School Of Rock Doylestown To Celebrate Pride With Block Party, T-Shirts, & More

DOYLESTOWN, PA — School of Rock Doylestown has a big month of events lined up to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in Bucks County.

“Since we opened our doors in 2009, we’ve aimed to provide a safe, enriching, and encouraging atmosphere for all kids, especially LGBTQ+ young people in Bucks County,” said Melanie Boyd, general manager of School of Rock Doylestown. “Our activities in support of Pride Month will extend our commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, awareness, and freedom beyond our studios and classrooms and into the community.”

The music education program for kids, tweens, teens, and adults is taking an active role in a variety of local Pride Month events.

The School is selling Pride t-shirts at its 88 South Main Street location. All net proceeds from the shirt sales will benefit The Rainbow Room, Bucks County’s LGBTQ+ youth center, which offers a welcoming, fun, and empowering space for education, advocacy, and recreation.

Along with its t-shirt fundraiser, School of Rock Doylestown will be participating in other initiatives.

School of Rock Doylestown’s House Band, which is comprised of some of its top students, will perform at the New Hope PrideFest on May 21 and the Doylestown Pride Day Block Party on June 18.

The House Band’s repertoire will include a variety of rock, pop, r&b, and dance hits by Nirvana, The Beatles, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, The Strokes, The Killers, Weezer, Blur, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross, and many more.

Further, Boyd will participate in the Trevor Project 50 Mile Challenge, a fundraising event raising money to provide suicide prevention and mental health services to LGBTQ+ youths across the country.

School of Rock Doylestown’s limited edition Pride t-shirts can be purchased at 88 South Main Street in Doylestown from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Those interested in the shirts, which are limited in supply, can also call (215) 230-3406.

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