Dizzy Gillespie once said, “I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds.”
We are now a couple months into lessons at the Boys and Girls Club. At first there was not much sound that resembled music coming from the lesson room. As time has continued on each week, not only do we hear the improvement of the kids playing but also we can see the improvement. Every Friday the kids begin rolling in carrying their guitar and the excitement of the next lesson is all over their face, for those who are here early I get the enjoyment of listening to them cram that final chance to practice in before their lesson.
It was not always like this. When lessons began there was a fear, fear of failure, fear of I cannot do it, fear of I will never get good. Through the weeks and perseverance of all involved, we are where we are today, the excitement of learning how to play the Pink Panther theme, Hannah Montana, and the Beatles. We offer many different programs at the Boys and Girls Club and until a couple months ago there was something missing, now being able to offer music lessons has allowed us to add another vital piece to the puzzle. U2’s Bono once said, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” As we have seen here, fear has changed to excitement and my hope is that the excitement of this opportunity will translate into dedication, discipline, and hope for a bright future, all of which music can teach. The sounds that fill the club every Friday bring a smile to the face of all who hear it.
Jon Caldwell, Club Programmer
Bowness Boys and Girls Club, Calgary
We are now a couple months into lessons at the Boys and Girls Club. At first there was not much sound that resembled music coming from the lesson room. As time has continued on each week, not only do we hear the improvement of the kids playing but also we can see the improvement. Every Friday the kids begin rolling in carrying their guitar and the excitement of the next lesson is all over their face, for those who are here early I get the enjoyment of listening to them cram that final chance to practice in before their lesson.
It was not always like this. When lessons began there was a fear, fear of failure, fear of I cannot do it, fear of I will never get good. Through the weeks and perseverance of all involved, we are where we are today, the excitement of learning how to play the Pink Panther theme, Hannah Montana, and the Beatles. We offer many different programs at the Boys and Girls Club and until a couple months ago there was something missing, now being able to offer music lessons has allowed us to add another vital piece to the puzzle. U2’s Bono once said, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” As we have seen here, fear has changed to excitement and my hope is that the excitement of this opportunity will translate into dedication, discipline, and hope for a bright future, all of which music can teach. The sounds that fill the club every Friday bring a smile to the face of all who hear it.
Jon Caldwell, Club Programmer
Bowness Boys and Girls Club, Calgary
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