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Mercer County Student Musicians from School of Rock Princeton Embark on Multi-State Summer Tour
June 22, 2026 By Jane Hynes

LAWRENCE, NJ (June 2026) — Student musicians from School of Rock Princeton will hit the road on June 27 as part of the school's annual House Band tour, performing at venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast while representing Mercer County on a six-day musical journey.

The 2026 Queen City Tour will take students through Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland. Along the way, they will perform at notable venues including the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C., The Move in Greensboro, North Carolina, Common Market South End in Charlotte, North Carolina, and B.C. Brewery in Maryland. The group will also make a stop at School of Rock Downingtown and perform alongside students from School of Rock locations throughout North Carolina and Virginia.

The students participating in the tour are members of School of Rock Princeton's House Band, an audition-based group made up of some of the school's most dedicated and accomplished student musicians.

"House Band gives students opportunities that extend far beyond weekly lessons and rehearsals," said Annie Morton, owner of School of Rock Princeton. "They learn how to perform in professional venues, work together as a team, adapt to new environments, and gain confidence by stepping outside their comfort zones. The friendships and experiences they build on tour often become some of their most meaningful memories."

Students audition annually for a limited number of positions in House Band. Those selected represent the school at community events, festivals, charitable fundraisers, regional showcases, and special performances throughout the year.

The Queen City Tour serves as the culmination of months of preparation and gives students the opportunity to experience life on the road as working musicians. Throughout the week, students will participate in sound checks, perform on professional stages, collaborate with fellow musicians from across multiple states, and gain real-world performance experience.

School of Rock Princeton serves students from Princeton, Lawrenceville, Hopewell, Pennington, Robbinsville, West Windsor, East Windsor, Montgomery, and communities throughout Mercer County and Central New Jersey. Through performance-based music education, students gain musical skills while developing confidence, teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

Families can follow the House Band's journey through photos, videos, and tour updates on School of Rock Princeton's social media channels throughout the week.

About School of Rock Princeton

School of Rock Princeton provides performance-based music education for students of all ages through private lessons, group rehearsals, live performances, and special programs including House Band. Students learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals while developing confidence, teamwork, and real-world performance experience.