On June 10 and June 17, 2018, Bach to Rock bands came face-to-face for a Battle of epic proportions! After a year of preparation on their guitars, drums, basses, pianos, and voices, all bands brought their very best performances and competition was fierce. Congratulations to the following winners whose outstanding performances brought home a B2R Battle of the Bands title:

VA Elementary School Division
First Place - Big Bad Wolf
Runner Up - The Originators
Runner Up - NitrO Jax

Best Overall Appearance - Banana Splitz
Best Original Song - One Punch Potato
Best Audience Reaction - Killa Beat

VA Middle School Division
First Place - LeJitsu
Runner Up - Rebellion
Runner Up - Kage

Best Audience Reaction - Carry That Weight
Best Overall Appearance - I Like Your Boots
Best Original Song - Burnhold

VA High School Division
First Place - Clefs of Apollo
Runner Up - Milk Money
Runner Up - Alaska and Aurora

Best Audience Reaction - Spiral Staircase
Best Overall Appearance - Enigma
Best Original Song -The Unexpected

MD High School Division
First Place - The New Apocalypse
Runner Up - Scarlet Letters
Runner Up - Naught Shall Go & In Real Life

Best Original Song - Countdown and Harlequin Kids
Best Overall Appearance - The Royal Beat
Best Audience Reaction - Burning Blue and Soldiers of Royalty

MD Middle School Division
First Place - Dark Trilobite
Runner Up - The What-Nows
Runner Up - Teal Steel

Best Original Song - Point Blank
Best Overall Appearance - Keep the Change
Best Audience Reaction - Karousel

MD Elementary School Division
First Place - Play:LOUD
Runner Up - Otto-pilot
Runner Up - Revolution

Best Original Song - Play:LOUD
Best Overall Appearance - Bodysnatchers
Best Audience Reaction - Mutant Donkey Zombies

And congratulations to the following First Place band members who won our raffle prizes from Music and Arts and Sweetwater:

Nyando S. - Clefs of Apollo - $100 Sweetwater Giftcard
Sean P. - Lejitsu - $100 Sweetwater Giftcard
Nora V. - Big Bad Wolf - $100 Sweetwater Giftcard
William H. - Clefs of Apollo - $50 Sweetwater Giftcard
Quinn W. - The New Apocalypse - $50 Sweetwater Giftcard
Kathleen W. - Play:LOUD - $50 Sweetwater Giftcard
Isabella C. - Dark Trilobite - Acoustic Guitar from Music and Arts

The Beat Refinery at Bach to Rock in Bethesda, MD is excited to announce that our annual Battle of the DJs will occur on Sunday, May 20 at Villain and Saint in Bethesda, MD. Current Beat Refinery students will battle with their best sets for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors Chuck Levin’s and DJ City. Come out to Villain and Saint at 12 noon on May 20 to see who takes home the prize!

For more info visit our DJ Battle Info Page.

Bach to Rock in Bethesda, MD is looking forward to another ROCKIN’ Summer! With camps for ages 4 up to age 15, your budding superstar is sure to find their rhythm in Rock Band, Glee Club, Recording Arts, or the Beat Refinery’s DJ Camp. Take your toddler on a world music journey in our Rock City World Tour Camp!

Visit our Camps page for more info or contact us directly at 301-913-5757 and bethesda@bachtorock.com.

Ready to sign up? Click to see our pricing and schedule.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to DJ or take your DJ skills to the next level? Beat Refinery at B2R in Bethesda, MD has you covered at one of our upcoming DJ workshops. Taught by some of the area’s hottest DJs, Beat Refinery teaches the skills you need to become a real DJ, combining traditional methods and modern technology in a casual, fun setting to develop super-star DJs! From beginners to seasoned pros, we have programs for all. All workshops are FREE to attend!

Monday, January 29, 7-10 PM @ B2R Bethesda, MD
Entertainment Insurance and DJ Business, DJ Mixing Class Demo, and Mashup Workshop

Tuesday, February 20, 7-9 PM @ B2R Herndon, VA
How to Be a Wedding DJ

Tuesday, February 27, 7-8 PM @ B2R McLean, VA
Insights Into Becoming A Great DJ

Monday, March 5, 7-8 PM @ B2R Lansdowne, VA
Insights Into Becoming A Great DJ

Click for more information and to register for a workshop.

If you have any questions regarding the workshop in Bethesda please contact our staff at 301-913-5757 or bethesda@bachtorock.com.