Chapter 3: Imagine High - the Rock Band Learning Community

 

The kids who chose to be part of the Rock Band Learning Community  

Kevin, Jonny, Sulisulwut and I did several sessions with the Rock Band students. They picked up their instruments and we thrashed around together...seeking to find musical expression the way stream water runs down hill. One day we were in the band room and these students were playing their guitars. 

It was such a gift to see them all engrossed in what they were doing, playing their instruments. Their teachers, Matt Slykhuis and Michael Buhler played a huge roll in bringing the "Listen to the Stream" song into being. Matt had his hands on the pulse of their energy, guiding and steering in a subtle way that always let students make their own choices, yet kept them on track. Michael had a great song sense, and great suggestions for where to go with it. And the students graced us with their attention and effort.