rock 101

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Rock 101 is a class that meets everyday during 6th hour. It is an auditioned group that generally consists of a singer(s),guitars, bass, drummer, and keyboard player. Students learn and perform songs in various styles of rock. They also learn about the history and progression of rock, as well as some of the note worthy musicians. Performances include the Homecoming Tailgate, Pep Assemblies, Basketball Games, and May Fete. 

rock 101 2019-20 Members:

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Emily Bain is the lead singer in Rock 101 and in in 10th grade at Centralia High School. She is the student body historian, a student council member, a Tri-Chi historian, and performs with CHS showcase on stage. Emily recently played the role of Miss Hannigan in the production Annie with CHS showcase on stage. She also hosted a summer camp for children interested in theatre and drama, where they performed The Little Mermaid at the end of the week. Emily is 15 years old and plans to do many more shows and perform in the future. 


Senior guitarist, actor, and singer Caden Cole will be wielding the Ax for the 2019-2020 line-up of Centralia High School’s Rock 101. Known for his soaring Vocals, Caden Cole will be showing his talent on Lead Guitar this year. The growling tone of his Glamorous Glittery guitar will cut through the sound and bring the Rock into Rock 101. Caden Cole is a senior in high school and also sings lead for the Hit Barbershop Quartet 4 in the Morning.
Amber McClain is a senior at  CHS and plays the piano for Rock 101. She has been playing piano since third grade, after learning how to read music from her music teacher who pushed her to learn more about music. She has a great interest in music, and church.  Amber is very passionate about serving and leading others in the church industry and loves to paint. She claims, "It is a calm way to end a stressful day." In her free time she spends most of her day playing piano. Amber also plays in the adult praise team, and youth praise team at the Rock Church.  All of her experiences have helped expand her music knowledge and stage fright.

Amber states, "If I were to be famous, I would want people to know where I came from. That it does not matter if you are not popular at school, or if you came from a small town. Everyone has a chance to get up there. You just have to take your shot when you get it. Rock 101 has helped me learn different styles of music when it comes to playing." 
Evan Bryant​ is a senior and plays bass for Rock 101 band at CHS.  Bass guitar is something he has always been interested in for a while now, but wasn’t able to start learning and playing until late last year.  CHS has opened many opportunities for Evan, such as Choir, Drama, Student Council, Art, and President of CHS National Honors Society. Evan looks forward to playing bass in Rock 101 and becoming a better musician, performer, and friend.
Amanda Taylor is a sophomore at CHS and plays rhythm guitar for Rock 101. She has been playing guitar since 8th grade, while getting lessons from her dad. Some of Amanda's hobbies include listening to music, dancing alone in her room, eating Taco Bell, and jamming out with her family. Music has always been a big part of her life and someday she wants to become a musician. 

Reed Mays is a junior at CHS and the drummer for Rock 101. He is involved in Student Council, the Dance Team, Marching Showcase, and FCA. Reed started playing the drums about three and a half years, and performing percussion for four years. Reed also performs with the Greenview Christian Worship Team.