On Sunday, May 5th, 2024 Rockit Academy’s Eddie Brigati Honors Scholarship Band, GROOVIN’, had the privilege to open for Vanilla Fudge with Eddie Brigati and his wife, Susan Brigati, to a sold out crowd at The Cutting Room in NYC. Drum legend Liberty DeVitto introduced the band to the packed audience. Vanilla Fudge drummer, Carmine … Continued

Less than 12 hours after performing at “A Celebration of Garfield’s Brigati Brothers,” ten hard working Rockit musicians played an acoustic set to a packed arena opening for Brookdale Community College’s Spring Open House. This was another example of the dedication to their craft and appreciation to Brookdale Community College for Giving Rockit Academy a … Continued

On Saturday, April 13th, 2024 the Rockit Live Foundation presented “A Celebration of Garfield’s Brigati Brothers” sponsored by Rosemarie & Louis Aloia and Family, Garfield NJ at Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack, NJ. Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse kicked off the night’s introductions. The night’s celebration began with Rockit Academy student musicians performing 60’s classics … Continued

On April 2nd, 2024 Rockit Academy Vocalist, Brody Shinderman, was invited to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ for Autism Acceptance Night right before the NJ Devils took to the ice. It was a heartfelt performance and Brody’s Rockit family is very proud.

On Sunday, March 24th, 2024 Rockit Alumni Arielle Borges’s short film, “Rockit! The Making of a Musician” was a finalist at this year’s Garden State Film Festival at the Berkeley Kingsley Ballroom in Asbury Park, NJ. Arielle’s film captures the unique essence of Rockit and what it means to the academy’s musicians. It has won … Continued

Rockit Academy students had a phenomenal session show, “Rockin’ Through the Decades,” on March 17th, 2024 at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ. Students performed rock hits from Elvis to Paramore and had some of the most impressive show outfits (and quick change of outfits) in Rockit show history. The incredibly talented musicians had a … Continued

On Thursday, March 14th, 2024 Rockit Academy’s Eddie Brigati Honors Scholarship Band, GROOVIN’, had an incredible evening performing with Eddie Brigati and his wife Susan Brigati at Raven Drum Foundation’s Benefit Show at our NYC home, The Cutting Room. Rockit Academy’s curriculum encourages its musicians to use their talents to help raise money and awareness … Continued

On Friday, March 8th, 2024 Rockit musicians performed at Nut Swamp Elementary’s “Party Like a Rockstar” fundraiser at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ. Middletown parents were first awestruck, and then dancing along to the young musicians performing 80’s hits. It was a fun night had by all! Rockit Live Foundation encourages its musicians to … Continued

On February 25th, 2024 Rockit Academy Vocalist, Sienna Briele Kay, was invited to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ right before the NJ Devils took to the ice. It was a spectacular performance and Sienna’s Rockit family is extremely proud.

On Sunday, February 11th, 2024 Rockit Academy’s Eddie Brigati Honors Scholarship Band, GROOVIN’, opened for The Cowsills with Eddie Brigati and his wife, Susan Brigati to a sold out crowd at The Cutting Room in NYC. Maria Milito from Q104.3 introduced the band to an audience that included Maureen Van Zandt, Paul Shaffer, May Pang, … Continued