and celebrate our successes and future goals for this amazing brand.

Conference Committee: A big thank you to our Conference Committee members: Rick Schmidt (Lake Mary & Lutz, FL), David Hill (Leawood, KS), Brad Dunnells (Mount Pleasant, SC), and Judy Shoulak (Plymouth, Coon Rapids & Minnetonka, MN). They are working hard to create an exciting and valuable event for everyone.

In the meantime, book your travel and register for conference and your hotel today!


Schedule

Tuesday, February 25th
4:00pm – 6:00pm

  • Welcome Reception at the Mills House Pool Terrace

Wednesday, February 26th
7:00am – 9:00pm

  • Breakfast
  • Opening Speakers
  • Learning Session(s)*
  • Lunch
  • Learning Session(s)*
  • Social Activity TBD

Thursday, February 27th
7:00am – 7:00pm

  • Breakfast
  • Opening Speakers
  • Learning Session(s)*
  • Lunch
  • Learning Session(s)*
  • Awards
  • Social Activity TBD

* A learning Session will be a moderated panel, moderated small group discussion or other style of information sharing session. Topics to be solicited by the Franchise Committee for content to be developed and delivered by best-in-class owners and directors.


Registration

  • Cost: $499 per person (includes the entire conference, reception, breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and social activities). Travel, hotel, and non-program meals are not included.
  • Early Bird Discount: Register by September 30th for a reduced price of $449 (first attendee only). Additional discounts apply for multiple attendees from the same school or franchise: $449 for the second attendee and $399 for each additional attendee.
  • Hotel Fee: Please note that there will be a $75 per registration fee charged to anyone who stays at a hotel other than The Mills House.
  • Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after October 31, 2024, due to non-refundable deposits made to the hotel.
  • Guests:  Any guests who will be joining us for the Welcome Reception, Breakfasts, or the social activities are welcome and will need to be registered below.  A $150 fee will be charged for guest participation.

All registration fees will be collected via ACH in February 2025.


Hotel Info

The Mills House Hotel:

Located at 116 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

The Mills House Hotel is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Located in Charleston’s vibrant downtown, the hotel is within a half-mile of King Street, Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market and Joe Riley Waterfront Park.

HOTEL REGISTRATION


Awards

  • All based on 2024 full-year data
  • Revenue
    • Highest
    • $1MM Club
    • $750k Club
  • Students Served
    • Highest total enrollment (Includes Private, Group, EC and Camp)
  • Lead Generation
    • Highest number of leads
  • Band
    • Highest number of band students
  • Curriculum
    • Highest curriculum usage %
  • Camp
    • Highest number of campers
  • Listen360
    • Highest score
  • Service Score
    • Highest average score
  • Rookie/New/Rising Star
    • Qualitative, as determined by Conference Committee and HQ Executive Team
  • President’s Club
    • Top 10 revenue schools that are Franchise schools


Submit Questions to Leadership

We will be holding a Q&A session with Bach to Rock (and possibly CIG) leadership. Please submit any questions you would like answered below.

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Suggestions for Conference Sessions

Please share what topics you’d like to learn more about at conference.

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Questions?

If you have any questions or need additional information, please email us at conference@bachtorock.com.

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Why Choose Us

The Bach to Rock Method

At Bach to Rock, we know that students learn music more quickly when they’re having fun! Our step-by-step curriculum keeps students engaged and rewards achievement at each level. Students get to choose which songs they play, learn from music pros, and perform with peers at live events!

Music Made Fun!

At Bach to Rock, students choose which songs and genres they want to play, making lessons more fun!

Band & Glee Programs

Through our Band and Glee Club programs, students get to play music with peers, a key skill for growing musicians!

Live Performances

Bach to Rock gives students the chance to perform live at local music venues, helping students build confidence on stage!

One-on-One Lessons

In private music lessons, our students learn one-on-one from some of the most talented music educators in the area.

Early Childhood Classes

Music is valuable for early childhood development! We offer programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students.

Music Lessons, Camps & Parties

At Bach to Rock, we offer music lessons and group classes for kids and adults, plus camps and birthday parties! With our fun and beginner-friendly approach, it's never too early or too late to get started with music!

Lessons

Bach to Rock offers music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Our private lessons include piano, guitar, drums, voice, and a wide range of other instruments. We also offer beginner classes and ensemble programs like Band and Glee Club. Anyone can learn to play music with Bach to Rock — even if you've never played an instrument before!

Camps

Our camps are a perfect choice for students who love music! We offer full-day and half-day summer camps, spring camps, and winter camps for kids, plus camps on school holidays. Our camps are great for students who want to start learning music and see what it's like to perform!

Parties

Birthday parties at Bach to Rock give kids a chance to be rock stars for a day! With themes like Karaoke Birthday and Rock Birthday, partygoers get to perform and record songs by their favorite artists. We also offer birthday party packages for younger children and corporate teams!

About Bach to Rock

A Music School for All Ages

A great music teacher can make a world of difference when learning to sing or play an instrument.

At Bach to Rock, our instructors include a mix of classically trained musicians and working professionals. Our teachers actively tour, perform, and record as independent artists or as backing musicians for other musicians and bands.

By working closely with students in one-on-one lessons, our teachers make it easy to learn music and build performance skills!

Wall of Fame

Standout Students & Future Stars

Discover talented students at Bach to Rock! Our Wall of Fame includes featured students and bands, as well as winners from events like Battle of the Bands.

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